Chichijima (父島) is the largest and most populous island in the Japanese archipelago of Bonin or Ogasawara Islands. Chichijima is about 240 km (150 mi) north of Iwo Jima. 23.5 km 2 (9.1 sq mi) in size, the island is home to about 2,120 people (2021). [1] .

Blessed with rich plant and wildlife, the island of Chichijima is part of the Ogasawara archipelago , and is a registered UNESCO Natural World Heritage site. There are plenty of whale-watching opportunities from the viewing platform overlooking the vast ocean. This is the second largest island in the Ogasawara archipelago.

Chichijima Island (父島, Father Island) is the largest of the Ogasawara Islands. The mountainous island is covered in subtropical forest, white sand beaches and rocky cliffs.

Mar 22, 2025 · Hegseth will visit the Pacific island of Iwo Jima to participate in a joint memorial ceremony as Japan and the U.S. mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

Mar 29, 2025 · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed on Saturday to strengthen the United States’ alliance with Japan as he spoke at a memorial service in honor of those who died in the World War II battle at Iwo Jima.

Iwo Jima, officially romanized and pronounced Iōtō (硫黄 いおう 島 とう, lit. 'Sulfur Island'), [2] is one of the Japanese Volcano Islands, which lie south of the Bonin Islands and together with them make up the Ogasawara Archipelago. Together with the …

Ioto, April 7 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday made a visit to Ioto, widely known as Iwo Jima, to pay tribute to those who died in the fierce battles between...

2 days ago · Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he will visit Ioto, widely known as Iwo Jima, on Saturday to attend an event to honor soldiers who died in the fierce battle on the Pacific...

Mar 29, 2025 · Japanese and U.S. flags are held up in a joint memorial service that took place on Ioto, widely known as Iwo Jima, on Saturday to honor troops from the two countries who died in the savage...

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