Shōdoshima, Kagawa
Town in Shikoku, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shōdoshima (小豆島町, Shōdoshima-chō) is a town in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, with a population of 13,646.[2] The town was established in 2006 and covers various ports and communities on the eastern half of Shōdoshima, the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea.[3] Shōdoshima is roughly halfway between the much larger islands of Shikoku to the south and Honshu to the north, and has a mild and relatively dry climate.
Shōdoshima
小豆島町 | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 34°29′N 134°14′E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Shikoku |
Prefecture | Kagawa Prefecture |
District | Shōzu |
Government | |
• Mayor | Masahiko Oe |
Area | |
• Total | 95.59 km2 (36.91 sq mi) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 13,646 |
• Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
City hall address | 2100-4 Ikeda, Shōdoshima-chō, Shōzu-gun, Kagawa-ken 761-4388 |
Climate | Cfa |
Website | www |
Symbols | |
Flower | Olive |
Mascot | Olive Shimachan |
Tree | Olive |
Soy sauce production, which flourished through the early 20th century, remains a major industry.[4] Other industries include sōmen noodles, tsukudani (made with soy sauce), fishing and agriculture.[5] In Japan, olives were first successfully cultivated here in the 1910s[6] and olive oil production resurged in the late 20th century.[7]
Tourism is also economically important.[5] Shodoshima participates in the Setouchi Triennale, a regional art festival,[8] and the mountainous interior is home to Kankakei Gorge. The book and film Twenty-Four Eyes was set on the island, and a movie studio park and museum attracts visitors.[5]