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Homotsukan
It is said to hold about forty percent of all armour designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.
Shimanami Kaido
It joins the islands of the Inland Sea. These were the waters of the Murakami pirates.
Shimanami Cycling
The holy land of cyclists. Seventy kilometres, crossing by bridge.
Shimonada Station
The sea begins just beyond the platform. It was called the station closest to the sea in Japan.
Imabari Towel
Soft water is used for bleaching, which is what makes them soft. Most of Japan's towels are made here.
Uwajima Bullfight
Bull is set against bull. It is said to have been a gift in thanks for rescuing a Dutch ship.
Garyu Sanso
A sukiya villa thrust out over the Hiji river. Ten years were spent on the concept and four on construction.
Mt. Ishizuchi
The highest peak in western Japan at 1,982 metres. A shugendo mountain climbed by three chains.
Terraced Orange Groves
Steep slopes terraced with stone walls. Citrus output here is among the highest in Japan.
Katsurahama
A statue of Sakamoto Ryoma looks out over the Pacific. Watatsumi Jinja stands at the tip of the cape.
Shinane-sai
One of the three great festivals of Tosa. It prays for the peace of the land.
Shimantogawa
The last clear stream in Japan. Bridges here are built without railings, so that they simply go under when the river rises.
Nora Dokei
A clock tower built so that farmers could tell the time. The samurai quarter survives.