Yonaguni - Wikipedia
Yonaguni (Japanese: 与那国島, Hepburn: Yonaguni-jima, Yonaguni: Dunan-chima, older Juni-shima; [2] Yaeyama: Yunoon-zïma; Okinawan: Yunaguni-jima), one of the Yaeyama Islands, is the westernmost island of Japan, [3] lying 108 kilometers (58 nmi; 67 mi) from the east coast of Taiwan, between the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea.
Yonaguni Monument - Wikipedia
The Yonaguni Monument (Japanese: 与那国島海底地形, Hepburn: Yonaguni-jima Kaitei Chikei, lit. 'Yonaguni Island Submarine Topography'), also known as the Yonaguni (Island) Submarine Ruins (与那国（島）海底遺跡, Yonaguni (-jima) Kaitei Iseki), is a submerged rock formation off the coast of Yonaguni, the southernmost of the Ryukyu Islands, in Japan.
Yonaguni Monument | Definition, Theories, & Facts | Britannica
Yonaguni Monument, underwater rock structure that was discovered in the mid-1980s near Yonaguni Island, Japan. While some believe the ziggurat-like formation is from an ancient city, others argue that it was naturally created.
Yonaguni Island | VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN | Official Okinawa Travel Guide
Yonaguni is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan, significantly closer to Taiwan (111 km away) than to Okinawa’s main island (about 509 km away). The small island can be circumnavigated easily by car. A stone monument at Cape Irizaki marks the westernmost point of …
Yonaguni, Okinawa - Wikipedia
It is the westernmost municipality in Japan, and is known for billfish fishing and as a diving spot. In 1987, divers discovered the Yonaguni Monument, a rock formation that some believe may be man-made.
Yonaguni Monument: Uncovering the Mystery of the Sunken City
Apr 12, 2023 · The Yonaguni Monument is a submerged rock formation located off the coast of Yonaguni Island, the southernmost island of the Ryukyu archipelago in Japan. The structure is made up of a series of large, flat rocks that rise up from the ocean floor to …
Is the 10,000-Year-Old Yonaguni Monument a Man-Made Marvel …
Dec 29, 2023 · Nestled along the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, are enigmatic submerged ruins that have captured the fascination of researchers and ignited fervent debates. Believed to date back approximately 10,000 years, the origin of …
Yonaguni Island (Yonagunijima) - Japan National Tourism …
Yonaguni Island is the westernmost Okinawan island and the last place in Japan to see the setting sun. It is the most remote of all the Okinawan islands and hard to get to, but if you are serious about diving, it is worth going.
Controversial Yonaguni Monument of Japan - Historic Mysteries
Oct 8, 2020 · The Yonaguni Monument is an enormous underwater rock formation that covers an area of 60 by 50 meters. It was first discovered in the mid-1980s by a scuba diver looking to observe hammerhead sharks. Pseudoarchaelogists believe it to be a monolith carved by man thousands of years ago.
Yonaguni Island (Yonagunijima) - Yaeyama Islands Travel - japan-guide.com
Yonaguni Island (与那国島, Yonaguni-jima) is the westernmost island of Japan. It is located in Okinawa Prefecture and is a part of the Yaeyama Islands. The small island has a circumference of about 30 kilometers and a population of under 2000 people.