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The natural point classified by each island of Yaeyama Islands
Yonaguni  lsland
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The monument at the westernmost tip in Japan of Irizaki
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The monument at the westernmost tip in Japan of Irizaki

Irizaki is located in the westernmost end part of Yonaguni Island, and has “The monument at the westernmost tip in Japan”. The last sun setting in Japan can be looked here. The observatory of the shape of Yonagunisan which is a world's largest moth is situated at this cape. Although it is several times of a year, Taiwan can be seen on the good day of the weather. And, since the offing here is good fishery suitable for swordfish fishing, a trawler is often seen.

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