Naming Decision for 'Highlights Area' Inside Yoshima PA
The naming for the Yoshima PA 'Highlights Area' has been decided, with an award ceremony scheduled for April 4.
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Seto Ohashi Sogo Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Takuji Kato) has finalized the selected names, including the grand prize winner, for the naming contest held for the 'Highlights Area' inside Yoshima Parking Area on the Seto Ohashi Bridge, aimed at fostering greater familiarity among bridge users.
An award ceremony announcing the selected names and welcoming the winners will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Yoshima Parking Area.
This initiative was carried out to widely promote the appeal of Yoshima Parking Area and encourage more visitors to stop by.
**About the Grand Prize Winner**
[Creator's intent behind the name]
The name was designed to be a friendly and approachable nickname that gently conveys the charm of Yoshima Parking Area. By writing the place name 'Yoshima' in hiragana, it gives visitors a soft and warm impression, naturally evoking a sense of closeness to the area, and making it readable even for children. The name embodies the openness of gazing out at the spectacular Seto Inland Sea scenery and the image of a healing space where travelers can take a relaxing breather. It is a name befitting a welcoming place that appeals to a wide range of generations — families and tourists alike — and makes people want to come back again.
**About Yoshima**
Yoshima floats in the middle of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. On this island sits Yoshima Parking Area, the only rest stop along the Seto Ohashi Bridge. From the Tsukiyama Observation Deck and gardens on its southern side, visitors can enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of the small and large islands dotting the Seto Inland Sea alongside the majestic Seto Ohashi Bridge. Here, you can encounter scenery found nowhere else while enjoying the ever-changing colors of the sky and sea.
Wrapped in gentle sea breezes and expansive lawns, it is also a healing space where travelers can soothe their weariness through strolling and rest. Sitting on a bench, you can feel a sense of calm as time flows gently at 'island pace.'
**About the 'Highlights Area' of Yoshima Parking Area**
Within Yoshima Parking Area, there are many attractive spots for visitors to enjoy. The 'Tsukiyama Observation Deck' on the southern side offers a close-up view of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, with a spectacular vista extending all the way to Shamijima Island and trains running across the bridge. Nearby are a unique 'X'-shaped sundial and a shaded rest pavilion (azumaya) that stays cool even in summer, perfect for a leisurely visit.
Also popular are the 'Wataru Camera Stand' for self-portraits with character statues, a cable model of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, and displays of boring cores from its construction — spots where visitors can experience the scale of the bridge firsthand.
In spring, a beautiful wisteria trellis blooms, and 'Seto no Izumi' (a spring-fed pond) offers waterside scenery, allowing visitors to enjoy the charms of each season.
These spots are collectively referred to as the 'Midokoro Area' (Highlights Area) within Yoshima Parking Area.
An award ceremony announcing the selected names and welcoming the winners will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Yoshima Parking Area.
This initiative was carried out to widely promote the appeal of Yoshima Parking Area and encourage more visitors to stop by.
**About the Grand Prize Winner**
[Creator's intent behind the name]
The name was designed to be a friendly and approachable nickname that gently conveys the charm of Yoshima Parking Area. By writing the place name 'Yoshima' in hiragana, it gives visitors a soft and warm impression, naturally evoking a sense of closeness to the area, and making it readable even for children. The name embodies the openness of gazing out at the spectacular Seto Inland Sea scenery and the image of a healing space where travelers can take a relaxing breather. It is a name befitting a welcoming place that appeals to a wide range of generations — families and tourists alike — and makes people want to come back again.
**About Yoshima**
Yoshima floats in the middle of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. On this island sits Yoshima Parking Area, the only rest stop along the Seto Ohashi Bridge. From the Tsukiyama Observation Deck and gardens on its southern side, visitors can enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of the small and large islands dotting the Seto Inland Sea alongside the majestic Seto Ohashi Bridge. Here, you can encounter scenery found nowhere else while enjoying the ever-changing colors of the sky and sea.
Wrapped in gentle sea breezes and expansive lawns, it is also a healing space where travelers can soothe their weariness through strolling and rest. Sitting on a bench, you can feel a sense of calm as time flows gently at 'island pace.'
**About the 'Highlights Area' of Yoshima Parking Area**
Within Yoshima Parking Area, there are many attractive spots for visitors to enjoy. The 'Tsukiyama Observation Deck' on the southern side offers a close-up view of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, with a spectacular vista extending all the way to Shamijima Island and trains running across the bridge. Nearby are a unique 'X'-shaped sundial and a shaded rest pavilion (azumaya) that stays cool even in summer, perfect for a leisurely visit.
Also popular are the 'Wataru Camera Stand' for self-portraits with character statues, a cable model of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, and displays of boring cores from its construction — spots where visitors can experience the scale of the bridge firsthand.
In spring, a beautiful wisteria trellis blooms, and 'Seto no Izumi' (a spring-fed pond) offers waterside scenery, allowing visitors to enjoy the charms of each season.
These spots are collectively referred to as the 'Midokoro Area' (Highlights Area) within Yoshima Parking Area.