The name Tachimachi-misaki, meaning "stand and wait point," was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972.

[6] Miharashi Peak, a hill 40 metres (130 ft) high, is the highest point in the northeastern extremity of East Ongul Island.

[7] Nishino-ura Cove indents the western side of East Ongul Island.

First mapped from LCE photographs, it was named Nishino-ura, or "western cove," by JARE.

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