Nōmi-jima
Geography
The island is roughly Y-shaped, with the former Nōmi occupying center, the Okimi - north-western branch, Edashima - north-eastern branch, and Ōgaki - the southern branch. The island's highest peak, mount 宇根山 (Uneyama) 542 m (1,778 ft) high, is located on the western edge of Nōmi town.
Transportation
Since 1973, the island is connected to the Japanese mainland of Honshu by the Hayase Ōhashi bridge passing through the Kurahashi-jima island. The island is served by the national route 487. Also, ferries are available from the cities of Hiroshima and Kure on Honshu island and Matsuyama on Shikoku island.
History
The Imperial Japanese Naval Academy was moved to Edashima Island in 1888. While the academy still exists under the name Naval Academy Edashima, modern Edashima focuses on olive cultivation and fish hatcheries in Edashima Bay north of the island.
Further reading
- Cecil Bullock, Edashima: the Dartmouth of Japan (London, 1942)
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