Cape Kedo: Remnants of Boshu Stone Quarries and Rich Geological History
Location: Kedoura Inlet, Chiba Prefecture, Japan Timestamp: 9:22・2024/07/10
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Cape Kedo, situated on the west coast of Chiba Prefecture facing the Pacific Ocean, showcases heavily eroded sea cliffs and remnants of quarried stone.
This coastal area, including Cape Kedo and numerous other capes along the Boso Peninsula, was once a bustling site of stone quarries. These quarries extracted Boshu stone, which was ideal for crafting tombstones, stone lanterns, and large blocks used for building foundations and construction materials during the Edo Period (1603–1868).
Read the full write-up (2-minute read), which includes links to maps and sources for further reading: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20240710-cliffs