Iki Province - Definition and Overview

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Iki (壱岐国; -no kuni) was an old province of Japan which is today part of Nagasaki prefecture. Iki is an island between Hizen province and the island of Tsushima.

The island consists of four main towns; Gonoura, Ashibe, Katsumoto, and Ishida. Located on the island are three ports. The island is full of vegetation consisting mainly of rice and tobacco. There is also a hot springs. Sea urchin is a delicacy there, as well as the local shochu.

Old provinces of Japan

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Iki Province - Definition and Overview

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