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Chinese Surface Action Group, Amphibious Task Group Transit Miyako Strait
A People’s Liberation Army (PLAN) surface action group and an amphibious task group made separate transits through the Miyako ...
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Japan tracks Russian spy ship near its southern islands for over a week
A Russian intelligence-gathering ship spent more than a week in waters near Japan’s southern islands ... 11-12 before passing between Miyako Island and Okinawa’s main island on Nov. 14 ...
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Spellbinding culture meets mythology in Japan's subtropical beauty
It was assimilated into Japan ... croquet. Okinawa has also become a popular golfing destination, with courses boasting magnificent ocean views. Ocean Links Miyakojima on Miyako Island is one ...
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Missing island explains emergence of endemic species on the Miyako islands
Even within the differing islands, unique species can be found. Sitting 300 kilometers to the southwest of Okinawa, the Miyako Islands are home to the Miyako keelback snake (Hebius concelarus ...
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Dugongs likely inhabit broad areas around Ryukyu Islands
The dugong, an endangered marine animal species designated as a natural monument by the government of Japan ... areas around the main Okinawa island as well as the Miyako Islands and Yaeyama ...