Torishima Weather Station

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The Japan Meteorological Agency established a weather station and volcanic research station on the island in 1947, but this was abandoned in 1965 due to volcanic activity and earthquakes. Only the building ruins remain.

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Coordinates:   30°29'2"N   140°17'21"E
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