Extent
The International Hydrographic Organization's definition of the limits of the Inland Sea (published in 1953, and using now obsolete spellings) is as follows:
On the West. The Southeastern limit of the Japan Sea .
On the East (Kii Suidô). A line running from Takura Saki (34°16'N) in Honsyû to Oishi Hana in the island of Awazi, through this island to Sio Saki (34°11'N) and on to Oiso Saki in Sikoku.
On the South (Bungo Suidô). A line joining Sada Misaki (33°20'N) in Sikoku and Seki Saki in Kyûsyû.
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