Oki-shima island, on Lake Biwa, Japan

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Oki-shima, on Lake Biwa, home to less than 500 inhabitants. The island can trace it's history back to the 12th century when seven defeated soldiers arrived their taking sanctuary from a lost this day inhabitants of the island can be found with the same surnames as the soldiers.

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Location: Lake Biwa and Oki Shima island, Japan.
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