Etajima (Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Etajima is an island and city area (Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture) located off the coast of Hiroshima Bay. It is an area where historical sites related to the navy coexist with the rich natural beauty of the sea. From the Meiji to Showa periods, it was the base of the former Naval Academy, and even today it is home to educational and training facilities related to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
