Minnajima

What it is

• A crescent-shaped island surrounded by a coral reef in Okinawa Prefecture.
• The island was settled in 1903 by thirteen households from Sesoko Island.
• A small community of approximately forty residents maintains the local area.
• The local economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and livestock farming.

What to see

• A lighthouse stands at the eastern end of the island.
• The island reaches a maximum elevation of 26.9 meters.
• The surrounding coral reef is visible across the 0.47 square kilometer area.

Getting there

• A high-speed boat connects Toguchi Port to Minna Port.
• The boat trip from the main island takes approximately 15 minutes.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.