Awaji, Northern coastal city in Awaji Island, Japan
Awaji is a city located on the northern portion of Awaji Island in Hyōgo Prefecture, covering a large area of land. The city sits between Osaka Bay and the Gulf of Harima, forming an important part of this island region.
The region was part of Tokushima Domain during the Edo period before taking its current form through municipal mergers in 2005. This reorganization brought together several local administrative areas into a single modern city.
The traditional Awaji Ningyō-Jōruri puppet theater presents performances in a dedicated hall, keeping alive a distinctive form of Japanese theater. Visitors can watch this art form firsthand and see how it remains part of local identity today.
Public buses and a bicycle rental system are the main ways to get around the city. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge connects the city directly to Kobe, making it easy to visit from the mainland.
The city maintains sister city relationships with Paranaguá in Brazil and St. Marys in the United States. These connections show how a Japanese island city builds bonds with communities around the world.
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