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Native name: 網地島 | |
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  Aji Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Prefecture | Miyagi |
| City | Ishinomaki |
Aji Island (網地島, Ajishima), an island in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island is situated in the Miyagi Prefecture, southwest of the Oshika Peninsula. Aji Island neighbors Tashirojima Island, which is commonly known as "Cat Island" due to its large population of stray cats.
Aji Island is home to several ports including Aji Port which is located at the northern tip of the island, and Nagato Port (also known as Futawashi Port) which lies at the southern tip of Aji Island.
The predominant landscape of the island consists of dense forests, with vast majority of the islands covered in diverse flora.
There are also many historical sites on the island including Ogane Shrine, Kumano Shrine, Kongoji Temple, and Joshunji Temple.