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Kodakarajima

Japan

Geography

The World's Smallest Inhabited Islands

There are 14,125 islands that make up the Japanese archipelago, including those in the Tokara Islands chain, located roughly 150 miles southwest from the mainland.

Of these islands, Kodakarajima — which translates to "small treasure island" — is the tiniest, totaling a mere 0.39 square miles in area. The island is home to 43 permanent residents, who rely on fishing in the surrounding ocean for both sustenance and to support their livelihoods. While there's no airport on Kodakarajima, the island can be accessed by boat, including the ferry that connects it with the city of Kagoshima on the mainland. For residents and tourists alike, one of the most popular spots on Kodakarajima is the Yudomari Onsen — a free, 24-hour hot spring where bathers enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

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