(2) Honshu, the largest islandof Japan, is famous for itsiron ore reserves as well as oil.The major deposits of iron orein the country are found nearKamaishi in northeast Honshuwhere the iron content ofthe ore averages about 60 percent.More important, however,are the extensive depositsof iron sands containingabout 30 percent iron. depositof these sands are locatedin northeast Honshu. Themain oilfields of Japan are inAkita and Nigata prefecturesin southwest Honshu.