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{{Infobox islands|name=Aragusuku Islands|local_name=パナリ|image=Yaeyama aragusuku COK20088X-C1+C2.jpg|country=[[Japan]]|country_admin_divisions=[[Okinawa Prefecture]]|archipelago=[[Ryukyu Islands]]|country_admin_divisions_1=[[Taketomi, Okinawa|Taketomi]]|population=15|ethnic_groups=[[Ryukyuan people|Ryukyuan]], [[Japanese people|Japanese]]|coordinates={{coord|24|13|05|N|123|55|53|E}}}} |
{{Infobox islands|name=Aragusuku Islands|local_name=パナリ|image=Yaeyama aragusuku COK20088X-C1+C2.jpg|country=[[Japan]]|country_admin_divisions=[[Okinawa Prefecture]]|archipelago=[[Ryukyu Islands]]|country_admin_divisions_1=[[Taketomi, Okinawa|Taketomi]]|population=15|ethnic_groups=[[Ryukyuan people|Ryukyuan]], [[Japanese people|Japanese]]|coordinates={{coord|24|13|05|N|123|55|53|E}}}} |
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The '''Aragusuku Islands''' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: 新城島, ''Aragusuku-jima'', [[Yaeyama language|Yaeyama]]: パナリ, ''Panari'') consist of two smaller [[ |
The '''Aragusuku Islands''' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: 新城島, ''Aragusuku-jima'', [[Yaeyama language|Yaeyama]]: パナリ, ''Panari''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=ARAGUSUKU island {{!}} HIRATA TOURISM|url=https://hirata-group.co.jp/english/aragusuku-island/|access-date=2020-10-16|language=ja}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Tips for Kuroshima & Aragusuku (Panari) of the Yaeyama Islands, Okinawa|url=https://ippei-janine.com/travel-japan-islands/destinations/kuroshima-aragusuku-yaeyama-okinawa/|access-date=2020-10-16|website=Islands of Japan - Travel Tips by Ippei and Janine|language=en-US}}</ref>) consist of two smaller [[islet]]s, named [[Kamiji Island|Kamiji]] and [[Shimoji Island (Yaeyama)|Shimoji]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Aragusuku Island|url=https://www.visitokinawa.jp/destinations/yaeyama-region/aragusuku|access-date=2020-10-16|website=VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN|language=en-US}}</ref> They are located in the [[Yaeyama Islands]] of [[Okinawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. |
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Aragusuku has a population of 15,<ref name=":0" /> |
Aragusuku has a population of 15,<ref name=":0" /> all of them living on Kamiji. Shimoji is used as a pasture for [[Cow|cattle]].<ref name=":1" /> Aragusuku is administered by the town of [[Taketomi, Okinawa|Taketomi]] on nearby [[Iriomote Island|Iriomote]]. The island can be accessed via tours.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== History == |
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The Aragusuku Islands used to be a part of the [[Ryukyu Kingdom]] until 1879.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The History of Okinawa|url=https://www.visitokinawa.jp/about-okinawa/history|access-date=2020-10-16|website=VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN|language=en-US}}</ref> During the Ryukyuan era, the islands had as many as 700 people.<ref name=":0" /> After [[World War II]], the islands were administered by the [[United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands]] before being returned to Japan in 1972, along with the rest of Okinawa. |
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== Culture == |
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The Aragusuku Islands, like [[Hamahiga Island|Hamahiga]], is known for its preservation of traditional lifestyles.<ref name=":0" /> Among locals, the island is referred to as "パナリ (Panari)", meaning "separated" in the Aragusuku dialect of the [[Yaeyama language]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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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 |
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| 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]
History[edit]
The Aragusuku Islands used to be a part of the Ryukyu Kingdom until 1879.[4] During the Ryukyuan era, the islands had as many as 700 people.[1] After World War II, the islands were administered by the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands before being returned to Japan in 1972, along with the rest of Okinawa.
Culture[edit]
The Aragusuku Islands, like Hamahiga, is known for its preservation of traditional lifestyles.[1] Among locals, the island is referred to as "パナリ (Panari)", meaning "separated" in the Aragusuku dialect of the Yaeyama language.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g "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.
- ^ "The History of Okinawa". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
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