Yokatsu Islands
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.