Ehime sits on the northwest of Shikoku, bordering Kagawa and Tokushima to the east and Kochi to the south. The Seto Inland Sea lies to the north—linked to Hiroshima by the Shimanami Kaido—and the Uwa Sea opens to the west. Landscapes range from Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest peak in western Japan, to the wide views of the Shikoku Karst.
Three areas
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Toyo (East): Manufacturing hub; home of Imabari towels.
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Chuyo (Center): Cultural and economic core around Matsuyama and Dogo Onsen.
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Nanyo (South): Farming and fishing, with a rugged ria coastline.
From citrus and pearls to Tobe pottery and everyday tools, these settings shape goods you can find only in Ehime.