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Awaji, island in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is the largest island in the Inland Sea, between the main
islands of Shikoku and Honshu. Farming, fishing, and pottery making are the chief occupations. The
island is a tourist destination known for the tidal whirlpools in Naruto Straits, between Awaji and
Shikoku, and for the traditional puppet theater, a 400-year-old folk art said to have originated there.
Awaji Island is the midpoint of the Seto Ohashi bridge connecting Honshu to Shikoku, part of which
opened in 1988. The largest city and administrative center of the island is Sumoto. Area, 593 sq km
(228 sq mi); population (1990) 166,218.
Wares Longest gLSpensioa Bridge Bringing the World Closer to Sarnofo
Location
Awl li Island is Mcated iA a ley area joining the Keiltansbio
disl:it:t and ShIlmiku that is the niolhical and economic cerrter of
the Kansai rebiou. 5am07a City is in a prime location ai the
czm.ml soidheastern part of t'_ie island,whicil is east of th-e Inland
Sea and faces Osaka Bay. Sumoto is the gateway to Iba an:ieot
wa of Awaji :cml the base r3f lha marina transportation netivork.
tiirilh the completion ot the Akashi Bri:tigc and tht Rabe-Awaji
Naruto Highway, Stunoto is within about one hour from The
majx cities in the H;Insbin region and is-connected to the Kawai
g)ela• 00 Z Iilern icnal Airport, El is also a main .terminal for highway
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