Wasashima

What it is

• An uninhabited island in the Seto Inland Sea part of the Shiwaku Islands.
• A former residential site where inhabitants engaged in quarrying and farming until after World War II.
• Location of the Wasashima Paleolithic archaeological site where many ancient artifacts were excavated.

What to see

• The massive Seto Ohashi Bridge which passes directly over the island.
• A small land area of approximately 4,246 square meters surrounded by the sea.
• The site of historical excavations that revealed significant Paleolithic remains.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.