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Kuroshima or Kuro Island may refer to various Japanese islands:
- Kuroshima, Ehime (uninhabited)
- Kuroshima, Kagoshima, part of Mishima village
- Kuroshima, Shimane
- Kuroshima, Okayama
- Kuroshima, Tokashiki, Okinawa, in Tokashiki
- Kuroshima, Taketomi, Okinawa, one of the Yaeyama Islands, in the town of Taketomi
People:
- Yuina Kuroshima (born 1997), Japanese model and actress
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黒島 - 大隅諸島の島。鹿児島県三島村に属する。
Kuroshima (黒島; Yaeyama: Fishiima Okinawan: Kurushima), also known as "Kuro Island", is an island in Taketomi Town, Okinawa, part of the Yaeyama archipelago. The island has the approximate shape of a heart symbol when viewed from the air, and is marketed as "Heart Island". The name means "Black Island".
The island has an area of some and a population of approximately 210 . Kuroshima is a comparatively flat island, as the highest point is just above sea level.
Cattle raising is a major economic activity and a yearly "cow festival" is held. Sometimes the island is marketed as "Island of Cows" as well, as there are more cows than inhabitants living on it. Tourist activities include diving and sunbathing.
, is one of the Satsunan Islands, usually classed with the Ōsumi Islands, belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The island, 15.37 km² in area, has a population of 199 persons. The island can only be reached by ferry service to the city of Kagoshima on the mainland, as there is no airport. Travel time is about 6 hours. The islanders are dependent mainly on fishing, agriculture and seasonal tourism.