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Picture of the day -
November 30, 2007
Japan's "Inland Sea"
Photo courtesy of
Ian
Schofield.
Today's picture features the scenic
Inland Sea, one of the most famous bodies of water in all of
Japan. Called Seto-naikai by the Japanese, this beautiful sea
separates three of the country's main islands: Honshū, Kyūshū and
Shikoku.
Because the Inland Sea connects the Pacific Ocean to the
Sea of
Japan, ships from all around the world travel her waters on a daily
basis, carrying cargo and passengers between the various Japanese
islands and to and from all parts of the globe. This
heavily-trafficked shipping route is so vital to Japan's economy
that if it ever gets cut off for any reason, a significant
percentage of Japan's workforce could soon be out of work and the
nation's economy would take a serious hit.
Photographer Ian Schofield took this beautiful photograph, and the
following is a little background information about it:
"The image was taken from Miyajima Island looking out onto the
Inland Sea with Hiroshima off to the left. To get to this spot you
must take two ropeways...and beware of the monkeys!"
--Ian Schofield
Mr. Schofield invites you to
visit his
website where you will find many more of his wonderful photos.
Visitor Comments...Name: Sam Phillips
Town: New York, NY
This picture brings back many wonderful memories of the years I
spent living and working in Tokyo. I spent many hours walking around
and exploring the islands, and I clearly remember seeing this exact
same view. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
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