Asō Bay
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| Asō Bay | |
|---|---|
| 浅茅湾 (Japanese) | |
 Asō Bay, Tsushima | |
  Asō Bay | |
| Coordinates | 34°20′24″N 129°15′3″E / 34.34000°N 129.25083°E |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Max. width | 4.18 km (2.60 mi) (at mouth) |
| Surface area | 58 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Settlements | Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture |
Asō Bay (浅茅湾, Asō-wan) is a large, complex inlet that nearly cleaves the Japanese island of Tsushima in two. The bay is notable for its ria coastline, with many peninsulas and with many peninsulas and numerous small islands located close to the shore.[1] It is part of the Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Park.[2] Pearls are cultured, and Japanese amberjack are farmed in its waters.[3]
Manzeki Channel
[edit]The Manzeki Channel (万関瀬戸) connects Asō Bay with Miura Bay (三浦湾), which opens onto the Tsushima Straits. The channel was cut by the Imperial Japanese Navy between 1895 and 1904. It was originally twenty-five metres wide and three meters deep, but was later widened to accommodate larger vessels.[4]
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Top of Mount Shiroyama and Asō Bay, Tsushima -
Manzeki Channel (万関瀬戸, Manzeki seto)
References
[edit]- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Japan: Tsushima". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ "A Profile of Tsushima shi (Tsushima City)". Tsushima City. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ "浅茅湾". Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
- ^ Nicol, C. W. (7 March 2010). "Hark ye to the Donkey's Ears". The Japan Times. Retrieved 15 February 2012.