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Setouchi Japan
The Setouchi region (瀬戸内地方,
Setouchi chihō), or simply Setouchi, is a geographic
region of Japan. Setouchi includes the Seto Inland Sea
and the adjacent coastal areas of Honshū, Shikoku, and
Kyūshū, three of the four main islands of Japan. |
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Region
The Setouchi region (瀬戸内地方, Setouchi chihō), or simply
Setouchi, is a geographic region of Japan. Setouchi includes
the Seto Inland Sea and the adjacent coastal areas of Honshū,
Shikoku, and Kyūshū, three of the four main islands of
Japan.
The prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Fukuoka,
Ōita, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Hyōgo, Wakayama, and Osaka
all have coastlines on the Seto Sea and these coastline
areas are all included within the Setouchi region. The
cities of Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Takamatsu, and Matsuyama are
examples of cities located within the region. |
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Sea
The Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海, Seto Naikai), sometimes shortened
to the Inland Sea, is the body of water separating Honshu,
Shikoku, and Kyushu, three of the four main islands of
Japan.
Graphic - The map shows the
boundaries of the Seto Sea.
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Compared to the Sea of Japan side, the waves are calm on
the Seto Inland Sea. The sea is also famous for its periodic
red tides (赤潮, akashio) caused by dense aggregations of
certain phytoplankton that result in the deaths of large
numbers of fish.
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 Seto Sea Islands
What is an island? Well, according to Wikipedia the answer
is, an island or isle is a piece of land, distinct from
a continent, completely surrounded by water. A Google
search for the answer to this question further simplified
the definition, stating that an island is, a
piece of land surrounded by water. Either way, this was
the criteria for estimating the total number of islands in
the Seto Sea of Japan.
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Region Climate
The Seto Inland Sea climate is one of the climate divisions
of Japan. It is also called the Seto Inland Sea climate, Seto Inland Sea type climate, or Setouchi climate. It is
mainly found in the Setouchi region.
Graphic - The yellow on the
map is the area affected by the Seto Inland Sea climate.
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The Setouchi region is known for its moderate climate, with
a stable year-round temperature and relatively low rainfall
levels.
The seasonal winds are suppressed by the Shikoku Mountains
in Summer and the Chugoku Mountains in Winter, making the
climate more moderate throughout the year, with many sunny
days and little rain. Snowfall occurs about once or twice a
year, but heavy snowfall is rare except in mountainous
areas.
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Setouchi City
Setouchi (瀬戸内市, Setouchi-shi) is a city located
in southern Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Setouchi
is located in southeastern Okayama Prefecture
(called the Tobi region) to the east of the
prefectural capital of Okayama city. It faces
the Seto Inland Sea to the south, and the
coastline is intricate and forms part of the
Setonaikai National Park. Inhabited islands such
as Nagashima and the Ushimado Islands are within
the city limits. The western section forms part of
the Okayama Plain across the Yoshii River and is
called the Sencho Plain. Most of the area is
mountain forest at an elevation of 100 to 300
meters.
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Industry
The coastal area has developed into an industrial region,
including heavy chemical industries, and is known as the
Setouchi Industrial Region. The Setouchi Industrial Region
is an industrial area that stretches along the Seto Inland
Sea coast in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. It is
characterized by a high proportion of chemical substances in
terms of the value of manufactured goods shipped. It belongs
to the Pacific Belt, and is ranked third in terms of the
value of shipments among Japan's industrial zones and
regions, after the Chukyo Industrial Zone and the Hanshin
Industrial Zone. |
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