Ishigaki
Ishigaki is a city in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It includes Ishigaki island and the disputed Senkaku Islands territory. The city is the political, cultural, and economic center of the Yaeyama Islands.
Ishigaki was founded in 1908 as Yaeyama Village, an amalgamation of the Ishigaki, Ōhama, and Miyara magiri. In 1914 it was renamed to Ishigaki Village, and grew to become Ishigaki Town in 1926. Ishigaki was elevated to city status on July 10, 1947.
The city of Ishigaki covers the entirety of Ishigaki Island. The island is surrounded by coral reefs. The uninhabited Senkaku Islands are located 150 km north of the Ishigaki Island.
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