Ōsumi Province
Historical province in eastern Kagoshima Prefecture, including the Amami Islands. Used in historical contexts.
Ōsumi Province is an old province name corresponding to the eastern part of present-day Kagoshima Prefecture.
Standard kanji spelling for the historical province name.
The name 大隅 (Ōsumi) is of ancient origin, referring to a historical province. The exact derivation is uncertain.