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Imabari is a city in Ehime Prefecture, located on the northeastern coast of Shikoku island. It sits at the eastern end of the Shimanami Kaidō, a series of bridges and islands connecting Shikoku to Honshu across the Seto Inland Sea. The city was formally established in 1920 and has grown into one of the largest cities in Ehime Prefecture. Imabari is internationally recognized as a center of textile manufacturing, particularly towels. The city produces a significant share of Japan's towel output and has built a strong reputation for high-quality cotton goods. Imabari Castle, originally constructed in 1604 by feudal lord Tōdō Takatora, stands near the sea and is one of the few castles in Japan built directly on the coast. The Shimanami Kaidō cycling route, which begins in Imabari, is cons...
Imabari is a city in Ehime Prefecture, located on the northeastern coast of Shikoku island. It sits at the eastern end of the Shimanami Kaidō, a series of bridges and islands connecting Shikoku to Honshu across the Seto Inland Sea. The city was formally established in 1920 and has grown into one of the largest cities in Ehime Prefecture. Imabari is internationally recognized as a center of textile manufacturing, particularly towels. The city produces a significant share of Japan's towel output and has built a strong reputation for high-quality cotton goods. Imabari Castle, originally constructed in 1604 by feudal lord Tōdō Takatora, stands near the sea and is one of the few castles in Japan built directly on the coast. The Shimanami Kaidō cycling route, which begins in Imabari, is cons...
