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The pure white, Taisho-period lighthouse standing at the absolute tip of the peninsula, the specialty juicy &#8220;mikan&#8221; citrus fruits nurtured by the warm climate, and fresh seafood are also major charms. It is an area where you can experience with your whole body the wild natural energy unique to a remote edge of the world and the emotions of a rustic fishing town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ikata Town, located on the &#8220;Sadamisaki Peninsula&#8221; stretching slenderly to the westernmost tip of Shikoku, is a coastal town charming for its dynamic landscapes where you can look out at two different beautiful seas\u2014the Uwa Sea and the Seto Inland Sea\u2014all at once. 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