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| blank1_info_sec2 = Omachi 1-2, Miharu Town, Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture 963-7796
| blank1_info_sec2 = Omachi 1-2, Miharu Town, Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture 963-7796
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{{nihongo|'''Miharu'''|三春町|Miharu-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Tamura District, Fukushima|Tamura District]], [[Fukushima Prefecture]], in northern [[Honshū]], [[Japan]]. As of December 2014, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 17,254 and a [[population density]] of 237 persons per km². The total area was 72.76 &nbsp;km².
{{Nihongo|'''Miharu'''|三春町|Miharu-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2020|03|01}}, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 17,471 in 6348 households,<ref>[http://www.town.miharu.fukushima.jp Miharu Town home page official statistics]{{in lang|ja}}</ref> and a [[population density]] of 240 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area of the town was {{convert|72.76|sqkm|sqmi}}.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Miharu is located in [[Tamura District, Fukushima|Tamura District]] in north-central Fukushima prefecture. The town is located in an hilly region of the Abukuma Mountains, with peaks of 300–500 meters.
[[File:三春町役場.JPG|thumb|Miharu Town Hall]]
Miharu is located in north-central Fukushima prefecture.
*Lakes: [[Miharu Dam]]
*Lakes: [[Miharu Dam]]


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** [[Nihonmatsu, Fukushima|Nihonmatsu]]
** [[Nihonmatsu, Fukushima|Nihonmatsu]]
** [[Motomiya, Fukushima|Motomiya]]
** [[Motomiya, Fukushima|Motomiya]]

==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-fukushima.php Miharu population statistics]</ref> the population of Miharu has declined modestly from 1960 levels.
{{Historical populations
| 1960 | 22,485
| 1970 | 19,898
| 1980 | 19,047
| 1990 | 19,205
| 2000 | 19,976
| 2010 | 18,191
| 2020 | 17,018
|align = none
| footnote =
}}

==Climate==
Miharu has a [[Humid subtropical climate|humid continental climate]] (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Miharu is 11.3&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1282&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.2&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around -0.3&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/location/50689/ Miharu climate data]</ref>


==History==
==History==
The area of present-day Miharu was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]]. During the [[Edo period]] the area formed [[Miharu Domain]], a 50,000 [[koku]] [[Han system|han]] ruled by the [[Akita clan]] from 1645 until the [[Meiji Restoration]]. It was subsequently organized as part of [[Nakadōri]] region of [[Iwaki Province (1868)|Iwaki Province]].
The area of present-day Miharu was part of ancient [[Mutsu Province]]. During the [[Edo period]], the area was the [[jōkamachi|castle town]] of [[Miharu Domain]], a 50,000 ''[[koku]]'' [[Han system|han]] ruled by the [[Akita clan]] from 1645 until the [[Meiji Restoration]]. It was subsequently organized as part of [[Nakadōri]] region of [[Iwaki Province (1868)|Iwaki Province]].


Miharu town was established with the formation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1955, it annexed the neighboring villages of Ogisawa, Nakazuma, Nakago, Sawaishi and Kurita, all from Tamura District.
Miharu town was established with the formation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1955, Miharu annexed the neighboring villages of Ogisawa, Nakazuma, Nakago, Sawaishi and Kurita, all from [[Tamura District, Fukushima|Tamura District]].


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Education==
==Education==
Miharu has six public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Fukushima Board of Education.
*Fukushima Prefectural Tamura High School
*Fukushima Prefectural Tamura High School
* Miharu Middle School
* six elementary schools


==Transportation==
==Transportation==

===Railway===
===Railway===
*[[JR East]] - [[Ban'etsu East Line]]
[[File:JR logo (east).svg|22px]][[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] - [[Ban'etsu East Line]]
**{{STN|Miharu}}
*{{STN|Miharu}}


