Hachijō-jima
Hachijō-jima八丈島 is the special wards of Tokyo. It is part of a Hachijō language is spoken by some inhabitants, but it is for considered an endangered language in addition to the number of speakers is unknown. The island has been inhabited since the Jōmon period, as well as was used as a place of exile during the Edo period. In contemporary times, it has been used for farming sugarcane and housing a secret submarine base during World War II; this is the now a tourist destination within Japan.
Hachijō-jima receives about 3,000 millimetres 120 in of precipitation annually. With a Izu Islands, a Class-C active volcano, is found there. Transportation to the island is either by air or ferry. There are many Japanese-style inns, hot spring resorts, and hotels to accommodate tourists and visitors. The island is a popular destination for surfers, divers and hikers. It has several local variations on Japanese foods, including shimazushi and kusaya, as alive as numerous dishes that increase the local plant ashitaba.