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Ōmishima Island
is the largest island in the Geiyo Islands chain, and the westernmost island on which Japan's Nishiseto Expressway, which links Honshu and Shikoku via a number of islands, runs. It is located in the Seto Inland Sea. The island's highest peak is at an altitude of . Population The population as of the 2020 census was 4,963 - 2,299 men, and 2,264 women. Geography Ōmishima is kidney-shaped and together with Ōsakikamijima on the west encloses the calm bay of Utena, where the primary seaport of is located. The island's Utena Dam reservoir is the primary freshwater source for Ōmishima itself and the nearby Hakata. History * 1541 - Tsuruhime fights Ōuchi Yoshitaka fleet * 1874 - post office established * 1979 - connecting to Ehime Prefecture complete * 1999 - Tatara Bridge connecting to Hiroshima Prefecture complete * 16 January 2005 - several towns (including Ōmishima, Ehime) and villages on the island were merged into the city of Imabari, Ehime, along with towns and v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto Inland Sea
The , sometimes shortened to the Inland Sea, is the body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, three of the four main islands of Japan. It serves as a waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan. It connects to Osaka Bay and provides a sea transport link to industrial centers in the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kobe. Before the construction of the San'yō Main Line, it was the main transportation link between Kansai and Kyūshū. Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, Hyōgo, Osaka, Wakayama, Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, Fukuoka, and Ōita prefectures have coastlines on the Seto Inland Sea; the cities of Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Takamatsu, and Matsuyama are also located on it. The Setouchi region encompasses the sea and surrounding coastal areas. The region is known for its moderate climate, with a stable year-round temperature and relatively low rainfall levels. The sea experiences periodic red tides caused by dense groupings of certain phytoplankton th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Islands Of Ehime Prefecture
This is a list of the lists of islands in the world grouped by country, by continent, by body of water A body of water or waterbody is any significant accumulation of water on the surface of Earth or another planet. The term most often refers to oceans, seas, and lakes, but it includes smaller pools of water such as ponds, wetlands, or more rare ..., and by other classifications. For rank-order lists, see the other lists of islands below. Lists of islands by country or location Africa Antarctica Asia Europe North America Oceania South America Lists of islands by continent Lists of islands by body of water By ocean: By other bodies of water: List of ancient islands Other lists of islands External links Island Superlatives {{South America topic, List of islands of * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shozo Fujita
(1927–2003) was a Japanese political scientist and intellectual historian, a "leading intellectual of 'postwar Japan'" and a follower of Masao Maruyama. References 1927 births 2003 deaths {{Japan-historian-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Places Of Scenic Beauty Of Japan (Ehime)
This is a list of the Monuments of Japan, Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan located within the Prefectures of Japan, Prefecture of Ehime Prefecture, Ehime. National Places of Scenic Beauty As of 1 January 2025, thirteen Places have been Cultural Properties of Japan, designated at a national level. Prefectural Places of Scenic Beauty As of 18 November 2025, eleven Places have been Cultural Properties of Japan, designated at a prefectural level. Municipal Places of Scenic Beauty As of 1 May 2024, sixty-three Places have been Cultural Properties of Japan, designated at a municipal level. Registered Places of Scenic Beauty As of 27 January 2025, four Monuments have been Cultural Properties of Japan#Categories of registered Cultural Properties, registered (as opposed to Cultural Properties of Japan, designated) as Places of Scenic Beauty at a national level. See also * Cultural Properties of Japan * List of Historic Sites of Japan (Ehime) * :en:Parks and gardens in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyo Ito Museum Of Architecture, Imabari
The is a museum of contemporary architecture and design located in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. The two small museum buildings, named Steel Hut and Silver Hut, both designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Toyo Ito, are located on a promontory on Ōmishima, a small island in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea The , sometimes shortened to the Inland Sea, is the body of water separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, three of the four main islands of Japan. It serves as a waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan. It connects to Osaka Ba .... Opened in 2011, the museum hosts exhibits and educational programs relating both to the work of Toyo Ito, regional development and other themes in Japanese contemporary architecture. References External links * 2011 establishments in Japan Museums in Ehime Prefecture Toyo Ito buildings Architecture museums in Japan Museums established in 2011 Imabari, Ehime {{Japan-museum-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōyamazumi Shrine
is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Ōmishima in the Seto Inland Sea. Administratively, it is part of the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. It was the ''ichinomiya'' shrine of former Iyo Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on the April 22 by the lunar calendar. Enshrined ''kami'' The primary ''kami'' enshrined at Ōyamazumi Jinja is: * , a god of mountains, sea, and war in Japanese mythology, and the elder brother of Amaterasu and Susanoo. History Located on the west coast of Ōmishima Island, the shrine is situated at the western foot of the island's highest peak, Mt. Washigatou (436.5 meters), which is considered a sacred mountain. The shrine is in a grove of camphor trees, the oldest of which are between 2,600 and 3,000 years old. The origins of the shrine are unknown. Archaeological excavations have found evidence that the island was a ritual location in the Yayoi period, and unverifiable legends state that the worship of Ōyamatsumi came ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 317
National Route 317 is a national highway of Japan connecting Matsuyama, Ehime and Onomichi, Hiroshima is a Cities of Japan, city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 129,314 in 64055 households and a population density of 450 people per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Onomichi is loca ... in Japan, with a total length of 99.2 km (61.64 mi). References 317 Roads in Ehime Prefecture Roads in Hiroshima Prefecture 1970 establishments in Japan {{Japan-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōkunoshima
is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea, Inland Sea of Japan. It is considered to be part of the city of Takehara, Hiroshima, Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is accessible by ferry from Tadanoumi and Ōmishima Island, Ehime, Ōmishima. There are campsites, walking trails and places of historical interest on the island. It is often called because of the large population of free-ranging domestic rabbits that roam the island. The rabbits are rather tame and will approach humans. Ōkunoshima played a key role during World War II as a poison gas factory for much of the chemical warfare that was carried out in China. History The island was a cultivated area until the Russo-Japanese War when ten forts were built to protect it. Three fishing families lived on the island. In 1925, the Imperial Japanese Army Institute of Science and Technology initiated a secret program to develop chemical weapons, based on extensive research that showed that chemical weapons were being produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okamura Island
is a small island in the Inland Sea of Japan. Administratively, it is part of the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. The island is famous for mikan and butterflies. As of 2006, the population was about 1,000. The area is 3.13 km2 and the circumference is 11.1 km. Access is from Imabari by fast or slow ferry boat, or by road from Kure. Transportation The island can be accessed by ferry from Imabari or from Ōmishima Island, Ehime. It can also be accessed by road from the city of Kure is a city in the Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 208,024 in 106,616 households and a population density of 590 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . With a strong industrial and naval heritage, ..., Hiroshima Prefecture through the Akinada Islands Connecting Bridges. The last of these bridges, the Okamura Great Bridge, is a 228 metre long arch bridge which connects Okamura Island with Nakano Island. Gallery References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
