Awaji

an island in Japan, S of Honshu and N of Shikoku. 230 sq. mi. (596 sq. km).
Historical Examples

The first island brought up out of the water was Awaji; and then the main island.
Japanese Fairy World William Elliot Griffis

In common geography it is identified as Awaji, at the entrance of the Inland Sea.
The Religions of Japan William Elliot Griffis

It was first produced between the years 1830 and 1840 Awaji.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 2 Various

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