Hoshizuna (star sand), Unique Sand Only in Japan

Hoshizuna (star sand), Unique Sand Only in Japan

Star sand is sand that can be found on the island of Irimote, Okinawa, Japan. This star-shaped sand is also called Hoshizuna (star sand). Hoshizuna often appears on Irimote Island after hurricanes.

Star sand is only available on Hoshizuna no Hama beach. Hoshizuna no Hama is a clean beach and there is rarely litter. All residents on the island of Irimote really maintain the cleanliness and sustainability of this Hoshizuna beach. Hoshizuna no Hama has its own charm for visiting tourists. This beach has an amazing underwater world. The sea water is clear.

A Japanese folk tale tells that Hoshizuna is the tiny bones of a child of stars in the sky. The child of the star is the star of the North South Cross. Unfortunately, the star child was killed by a giant snake from the ocean. The star child's bones then scattered as star sand. However, there is a scientific explanation for this Hoshizuna.

This star-shaped sand is actually a Protozoa fossil named Foraminifera. Now science knows the origin of Hoshizuna's star sand. Hoshizuna's star sand turned out to be a fossil of a tiny creature from the sea that lived 550 million years ago.

The tiny sea creatures are called Foraminifera, a type of protozoan. Foraminifera fossils are usually found on the ocean floor. However, during a storm, large ocean waves lift Foraminifera fossils to the ocean surface. The waves then threw Foraminifera fossils on the mainland coast. Irimote Island later became one of the most awaited holiday destinations and Pasir Bintang was used as a souvenir.
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