Japan's Northernmost Point Monument

Japan / Hokkaido / Makubetsu / Soyamisaki
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The "Japan's Northern Most Point Monument" at Cape Soya stands on the point of latitude 45 degrees 31 minutes. On a sunny day you can see all the way Sakhalin in Russia. This year commemorates the 200th anniversary since the famous explorer Mr. Rinzo Mamiya (left photo) crossed from Wakkanai to Sakhalin, and many events in his memory will take place.
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Coordinates:   45°31'22"N   141°56'11"E
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