When did island hopping end in World War 2?

Island hopping in World War II effectively ended with the conclusion of the war in the Pacific following Japan's surrender on September 2, 1945. This strategy, which began in 1943, aimed to capture strategically important islands while bypassing others, ultimately leading to the successful invasion of Japan. The final major operations, such as the Battle of Okinawa, took place in mid-1945, paving the way for the end of hostilities.