Do you know about Onion Island? Also known as Awaji Island, this place in Japan is famous for its sweet tasting onions. This is thanks to the island’s sunny climate and fertile volcanic soil. Not only this. Some tourist attraction centers on the island feature quirky onion-themed decorations and activities. how cool is that? Recently, a social media user posted a video on Instagram giving viewers a detailed glimpse of Onion Island.
“A short distance from Kobe is Awaji Island – the onion paradise of Japan,” she says in the video. One of the major attractions is the Utsunuka Onaruto Bridge Memorial Museum. A giant onion sculpture overlooking the sea will first welcome you. It is the perfect place to click some stunning photos. Oh well, you are also welcome to buy cute onion shaped wigs here.
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Upon visiting the souvenir shop, you will be presented with a variety of onion-themed products. From onion snacks to Band-Aids, key chains to tote bags and tableware to clothing, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Additionally, there is a vehicle, a table and a piano as well as an onion claw machine – all decorated like an onion. “It’s quirky, it’s fun and it’s completely unique… Awaji Island is a must-see,” the woman says.
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Responses started coming rapidly.
“Top of Shrek’s bucket list,” read one comment, presumably referring to the film’s line of dialogue “Ogres are like onions – they have layers.”
One user wrote, “No onion, no life.”
“I hope one day they make Garlic Island,” wished another.
One person called onions “the most underrated vegetable ever.”
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Praising Japan’s innovation, one person said, “It would not be an exaggeration to say that when Japan does a theme-based program, it does it better than most countries.”
Here’s another lovely comment, “This is crazy, fun and unique. It makes me want to wear an onion wig and ride around in that little truck.
Till now this video has been viewed more than 45 lakh times.
