Shodoshima, Town center in Shōzu district, Kagawa, Japan
Description
Shōdoshima is a town spread across hilly terrain in the Seto Inland Sea, with coastal stretches and farmland throughout. The landscape combines mountains, shoreline, and cultivated areas that shape how the place develops and functions.
History
The town shifted from traditional azuki bean farming to becoming Japan's first successful olive-growing center in the early 1900s. This transformation reshaped the local economy and agricultural identity.
Culture
The town carries the legacy of Sakae Tsuboi's novel Twenty-Four Eyes, which shaped how people think about this place. Visitors can recognize locations from the story and see how deeply the book remains woven into local life.
Practical
Regular ferry services connect the town to mainland ports including Takamatsu and Himeji with multiple daily departures year-round. Plan your arrival and departure around ferry schedules, as frequencies may shift with seasons.
Did you know?
The Dofuchi Strait nearby has a narrowest point of about 10 meters, making it the world's most narrow navigable waterway. This geographical oddity draws curious visitors who want to witness the passage firsthand.
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小豆警察署
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