Why was the bridge akashi kaikyo given its name?

The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, also known as the Pearl Bridge, is named after the Akashi Strait (Akashi Kaikyō) it spans, which separates Awaji Island from the city of Kobe in Japan. The name "Akashi" refers to the nearby Akashi City, while "Kaikyō" means "strait" in Japanese. The bridge is notable for being the longest suspension bridge in the world, symbolizing engineering achievement and connectivity in the region.