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Awajishima 2

This is Sumoto town in Awajishima. It is unique because some of the buildings are made of red brick. This is very unique in Japan. I don`t see a lot of red brick buildings anywhere in Osaka. It is possible that I maybe have never seen one. Many years ago these buidlings were used to make yarn and thread. Now the buildings have been renovated and re-modeled and are used as a library, museum, cafe, and a few other shops.
The dragon statue guarding the water place in the front of many shrines and temples. The water is used to wash and purify your hands and yourself. (I use a lot of water!!! ;) Also, you are supposed to rinse your mouth out with the water. Some people, like me, also drink the water.

A pagoda

the cafe