Niijima, Tokyo

Niijima (新島村, Niijima-mura) is a village located in Ōshima Subprefecture, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.

The village of Niijima consists of the inhabited islands of Nii-jima and Shikinejima, the uninhabited islands of Udoneshima and Jinai-tō, and numerous small rocks in the northern Izu archipelago.

Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Niijima has consistently declined at least in since 1980.

The economy of the village is dependent on commercial fishing and seasonal tourism.

The village is known for its sports fishing, hot spring resorts and local beer.

Landsat view of Niijima (right) and Shikinejima (left)