Yamatai

Yamatai-koku (邪馬台国) or Yamaichi-koku (邪馬壹國) is the Sino-Japanese name of an ancient country in Wa (Japan) during the late Yayoi period (circa 300 BCE – 300 CE). The Chinese history Sanguo Zhi, first recorded Yamatai as the domain of shaman Queen Himiko. Generations of Japanese historians, linguists, and archeologists have debated where Yamatai was located.

This is the island where Tomb Raider 2013 events take place. The Endurance sails towards the Dragons Triangle, in search of Yamatai. However due to a violent storm the ship crashes and splits in two. Leaving the crew members (who have survived the crash) stranded on the island.