This inhabited island is notable for its high level of information dissemination and historian activity compared to its population. Their passion is undoubtedly among the best in Nagasaki. Since a foreign woman started working in the tourism department here, the number of foreign tourists visiting has increased. Making the most of their teamwork, the elite tourism team members are achieving great results.
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🇯🇵 Int'l Island Manga Artist, Ira 🇸🇬 Singapore PR 🌏 ADHD + ASD | IQ 115 | BMI 17.7 ⛴️ Fastest to 500 islands in 3 years (World Record) 🙇 Japanese-to-English Google Translation. Apologies for any errors.
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About Ojika Island(小値賀島)
【Resident Basic Register Information as of August 6, 2025】 Registered residents: 1958 【Origin of the Island】 It is said to have originated from an anecdote about Emperor Keikō recorded in the “Hizen no Kuni Fudoki.” One theory is that the name is a corruption of “Chikashima” or “Chikashima,” which mean “an island that is far away but appears close.” 【Island Features】 The transportation and commercial center of the Hirado Islands. Originally divided into two islands, it was reclaimed at the end of the Kamakura period to form the island we see today.
Ojika Island(小値賀島)’ scenery
Transportation to the Island/Facilities
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Top Page for Inhabited Islands of the Hirado 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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