Akajima

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name = Akajima
阿嘉島

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Nihongo|Akajima|阿嘉島|Akashima is one of the Kerama Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

The island is commonly known as Aka and is located 20 miles to the southwest of Okinawa Island. It is one of four main inhabited islands in the Kerama group and is linked via a road bridge to Gerumajima.

History

Aka was one of the first landing places for US Forces in the Battle of Okinawa. US Forces landed on March 26, 1945 and went on to take Zamamijimi, Gerumajimi and Tokashikijimi Islands. Over 500 residents committed suicide by order of the Japanese troops in order to avoid capture.