The population has fallen to less than one-third of its size in 10 years.
Everyone’s last name is Kojima.
Like Maejima in Nagasaki’s Goto Islands, it was originally uninhabited, but has a history of hidden Christians migrating there and forming settlements.
In 2024, I spoke with the principal of Kuga Island Elementary and Junior High School. Students commute from Warabi Kojima to Kuga Island Elementary and Junior High School by private boat.
The name Warabi Kojima is said to come from its location near the place called Warabi on Kuga Island.
[No further text] ・Scheduled ferry service(need booking) ・Public restrooms
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I made a phone reservation the day before, but they said, “Call us again on the day of your visit.” There are three ferry departures. Two of these require advance telephone reservations. Online reservations are not available.
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