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Far off the coast of Tokyo lie the Okinotorishima and Minamitorishima Islands.
They’re border islands on the southernmost and easternmost edges of Japan.
These two invaluable groups of islands offer us
abundant blessings from the ocean, and a brighter future.
Discover their enormous possibilities.
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The Okinotorishima and Minamitorishima Islands are home to beautiful ocean, coral reefs, and unique ecological environments.
What Are Border Islands?
Border islands play important roles like serving as the basis for defining territorial waters and exclusive economic zones.