The Aragusuku Islands (Japanese: 新城島, Aragusuku-jima, Yaeyama: パナリ, Panari[1][2][3]) consist of two smaller islets, named Kamiji and Shimoji.

[3] Aragusuku is administered by the town of Taketomi on nearby Iriomote.

[1] After World War II, the islands were administered by the United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands before being returned to Japan in 1972, along with the rest of Okinawa.

The Aragusuku Islands, like Hamahiga, is known for its preservation of traditional lifestyles.

[1] Among locals, the island is referred to as "パナリ (Panari)", meaning "separated" in the Aragusuku dialect of the Yaeyama language.