The Japanese meaning of the name is “Southern Bird Island”.
It is 1.2 kms in area. It is the easternmost territory belonging to Japan.
Prior to World War II it was administered as part of the Tokyo fu (urban prefecture). Occupied by U.S. troops late in the war, it was returned to Japan in 1968.
It now shares a common administration with the Bonin Islands and the Volcano Islands which all belonging to the Ogasawara Archipelago.
Since the Ogasawara Islands have always been remote, never being adjacent to a continent since they were formed, animals and plants have evolved in their own way there
Wild dolphins and Whales inhabit around Ogasawara islands.
All year around Bottle nosed dolphins and Spinner dolphins are seen here.
Hump backed whales are in Winter (from Novemver to April).
Sperm whales are inhabit about 10 more km south east area from Chishi-jima all year around.
Under good condition of the sea, you can swim with wild beautiful dolphins.
