Isen (伊仙町, Isen-chō) is a town located on Tokunoshima, in Ōshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2013, the town has an estimated population of 6,594 and a population density of 105 persons per km². The total area is 62.70 km². Isen is known for its abundant nature, long-lived residents, and Tōgyū (bullfighting). Isen occupies the southern tip of the island of Tokunoshima, with the East China Sea to the west and Pacific Ocean to the east. The early history of Isen is difficult to trace, as there was no formal writing system. Archaeological sites have revealed historic ruins (pottery and tools) dating back 30,000 years. The now famous "Kamuiyaki" historic ruins were discovered in 1983 and declared a national historic landmark in 2006. The findings suggest that the Sue ware pottery that spread around the Ryukyu Islands and up into the Kyushu mainland were largely made in Tokunoshima. More information...
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