Children should know about various important topics such as the history and culture of countries, important tourist places in different countries, names of inventions and their inventors, and many other topics.
Japan's capital Tokyo is home to a rich art culture which is the island's distinct identity. Tokyo is one of the major cities in the world as well as the most expensive regions in the island's economy. There are several other art islands in Japan. These art islands include Awashima, Honjima, and Ibukijima. Some of the prominent cities in Japan are Sapporo, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Other well-known cities in the country are Kobe, Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Chiba.
Here is a list of important Japanese island names and places that all kids should know.
Halsey, Meaning: hallowed island Origin: English ~ View Detail
Rokkenjima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘six house island’, is an imaginary island in the Japanese visual novel 'Umineko no Naku Koro Ni'.
Kamishima (Japanese origin), where Kami means paper, and Shima is derived from Oshima meaning, 'big island’, is a Japanese island.
Albasta(Greek origin), meaning, ‘perfume vase’, is a fictional island in the Japanese manga One Piece.
Hisaka(Japanese origin), meaning, ‘inclined sun’, is one of the largest islands in Japan.
Hirado (Japanese origin) is an island in Nagasaki in Japan.
Hashima(Arabic origin), meaning, ‘Breaker’, is a Japanese island.
Tingle Island (Old English origin), meaning, ‘meeting or court’, is an imaginary island in the game 'Nintendo Gamecube' released in Japan.
Southern Island (American origin), meaning, ‘from the South’, is a fictional island in a Japanese animation 'Hetalia: Axis powers'.
Yoshi’s Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘good luck’, is a fictional island from a game that was released in Japan.
Kume Island (Indonesian origin), meaning, ‘morning star’, is a beautiful island in Japan.
Izayoi Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘Sixteenth night’, is a fictional island in the anime series 'Stitch'.
Dragon Roost Island (Indian, Greek, and Middle English origin), meaning, ‘dragon means to see and roost means a chicken’s perch’, is an imaginary island in the Japanese game 'The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'.
Sevii Island (English origin), meaning, ‘she who has heard God’, is a fictional island in a Pokémon frictional universe.
Alola (Indian origin), meaning, ‘firm, steady’, is an imaginary island in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Lyle, Meaning: someone who lives on an island Origin: Scottish and English from French ~ View Detail
Tanegashima (Filipino and Japanese origin), in which Tanega is a family name and Oshima means 'big island', is a Japanese island with a rich history and is known across the world.
Cipriana, Meaning: from the Island of Cyprus Origin: Greek
Estard, meaning, ‘powerful’ is a fictional island in the Japanese game 'Dragon Quest VII'.
Wedge Island (Old English origin), meaning, ‘triangularly shaped’, is an imaginary island in Wii Sports Resort.
Birney, Meaning: island with the brook Origin: English surname
Awaji (Nigerian/African origin), meaning, ‘God’, is an island situated in Japan and one of the major attractions in the country which is known across the world.
Kitchen Islandis a fictional island in the video game 'Wario Land'.
Shikoku (Middle Chinese origin), meaning, ‘four provinces’; Shikoku is the second-smallest island that is situated between Honshu and Kyushu. Shikoku is one of Japan's four main islands.
Tsushima Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘correct or right’, is an island in Japan having great importance in national culture.
Whitney, Meaning: white island Origin: English
Jabberwock is a fictional island in the Japanese series 'Danganronpa'.
Ennis, Meaning: from the island Origin: Irish
Tatsumiya Island (Japanese origin) is an imaginary island in the Japanese mecha anime Fafner of the Azure.
Ogasawara Islands (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘plain of the small bamboo hat’, is a Japanese island nicknamed as Galapagos of the orient which is Ogasawara Islands.
Aoshima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘Blue Island’, is a beautiful Japanese island.
Ukushima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘blessed island’, is an amazing Japanese island.
Tatsumi Port Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘sign of the dragon’, is a fictional island in the video game 'Persona3'.
Rishiri (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘high island’, is one of the largest islands in Japan.
Hokkaido (Middle Chinese origin), meaning, ‘Northern sea circuit’; Hokkaido is a beautiful island that is present in the Japanese archipelago. Hokkaido is the second-largest island in Japan. It is separated from Honshu through the Tsugaru Strait.
