Minamidaitō Island
南大東島
A raised coral atoll east of Okinawa featuring unique geology, sugarcane history, and the largest natural lake in the region.
What it is
- A raised coral atoll located 360 kilometers east of Okinawa Main Island.
- The sixth largest island in Okinawa Prefecture and home to Minamidaitō Village.
- A territory developed by settlers from Hachijo Island starting in the year 1900.
- A former private company-owned island where sugarcane production remains the core industry.
What to see
- Lake Oike, which is the largest natural lake in the Nansei Islands.
- Approximately 110 different lakes and marshes scattered across the island landscape.
- A unique geological formation that moves approximately seven centimeters north every year.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Minamidaitō Island Open in Google Maps
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