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Cape Irizaki : ウィキペディア英語版 | Cape Irizaki
is the western tip of Yonaguni Island and the westernmost point in Japan. The cape is within the town of Yonaguni, Okinawa.〔〔〔 There is a lighthouse, an observation platform, and a monument titled on the cape. Being the westernmost point in the country, tourists gather at the cape daily to see the final sunset in Japan.〔〔 ==Geography==
Cape Irizaki is wide, long, and juts into the East China Sea northwest from Yonaguni Island. The cape reaches a height of , and is surrounded by sea cliffs. Taiwan, which is about to the west, is visible on a clear day. Kubara hill [] and its homonymous fishing port and settlement are visible to the east of the cape. The Black Current flows west of Cape Irizaki to the north, and is a rich fishing ground for marlin and skipjack tuna.〔〔 Cape Irizaki, like much of the Yaeyama Islands, is composed of sandstone and mudstone. The cape is devoid of trees due to constant strong winds. Unlike other areas of the Yaeyama Islands, Cape Irizaki is surrounded by very little coral reef.〔
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