Kumejima, Okinawa
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kumejima is a town in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, encompassing several islands with only Kume and Ōjima populated. Historically, it was invaded by the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1506 under Shō Shin and served as a stop for Chinese envoys. The island is known for its textiles, Kumejima-tsumugi, and Kumesen Awamori.
Statistics
Area
63.50 km²
Population
7,192