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'''Yoshi's Island''' is where [[Yoshi]] was [[Super Mario World|first discovered]] (and where his [[Yoshi (species)|species]] appears to be native to), hence his name.<ref>As stated in the ''Super Mario World'' instruction booklet p. 19. "''Yoshi was first discovered on Yoshi's Island, that's how he got his name.''"</ref> The island first appears in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', where it is part of a larger region called [[Dinosaur Land]].

 

The name "Yoshi's Island" refers to two separate islands with different names in the original Japanese versions: the one that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' (ヨースター{{hover|島|とう}}, ''Yōsutā Tō'', lit. Yo'ster Isle), and the one that later appeared in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' (ヨッシーアイランド, ''Yosshī Airando'', lit. Yoshi Island). However, in most localizations, no distinction is made between these two locations.

In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', Yoshi's Island is the first world of the game, as well as where Yoshi is first met. It is located at the southwest portion of [[Dinosaur Land]]. [[Yoshi's House]] is located where [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] begin their journey, with the [[Yellow Switch Palace]] at the summit of [[Kappa Mountain]] to the northwest, and [[1 Iggy's Castle|#1 Iggy's Castle]] to the northeast. After the castle is cleared, a bridge opens to the [[Donut Plains]]. The world is grassland-themed and can be re-accessed at any time in the game.

*[[World 4 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|World 4]] (sunset landscape)

Although the final world is [[World 6 (Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island)|World 6]] (Koopa Kingdom), it technically is not present on Yoshi's Island, as the cutscene where Yoshi clears World 5 shows Yoshi teleporting to the final world.

In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', it goes by the name '''Yo’ster Isle''' (also named '''Yoshtar Island''' on one occasion<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 38, page 73.</ref>), which is closer to the Japanese name of the ''Super Mario World'' rendition of the island. It is an optional area of [[Mario World|Mario's world]] and can be easily bypassed by ignoring the [[Pipe Vault]] and moving on to [[Moleville]]. The island is the home to many Yoshis of various colors. Yoshis find entertainment in the [[Mushroom Derby]], a short race on the island's track. The Yoshis of the island enjoy racing and hold the Derby often. The island is also a famous tourist destination; for many years, people from around the world have traveled to Yo’ster Isle to experience its many features.<ref name=NP>Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller. ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Player's Guide. Page 24.</ref>  

Yo’ster Isle is connected to the mainland by a [[Warp Pipe]] to the Pipe Vault. The island is rich with vegetation and scattered with trees. No true buildings exist, yet small, open shelters made of wooden poles and covered with leafy roofs provide the Yoshis with protection from harsh weather. Most of the Yoshis can't actually speak directly to humans; only [[Yoshi]] can communicate with [[Mario]], and acts as translator when talking to the other [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]]. Besides Yoshi himself, there are several important Yoshis: [[Boshi]], a blue Yoshi known for his unsociable behavior, and the small, green [[Baby Yoshi#Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|Baby Yoshi]] who hatches and grows during the course of the game, though never leaves the small nest. If Mario feeds him enough [[Yoshi Cookie|cookies]], he will eventually be rewarded with a few rare items, including [[Red Essence]].

Boshi was once considered the leader of the island after he won the Mushroom Derby and declared himself boss of the Yoshis. However, with the help of Mario and Yoshi, Boshi was defeated in another Mushroom Derby race and the Yoshis began to live freely again. Although the Yoshis make up the indigenous population, the island is considered a vacation hotspot and [[Raz]] and [[Raini]], two [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s from [[Toad Town|Mushroom Kingdom]], spent their honeymoon there.

Yo’ster Isle is accessed in-game as a distinct area and is considered [[World 3]] in the Shogakukan guide,<ref>''Super Mario RPG'' Final Edition, [[media:Super Mario RPG Worlds Final Edition.jpg|page 33]].</ref> while it is still considered a part of [[World 2]]: [[Pond to Pipes]] in the [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]].<ref name=NP/>

Yoshi's Island, specifically the version featured in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', appears in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as a [[Yoshi's Island (race course)|course]] as part of the fourth wave of the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]] DLC. This course was later added to ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' in the [[Yoshi Tour (2023)|2023 Yoshi Tour]].

==Official description==

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|Jap=ヨースター{{hover|島|とう}} <small>(''Super Mario World''<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/smw_j-e.shtml TMK | Mario in Japan | Super Mario World]</ref>, ''Super Mario RPG''<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/smrpg_j-e.shtml TMK | Mario in Japan | Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]</ref>, ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mlpit_j2e.shtml TMK | Mario in Japan | Mario &amp; Luigi: Partners in Time]</ref>)</small>

|JapR=Yōsutā Tō<br><br>

|JapM=Yo'ster Isle (likely derived from {{wp|Easter Island}} and [[Yoshi]]); written in English as "Yoster Island" in the ''Super Mario World'' Shogakukan guide<ref>''Super Mario World'' Shogakukan Book 1 (pg. 35)</ref>, "The Yoster Isl." in the ''Super Mario RPG'' Shogakukan guide<ref>''Super Mario RPG'' Final Edition, page 2.</ref>, "Yo'ster Island" in ''[[Super Mario RPG Original Sound Version]]'', and "Yostar Island" in an unused ''Partners in Time'' graphic.<br><br>

|Jap2=ヨッシーアイランド <small>(''Yoshi'' series<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/smw2_j-e.shtml TMK | Mario in Japan | Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/kygj/story/index.html Yoshi's Topsy-Turvy official Japanese website]</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/aywj/prologue/index.html Yoshi's Island DS official Japanese website]</ref>, ''Mario Golf'', ''Fortune Street'')</small>

|Jap2M=Yoshi Island<br><br>

|ChiS=耀西岛<ref>In-game profile of [[Yoshi]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''. "小恐龙耀西来自耀西岛，他初次登场就是马力欧的好伙伴。" (Little dinosaur Yoshi came from Yoshi island, his frist appearace is Mario's good partner.)</ref> <small>(''Super Smash Bros.'' and ''Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3'')</small><br>''Yàoxī Dǎo''<br><br>耀东岛 <small>(''Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2'')</small><br>''Yàodōng dǎo''

|Dut=Yoshi's Eiland

|DutM=Yoshi's Island

|Fra=Île Yoshi <small>(''Super Smash Bros.'')</small><br>Île des Yoshi<br>Île de Yoshi

|FraM=Yoshi Island<br>Yoshis' Island<br>Yoshi's Island

|Ita=L'Isola Yoshi<br>Isola Yoshi

|Kor=요스타 섬<br>''Yoseuta Seom''<br><br>요시 아일랜드<br>''Yosi Aillaendeu''