Kaname Island is a small, isolated island which lies about northwest of Padda Island in Lützow-Holm Bay, Antarctica. The island was discovered by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE) during helicopter reconnaissance flights from East Ongul Island in the 1969–70 season. The name "Kaname-jima" (chief or important island) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972. See also List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands References Islands of Queen Maud Land Prince Harald Coast