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    Miyagi Island

    宮城島, Miyagijima, Miyagi Jima

    26°22′N 127°59′E

    Miyagi Island (宮城島, Okinawan: Naagushiku-jima) is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Takanaharijima (タカナハリジマ) in the Okinawan language, meaning "a high and distant island". This is a reference to its greater elevation compared to other nearby landmarks.

    Ikei Island taken photo from Shinugu-do Cliff at Miyagi Island, Uruma.
    Ikei Island taken photo from Shinugu-do Cliff at Miyagi Island, Uruma.

    Kugel~commonswiki / CC BY-SA 4.0

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    26°22′N 127°59′E

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    Miyagi Island (宮城島, Okinawan: Naagushiku-jima) is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Takanaharijima (タカナハリジマ) in the Okinawan language, meaning "a high and distant island". This is a reference to its greater elevation compared to other nearby landmarks. Miyagi Island is connected to the main Okinawa Island through a bridge that runs across Henza Island, making it accessible by car or bus. There are four villages on the island: Uehara (上原), Miyagi (宮城), Tōbaru (桃原) and Ikemi (池味).

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    Also in Yokatsu Islands

    Also in Okinawa Islands

    Also in Ryukyu Islands

    Also in Ryukyu Arc

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