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Outer Islands

Hamahiga Island is a small landmass located off the Katsuren Peninsula on the eastern coast of Okinawa Honto. Roughly 2.5 square kilometers in area, Hamahiga's small size belies its importance in Ryukyu mythology. The island's name comes from the...

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2. Kerama Islands

The land skirmish of the Battle of Okinawa began on March 26, 1945 and lasted for about 87 days. The Americans first touched the shore of the Kerama Island, 24 kilometers west of Okinawa. Fierce fighting raged on Geruma, Aka, Zamami and Tokashiki...

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3. Kourijima Island

The Okinawa island of Kourijima. This island is surrounded by emerald green waters and only became accessible by bridge in recent years. Kourijima features only a small fishing port and most of the island is covered in sugarcane and open fields.

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4. Okinawa Kudaka Island

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5. Okinawa Komaka Island

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6. Okinawa Yonaguni Island

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7. Okinawa Yoron Island

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8. Ie Island

Ie Island (also known as Ie Jima and Ie Shima) is a small island located about nine kilometers northwest of Motobu Peninsula. An upheaved coral reef elliptical in shape, it is home to both ancient relics and modern historical monuments as well as...

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9. Okinawa Irabu Island

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10. Okinawa Shimoji Island

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11. Okinawa Ikema Island

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12. Okinawa Kerama Islands

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13. Okinawa Tsuken Island

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14. Okinawa Ikei Island