Sakishima
Americannoun
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As it made its way through the Pacific, weakening to 144 km/h winds, it struck the Sakishima islands, part of Japan's Ryukyu island chain between the country's main islands and Taiwan.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
In Japan, residents on the remote Sakishima Islands are also on high alert.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
On Thursday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said it spotted a Chinese Y-9 electronic warfare aircraft flying over the Sakishima islands, although it did not violate Japanese airspace.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
Pacific forces for the first time, struck at the Sakishima island group.
From Time Magazine Archive
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