Hatoma Island - Birthplace of Hatoma Elementary School



What is the birthplace of Hatoma Elementary School?
The monument to the birthplace of Hatoma Elementary School, erected on the grounds of the Hatoma Island Community Center.
Hatoma Elementary School itself was built in the Meiji era (1868-1912) and had a long history on the remote island. However, due to the inconvenience of living on a remote island, including transportation, the elementary and junior high schools have been merged.
The current school building was moved to the sea side,sand beach in front of a temple's main hallIt is located next to the
The school was once in danger of being closed due to a decline in enrollment, but thanks to the efforts of the islanders, the school has been able to promote study abroad programs on the remote islands and has continued to this day.
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Details of the birthplace of Hatoma Elementary School
Location | Hatoma, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture, JapanView on Map) |
Access | 10 minutes by boat from Hara Port, 3 minutes walk from Hatoma Port |
parking lot | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
Business Hours | - |
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