Yonaguni (Japanese: 与那国島, Hepburn: Yonaguni-jima; Yonaguni: Dunan-chima, older Juni-shima;[2] Yaeyama: Yunoon-zïma; Okinawan: Yunaguni-jima), one of the Yaeyama Islands, is the …

Yonaguni is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan, significantly closer to Taiwan (111 km away) than to Okinawa’s main island (about 509 km away). The small island can be circumnavigated easily …

Sep 26, 2025 · Off the western coast of Yonaguni, the southernmost of Japan’s inhabited islands, lies a submerged enigma that has captivated divers, geologists, and storytellers alike.

Yonaguni island is the westernmost Okinawan island, the last place in Japan to see the setting sun each day.

Yonaguni Island marks the true westernmost point of Japan, strategically positioned in the East China Sea. This unique geographical placement means it lies approximately 111 kilometers east of Taiwan, …

Yonaguni Island (与那国島, Yonaguni-jima) is the westernmost island of Japan. It is located in Okinawa Prefecture and is a part of the Yaeyama Islands. The small island has a circumference of about 30 …

Jul 15, 2025 · The Yonaguni Monument, with its sharp angles and terrace-like steps, lies shrouded in mystery. Is it the handiwork of nature’s relentless forces, or the legacy of an ancient civilization lost to …

Dec 13, 2025 · As tensions between China and Japan rise, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.

Things to Do in Yonaguni-cho, Japan - Yonaguni-cho Attractions Top Things to Do in Yonaguni-cho Check out must-see sights and activities: Dr. Koto's Clinic, Irizaki, Specialty Museums, Ranches. For …

Apr 12, 2023 · Have you ever heard of the Yonaguni Monument? This enigmatic underwater structure, located off the coast of Japan, has been the subject of intense debate and speculation since its …