Place:Tokashiki, Shimajiri, Okinawa, Japan

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NameTokashiki
TypeVillage
Located inShimajiri, Okinawa, Japan


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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.

On 28 March 1945, during Second World War, 394 inhabitants, mostly from farmer families, were forced by Japanese soldiers to immolate themselves with grenades after the landing of US troops.[3]

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