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Furthermore, it is a treasure trove of gastronomy represented by traditional &#8220;Uwajima Tai-meshi&#8221;\u2014where fresh sea bream sashimi is entangled in special sauce and raw egg to be placed atop white rice\u2014highly praised by international food gourmets. It is a place where your soul is deeply healed by the idyllic ocean landscape woven by its beautiful rias coastline, the refined castle town atmosphere built by the prestigious Date family, and the warm hospitality of local people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uwajima City, located in the southern part of Ehime Prefecture, is a charm-filled port town facing the Uwa Sea, where bullfighting, pearl cultivation, and a historic samurai culture deeply live. The town&#8217;s symbol, &#8220;Uwajima Castle,&#8221; is one of the &#8220;12 Existing Original Tenshu&#8221; retaining its appearance unchanged from the Edo period, and its sophisticated wooden architectural beauty is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. Furthermore, it is a treasure trove of gastronomy represented by traditional &#8220;Uwajima Tai-meshi&#8221;\u2014where fresh sea bream sashimi is entangled in special sauce and raw egg to be placed atop white rice\u2014highly praised by international food gourmets. 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