Revisiting Onomichi: Echoes of Japan’s Past in a Fading Port Town
The Legacy of Yasujiro Ozu’s “Tokyo Story” Amid Setouchi’s Decline
After a long absence, I’ve returned to Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture. Situated along the Seto Inland Sea, famous for its mild winters—uncommon in the otherwise rugged Japanese archipelago—Onomichi preserves the nostalgic charm of an old Japanese port town.
Today, Onomichi serves as the mainland gateway to the Setouchi Shimana…