Tokashiki, Okinawa
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Tokashiki (渡嘉敷村, Tokashiki-son) is a village located in the Kerama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It includes 10 islands, of which only Tokashiki and Maejima are inhabited, with Maejima only having very few residents.[1] The village is part of Shimajiri District.[2] Tokashiki is known for its corals, sea, beach and sun. From Tomari Port in Naha, it takes less than one hour to reach this island.
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Tokashiki
渡嘉敷村 | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 26°12′0″N 127°22′0″E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Kyushu |
Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture |
District | Shimajiri |
Government | |
• Mayor | Masashige Zamami |
Area | |
• Total | 19.18 km2 (7.41 sq mi) |
Population (October 1, 2020) | |
• Total | 718 |
• Density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 183 Tokashiki, Tokashiki-son, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 901-3592 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Fish | Skipjack tuna |
Flower | Kerama Azalea |
Tree | Chinese Fan Palm |
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On 28 March 1945, during World War II, 394 inhabitants, mostly from farmer families, were forced by Japanese soldiers to immolate themselves with grenades after the landing of US troops.[3]