Kagoshima launches construction of artificial island+

Kagoshima launches construction of artificial island+

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - The Kagoshima prefectural government officially launches the construction of a 24.7-hectare artificial island off the city of Kagoshima on Dec. 26. The photo shows a ship dropping a rock for part of the foundation into the sea, marking the beginning of the 10-year construction project in the southwestern Japanese city.

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