Ogami Island

Japanese: 大神島
Ogami Island
An island located about 4 km north of Shimajiri Fishing Port in the northern part of Miyakojima, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture. Its area is about 0.24 square kilometers. There are coral reefs around the island, making it a great place for snorkeling. The traditional Uyagan (ancestral god festival) is a secret ceremony that is off-limits to men.

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Japanese:
沖縄県宮古島市、宮古島北部の島尻漁港の北約4キロメートルに位置する島。面積約0.24平方キロメートル。島周辺にはサンゴ礁があり、シュノーケリングの好適地。島に伝わる伝統行事のウヤガン(祖神祭)は男子禁制の秘祭。

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