In Japan, leaving an island by boat is called “shimadachi（島発ち).”
On this island, paper tape is used, as shown in the photo. In Japan, the trend has shifted to using tape that has less impact on the environment. Or, on some islands, paper tape has been discontinued.
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FUKUEJIMA(福江島)
【Resident Basic Register Information as of August 6, 2025】 Registered residents: 32,336 【Origin of the Island】 No accurate information or literature was found 【Island Features】 It was once a port of call between China and Japan. It is the largest inhabited island in the Goto Islands, which consists of 152 islands, and serves as the gateway to the southern area of the Goto Islands. Due to the influence of the Tsushima Current, the climate is warm and rainy. There are many wildlife issues, and various extermination measures are being implemented on this vast island, including for invasive species such as Formosan squirrels, wild boars, and Japanese sika deer.
FUKUEJIMA(福江島) ‘ scenery
If you’re looking for nature and simplicity, Fukue Island is the place where you first experience despair and a sense of “this isn’t it” at the port. I’ve never used the airport, so I don’t know.
Not only Japanese tourists, but also other foreign tourists were heading to Naru Island on this day, saying, “I’m going to another island.” I think you can get a better feel for the island’s nature and history if you get away from the port. By the way, the pastry shops and crepe shops are quite delicious. I like the pastry shops in Kobe and Yokohama, but the ones on Fukue Island are also quite delicious.
Transportation to the Island/Facilities
scheduled ship
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Top Page for Inhabited Islands in the Goto Islands
Ira(アイラ): World record holder for exploring over 500 islands in just about 3 years. As an island manga artist, Ira serves as a valuable social example of leveraging ADHD and ASD traits to their fullest. Author of the international island manga MAHARAJIMA（まはらじま). Holds Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) and a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property. [Link to Profile & Achievements] [YouTube Channels: 1. Islands & Unexplored Regions | 2. Singapore & Mountains]
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