Overview
Taishō Island is one of the uninhabited islands of the Senkaku Islands, administratively part of Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, and also known by the alternate name Sekibisho. Japan currently exercises effective control over it, while the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) both assert territorial claims, and under Japanese administrative divisions it belongs to Tonoshiro Senkaku in Ishigaki City.
Highlights
- ●An uninhabited island said to lie at the easternmost point of the Senkaku Islands
- ●The coexistence of multiple names, including 'Taishō Island' and 'Sekibisho'
- ●A historical background that includes mentions in Ryukyu Kingdom-era documents
- ●The alternate name 'Kume Akajima,' derived from its position relative to Kume Island
History
The Japanese name "Taishō Island" is said to derive from the Taishō era. Because of its proximity to Kume Island, residents of the Sakishima Islands have long referred to it as "Kume Akajima," and Ryukyu Kingdom-era documents record it under the name "Sekibisho." The Japanese government states that "Sekibisho" is also a name that has long been used locally, while the Chinese side likewise uses the name "Sekibisho" (Chiwei Yu).
Access
Taishō Island is an uninhabited island belonging to the Senkaku Islands and is not a place general tourists can visit. Although it falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, actual visits or landings are subject to official procedures and restrictions, so current conditions should be confirmed through official sources such as the Japanese government.
Best season
As an uninhabited island where general access is not anticipated, no particular "best season" for visiting is documented.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Check maps and reference materials to understand Taishō Island's position within the Senkaku Islands
- 2Look into the multiple names — 'Taishō Island,' 'Sekibisho,' and 'Kume Akajima' — and their origins
- 3Learn about the historical background, including references in Ryukyu Kingdom-era documents
- 4Confirm the current administrative status and situation of effective control through official information sources
Did you know?
💡 A notable feature is that the same island carries multiple names depending on language and perspective — "Taishō Island" in Japanese and "Sekibisho" (Chiwei Yu) in Chinese. The fact that Sakishima islanders have long called it "Kume Akajima" also shows that the island has long been recognized by people in the surrounding region.
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