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Hokkaido-Rebun-Rishiri

In Service

64 km · 3 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 2011

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Specifications

Length64 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2011
Landing Points3
Countries1

Owners

NTT

Landing Points (3)

Location Country Position
Rebun, Japan JP Japan 45.3005°, 141.0471°
Rishirifuji, Japan JP Japan 45.2450°, 141.2195°
Wakkanai, Japan JP Japan 45.3940°, 141.6982°

About the Hokkaido-Rebun-Rishiri Cable System

Overview

Hokkaido-Rebun-Rishiri is a regional submarine cable system operating within Japan, connecting three points along the northern island of Hokkaido. The total length of the cable is 64 km.

Route and Landings

The cable lands at:

  • Rebung, Japan
  • Rishirifuji, Japan
  • Wakkanai, Japan

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by NTT.

Status and Timeline

Hokkaido-Rebun-Rishiri was Ready for Service (RFS) in 2011.

Strategic Context

The Hokkaido-Rebun-Rishiri submarine cable connects points within Japan's northernmost island, supporting telecommunications and internet access in the region. Japan’s geography, with its numerous islands, makes it heavily reliant on submarine cables for domestic connectivity. NTT, a major Japanese telecommunications company, operates this cable to enhance communication infrastructure in Hokkaido.

Japan is strategically positioned as a hub for regional and international communications. The northern island of Hokkaido, while less densely populated compared to the main islands, has its own unique needs for connectivity. Rebung is part of the Rebun Island, which is known for its natural beauty and tourism. Rishirifuji is a small town on Rishiri Island, while Wakkanai serves as a gateway to Hokkaido from Honshu via ferries.

Given Japan's strategic importance in Asia, this submarine cable contributes to the broader telecommunications landscape of the country.

Hokkaido-Rebun-Rishiri
  • Length64 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2011

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