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[[File:Yanaizu town office in Fukushima.JPG|right|thumb|Yanaizu Town Hall]]
[[file:圓蔵寺 - panoramio (2).jpg|thumb|right|Enzō-ji]]
{{Nihongo|'''Yanaizu'''|柳津町|Yanaizu-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of
==Geography==
Yanaizu is located in the northern portion of the [[Aizu]] region of Fukushima Prefecture
*Mountains : Mount Hakase
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Yanaizu has a [[Humid continental climate]] (Köppen ''Dfb'') characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Yanaizu is 11.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1428 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -0.9 °C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/fukushima/yanaizu-50674/ Yanaizu climate data]</ref>
The area of present-day Yanaizu was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]]. The area formed part of the holdings of [[Aizu Domain]] during the [[Edo period]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], the area was organized as part of [[Kawanuma District, Fukushima|Kawanuma District]]. Fukushima Prefecture.▼
==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Yanaizu population statistics]</ref> the population of Yanaizu has declined steadily over the past 70 years and is now much less than it was a century ago.
{{Historical populations
| 1920 | 7,673
| 1930 | 8,232
| 1940 | 8,741
| 1950 | 9,632
| 1960 | 9,035
| 1970 | 6,817
| 1980 | 5,678
| 1990 | 5,343
| 2000 | 4,669
| 2010 | 4,009
| 2020 | 3,081
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==History==
▲The area of present-day Yanaizu was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]]. The area formed part of the holdings of [[Aizu Domain]] during the [[Edo period]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]], the area was organized as part of [[Kawanuma District, Fukushima|Kawanuma District]]
==Economy==
The economy of Yanaizu is based primarily on agriculture, with seasonal tourism.
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Yanaizu has two public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.
==Transportation==
===Railway===
===Highway===
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|49}}
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==Local attractions==
* Enzō-ji, Buddhist temple, the site of a [[Hadaka Matsuri]] every January 7. This festival was featured in the NHK World program "Out & About" on February 10, 2008.
* Saitō Kiyoshi Art Museum
* Yanaizu Onsen
* Nishiama Onsen
* [[Meibutsu]]
** [[Akabeko]]
** Awa-manju - [[millet]] based steamed buns stuffed with [[red bean]] paste
==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.town.yanaizu.fukushima.jp/ Official Website] {{
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Latest revision as of 01:03, 22 August 2022
Yanaizu
柳津町 | |
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Coordinates: 37°31′33.8″N 139°43′10.6″E / 37.526056°N 139.719611°E | |
Country | Japan |
Region | Tōhoku |
Prefecture | Fukushima |
District | Kawanuma |
Area | |
• Total | 175.82 km2 (67.88 sq mi) |
Population (November 2019) | |
• Total | 3,304 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
- Tree | Willow |
- Flower | Paulownia tomentosa |
- Bird | Japanese bush warbler |
Phone number | 0241-42-2112 |
Address | 234 Shimohiraotsu Yanaizu, Yanaizu-machi, Kawanuma-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-7201 |
Website | Official website |
Yanaizu (柳津町, Yanaizu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2019[update], the town had an estimated population of 3,304 in 1,269 households,[1] and a population density of 19 persons per km². The total area of the town was 175.82 square kilometres (67.88 sq mi).
Geography[edit]
Yanaizu is located in the northern portion of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture.The Takitani River flows north and south through the town and joins the Tadami River, which crosses the northern part of the town. The southern part of the town is mountainous.
- Mountains : Mount Hakase
- Rivers : Tadami River, Takitani River
Neighboring municipalities[edit]
Fukushima Prefecture
Climate[edit]
Yanaizu has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) characterized by warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Yanaizu is 11.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1428 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -0.9 °C.[2]
Demographics[edit]
Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Yanaizu has declined steadily over the past 70 years and is now much less than it was a century ago.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1920 | 7,673 | — |
1930 | 8,232 | +7.3% |
1940 | 8,741 | +6.2% |
1950 | 9,632 | +10.2% |
1960 | 9,035 | −6.2% |
1970 | 6,817 | −24.5% |
1980 | 5,678 | −16.7% |
1990 | 5,343 | −5.9% |
2000 | 4,669 | −12.6% |
2010 | 4,009 | −14.1% |
2020 | 3,081 | −23.1% |
History[edit]
The area of present-day Yanaizu was part of ancient Mutsu Province. The area formed part of the holdings of Aizu Domain during the Edo period. After the Meiji Restoration, the area was organized as part of Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. The village of Yanaizu was founded with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1898. Yanaizu annexed the neighboring villages of Kurado and Iitani on May 1, 1921. The village was raised to town status on May 20, 1942. On March 31, 1955, Yanaizu annexed the neighboring village of Nishiyama from Ōnuma District, Fukushima.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Yanaizu is based primarily on agriculture, with seasonal tourism.
Education[edit]
Yanaizu has two public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government. The town does not have a high school.
Transportation[edit]
Railway[edit]
- Aizu-Yanaizu - Gōdo - Takiya
Highway[edit]
Local attractions[edit]
- Enzō-ji, Buddhist temple, the site of a Hadaka Matsuri every January 7. This festival was featured in the NHK World program "Out & About" on February 10, 2008.
- Saitō Kiyoshi Art Museum
- Yanaizu Onsen
- Nishiama Onsen
- Meibutsu
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Media related to Yanaizu, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Website (in Japanese)