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柱島 (Hashirajima)
Also known as: 柱島・Hashirajima
An island about 26 km south-east of Iwakuni Port, inside Setonaikai National Park. It is read Hashirajima, with jima voiced. The name is said to come from the many shrines (counted as "pillars") enshrined on the island, and it is the birthplace of Akane Taketo, a commander of the Kiheitai.
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