Awaji
an island in j-pan, 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.
j-panese fairy world william elliot griffis
in common geography it is identified as awaji, at the entrance of the inland sea.
the religions of j-pan 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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