Shimanto River
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Fisheries
Since the river is remote from major cities and does not have any dams, it is sometimes referred to as "the last clear stream of Japan".[2][3] Fishing and production of nori is a thriving industry along the river.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Lack of dams
Due to lack of damming of the river, it has been named one of the "Three Free-Flowing Rivers in Japan", along with the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture and the Kakita River in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Sinking bridges
The river also has 47 Script error: No such module "Nihongo"., including those on its tributaries.[4] Chinkabashi are low-water crossings constructed without parapets in order not to be washed away by floods. The prefecture decided to preserve them as cultural heritage.
See also
- Yoshino River, which has similar low water crossings
References
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