is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2012, the city has an estimated population of 60,004 and a population density of 3117 persons per km². The total area is 19.25 km². On April 1, 2002, the administrative status of Tomigusuku was changed from village (Japanese: 村; son) to city (Japanese: 市; shi). Until then it had been the largest village in Japan. Climate Notable people Kamejiro Senaga, politician Hirokazu Nema, basketball coach Takako Uehara, singer (Speed) Toshimitsu Higa, baseball player Mr Miyagi, fictional character , Karate Kid Movies See also Tomigusuku Castle References External links Tomigusuku City official website Cities in Okinawa Prefecture