Setouchi Region

“DEEP JAPAN” Exhibit on Seto Inland Sea Has Opened at Kansai International Airport

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Monday, February 17, 2020

The Setouchi area, which includes the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, is a region rich in nature exceeding 900,000 hectares and containing 727 islands.

Key Points: 
  • The Setouchi area, which includes the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, is a region rich in nature exceeding 900,000 hectares and containing 727 islands.
  • Seto Inland Sea was central to ancient Japan's sea routes.
  • Now, Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay, the easternmost point of that area, serves as a key gateway connecting Setouchi to the world.
  • The LED lighting patterns are generated from Seto Inland Sea wave data as well as data from the timetable of international flights arriving at Kansai International Airport.