Yokatsu Islands
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Native name: 与勝諸島 | |
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 Interactive map of Yokatsu Islands | |
| Geography | |
| Archipelago | Ryukyu Islands |
| Administration | |
| Okinawa Prefecture | |
| Uruma | |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
The Yokatsu Islands (Japanese: 与勝諸島, Hepburn: Yokatsu-shotō) are a group of eight islands located in the Ryukyu Islands archipelago. It is situated to the east of the Katsuren Peninsula in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The inhabited islands are connected by a series of causeways and bridges. The local economy is dependent on agriculture, small-scale tourism, and salt production. Part of Tsuken Island, and Ukibara and Minamiukibara Islands host United States military facilities. The islands also host ancient Ryukyuan tombs, caves, and archaeological sites.
Yokatsu Islands form a group of eight islands located in the Ryukyu Islands archipelago. It is situated to the northwest of Katsuren Peninsula and forms part of Uruma in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.[1][2] Yokatsu includes the following islands–Henza, Miyagi, Ikei, Hamahiga, Tsuken, Yabuchi, Ukibara and Minamiukibara Islands.[3][4][5]