パナリ | |
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 24°13′05″N 123°55′53″E / 24.21806°N 123.93139°E |
| Archipelago | Ryukyu Islands |
| Administration | |
| Okinawa Prefecture | |
| Taketomi | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 15 |
| Ethnic groups | Ryukyuan, Japanese |
The Aragusuku Islands (Japanese: 新城島, Aragusuku-jima, Yaeyama: パナリ, Panari[1][2][3]) consist of two smaller islets, named Kamiji and Shimoji.[1] They are located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Aragusuku has a population of 15,[1] all of them living on Kamiji. Shimoji is used as a pasture for cattle.[3] Aragusuku is administered by the town of Taketomi on nearby Iriomote. The island can be accessed via tours.[1]
- ^ a b c d "Aragusuku Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "ARAGUSUKU island | HIRATA TOURISM" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ a b "Tips for Kuroshima & Aragusuku (Panari) of the Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa". Islands of Japan - Travel Tips by Ippei and Janine. Retrieved 2020-10-16.