Ishigaki (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘stone, fence, wall’, is an island in Japan and one of the major attractions.
Sado (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘assist or help’, Sado Island is a famous national island in Japan. Sado island is one of the smaller islands of Japan.
Kodiak, Meaning: island Origin: Alutiiq
Iriomote Island (Greek origin), meaning, ‘cat’, is a Japanese island known for its rich culture.
Enoshima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘Island of the bay’, is a wonderful island in Japan.
Lindsay, Meaning: island of linden trees Origin: English
Cinnabar Island(Greek origin), meaning, ‘bright scarlet to the brick-red form of mercury (II) sulphide’, is a fictional island in the game Pokémon Red and Blue.
Wuhu Island (Chinese origin), meaning, ‘weedy lake’, is a fictional island in Wii Sports Resort.
Fukue Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘blessed well’, is the name of an island in Japan near the Asian mainland.
Izaro, Meaning: island Origin: Basque
Ikema (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘pool or reservoir’, is a Japanese island.
Dressrosa is an imaginary island in the Japanese manga 'One Piece'.
Koholint Islandis a fictional island in the Japanese video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening'.
Minami Torishima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘Southern Bird Island’, is a beautiful island in Japan. It is also known as Marcus Island.
Monster Island is an imaginary island in the Japanese movie series 'Godzilla'.
Horai Island (Greek origin), meaning, ‘Goddess of seasons’, is a fictional island in the anime series 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'.
Angel Island (Greek origin), meaning, ‘being heavenly’, is a fictional island in the Japanese video game Sonic Hedgehog Series.
Okinawa (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘glazed horned dragon’, that has been derived from the term Okinawan. This is the smallest island and is located near the southernmost part of the country Japan. It is one of the most prominent islands in Japan.
Kame House(African origin), meaning, ‘arid’, is an imaginary island in the anime 'Dragon Ball'.
Solgell Island is an imaginary island in the Japanese movie 'Son of Godzilla'.
Miyako-Jima (Japanese and English origin), in which Miyako means child, city, beautiful and has Japanese origin and Jima means to love and is of English origin, is a prominent island region in Japan.
Kelsey, Meaning: Cenel's island Origin: English surname
Uzo Island (African-Nigerian origin), meaning, ‘road is good’, is a fictional island in the fantasy-based video game 'Phantasy Star II'.
Tenrou Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘palace and wolf’, is a fictional island in the Japanese manga 'Fairy Tail'.
Kyushu (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘nine provinces’, is the third-largest island and is nearer to the Asian mainland. Kyushu is located in the north-western region of the country. Kyushu is an active volcano located on this island.
Yakushima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘it is a combination of Yaku and Oshima, Yaku means bake and Oshima means largest island’, is the name of a Japanese island.
Ogami (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘big heart or worshipped’, is a Japanese island.
Great Fish Isle is an imaginary Japanese island in the Japanese video game 'The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'.
Honshu (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘main island or main province’; Honshu is the largest and most populous island with Japan's capital Tokyo located here. Honshu is one of the four main islands of Japan and home to Mount Fuji, it is a well-known mountain across the world.
Eventide (Old English origin), meaning, ‘evening time’, is a fictional island in the Japanese video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'.
Water Seven is a fictional island in the Japanese manga 'One Piece'.
Iki (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘one scene or one arena’, is a Japanese island and one of a famous attractions.
Skypiea Island is a fictional island in a Japanese manga 'One Piece'.
Burney, Meaning: island of the brook Origin: English
Lundy, Meaning: Monday's child Origin: Scottish
Amami Oshima (Japanese origin), meaning 'big island’, is a semi-major island in the country and the largest island in Nansei Archipelago.
Tashiro Island (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘the act of peeping and taking sneak shots’, is an island in Japan nicknamed as Cat Islands.
Shimoshima (Japanese origin), meaning, ‘family name’, is the name of a famous island in Japan near mainland Asia and is one of the well-known Japanese islands.
Rebun (Hebrew origin), meaning, ‘a son, behold’, is a Japanese island.
