JAPAN PHOTOS by Philbert Ono

Originally built in 1604 by Lord Takatora Todo, Imabari Castle today is still a very good castle complex with great views of the city and Inland Sea. The castle tower was reconstructed in 1980. Unfortunately, my camera lens had a fogging problem.

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Imabari is on one end of the Shimanami Kaido Expressway and Cycling Road that goes across the Seto Inland Sea to Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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Proudly overlooking the city, Matsuyama Castle took 26 years to complete in 1602. It gives great views of the Inland Sea.

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This is a small, but very scenic island 400 meters off the coast of Matsuyama.

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Originally completed in 1601 by master castle builder Lord Todo Takatora. The castle tower is small, but designated as an Important Cultural Asset. It gives great views of the city and bay. Unfortunately, my camera lens had a fogging problem.

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Other sights in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture. Uwajima was the home of the Ehime Maru boat which was sunk by the USS Greeneville submarine in Hawaii in Feb. 2001. I visited Uwajima before the accident.

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