AUG 15 2022 Snapshots of Summer in Awaji 2022. Let’s take a snapshot at various sites in Awaji Island from the North to South along with route 28. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from a parking area of Awaji Akashi Kaikyo Bridge from Sheff’s garden at Iwaya sea shore. Inside of Sheff’s Garden. For your memory of Awaji Island. Route 28 to Awaji City Central area. A highway (Awaji-Naruto highway) connecting the north and the south located on the hill-top area. The entrance of Awaji-Yumebutai, a hotel and an international congress hall, built under the plan by an architect, Tadao Ando. The area was used to be a ruin after removing soil for building Kansan Air Port, now covered by green. East coast along with route 28 to Awaji City central area. Sun beach at Higashiura area for swimming. East coast of Awaji along with route 28 to the south. Hachijyoji temple enshrining the traditional 7 buddhism gods. A rocky sea shore along with route 28 toward Sumoto City. Ohama beach at Sumoto city. Many people from Kansai area are visiting to swim Several brick buildings which were used to be a textile factory of Kanebo Co. about 100 years ago. Those are now open for Sumoto citizens and tourists. A memorial park for citizens and tourists. Sen-zan mountain located at the north end of Sumoto city. At the top of this mountain Senkoji temple is enshrined. The temple is the religion center for Awaji people. The main gate and the cathedral of Senkoji temple. An ancient three layered Buddhism tower. A mountain road to Senkoji temple. Shining rice leaves in the mid summer. Rice cultivation is the main agriculture in Awaji Island since 1500 years ago. Awaji Ningyo-za theater is built to preserve Jyoruri, a traditional puppet show. Awaji Ningyoza theater. Let’s go to Jyoruri. A war memorial monument located at the south end of Awaji Island for the lost young students during World War II. A memorial museum for the lost students during World War II. Naruto Kaikyo bridge from the south end of Awaji Island. Ama beach area located at the south end of Awaji Island. Ama beach for swimming.