What's New?/Topics

November 05, 2021
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, we have opened a new website to let more people know about Okinotorishima and Minamitorishima in the Ogasawara Islands, which are the southernmost and easternmost border islands in Japan.

■ About the Okinotorishima / Minamitorishima website in Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

In addition to the roles and outlines played by Okinotorishima and Minamitorishima, various information related to "awareness" and "learning" such as interview articles, quizzes, and puzzles of people involved in the work related to both islands will be posted in sequence. We will continue to enhance it.

■ Website structure

1.What’s New/Topics

   The latest information from Tokyo Metropolitan Government, etc. is posted.

2.What is a border island?

   Explains the basic knowledge of border islands and exclusive economic zones (EEZ), and the importance of both islands.

3.Okinotorishima is such an island, Minamitorishima is such an island

   Okinotorishima is such an island, Minamitorishima is such an island

4.Efforts of related organizations, etc.

   Introducing the efforts of related organizations and posting HP links.

5.Special content

• Interview article of people involved in both islands
  • Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo Professor Vice Director of Center for Ocean Literacy and Education Hajime Kayane
  • Operation Division, Atmosphere and Ocean Department, Japan Meteorological Agency Minamitorishima Meteorological Observing Station Hideshi Yoshimi
• Quiz, puzzle