===Highway===
===Highway===
*[[Ban-etsu Expressway]]
*{{RouteBox|E49||#008766}} [[Ban-etsu Expressway]]
*[[Japan National Route 288]]
*{{jct|country=JPN|Route|288}}


==International relations==
==International relations==
*{{flagicon|USA}} - [[Rice Lake, Wisconsin]], United States, since August 21, 1987.
*{{flagicon|USA}} - Sister city to [[Rice Lake, Wisconsin]], United States, since August 21, 1987. Sister city relationship was spearheaded by Phyllis and Jeana Schieffer. Jeana was employed by the Miharu Board of Education from 1986 to 1989 as an assistant English teacher and still resides in Miharu today.

==Noted people from Miharu==
*[[Kōno Hironaka]], politician
*[[Junko Tabei]], mountaineer


==Local attractions==
==Local attractions==
[[File:Illuminated Takizakura.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Illuminate with beni weeping cherry tree in Takizakura Park]]
[[File:Illuminated Takizakura.jpg|thumb|right|The Takizakura tree at night]]
*Takizakura Park - The name "Miharu" in Japanese means three springs. In most parts of Japan, plum, peach, and cherry trees blossom at different times, but in Miharu, they blossom almost simultaneously. Miharu is home of the [[Miharu Takizakura|Takizakura]], or waterfall cherry tree, is over 1,000 years old and brings tourists from all over Japan to see it in the springtime. It is registered as a living national treasure by the Japanese government.
*Takizakura Park - The name "Miharu" in Japanese means three springs. In most parts of Japan, plum, peach, and cherry trees blossom at different times, but in Miharu, they blossom almost simultaneously. Miharu is home of the [[Miharu Takizakura|Takizakura]], or "waterfall cherry tree", is over 1,000 years old and brings tourists from all over Japan to see it in the springtime. It is registered as a living national treasure by the Japanese government.
*Site of Miharu Castle
*Site of [[Miharu Castle]]

=== Tradition & Culture ===
*[[Miharu-goma]]
*[[Miharu-goma]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.town.miharu.fukushima.jp/index.html}} {{ja icon}}
* {{official|1=http://www.town.miharu.fukushima.jp/}} {{in lang|ja}}


{{Fukushima}}
{{Fukushima}}

{{Authority control}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]
[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]

Latest revision as of 10:23, 17 March 2024

Miharu
三春町
Miharu Town Hall
Miharu Town Hall
Flag of Miharu
Official seal of Miharu
Location of Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture
Location of Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture
Miharu is located in Japan
Miharu
Miharu
 
Coordinates: 37°26′27.6″N 140°29′33.3″E / 37.441000°N 140.492583°E / 37.441000; 140.492583
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureFukushima
DistrictTamura
Area
 • Total72.76 km2 (28.09 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2020)
 • Total17,471
 • Density240/km2 (620/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeWeeping Cherry blossom
- FlowerRhododendron
- BirdJapanese bush warbler
Phone number0247-62-2111
AddressOmachi 1-2, Miharu Town, Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture 963-7796
WebsiteOfficial website

Miharu (三春町, Miharu-machi) is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 17,471 in 6348 households,[1] and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 72.76 square kilometres (28.09 sq mi).

Geography[edit]

Miharu is located in Tamura District in north-central Fukushima prefecture. The town is located in an hilly region of the Abukuma Mountains, with peaks of 300–500 meters.

Neighboring municipalities[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Miharu has declined modestly from 1960 levels.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1960 22,485—    
1970 19,898−11.5%
1980 19,047−4.3%
1990 19,205+0.8%
2000 19,976+4.0%
2010 18,191−8.9%
2020 17,018−6.4%

Climate[edit]

Miharu has a humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Miharu is 11.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1282 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.2 °C, and lowest in January, at around -0.3 °C.[3]

History[edit]

The area of present-day Miharu was part of ancient Mutsu Province. During the Edo period, the area was the castle town of Miharu Domain, a 50,000 koku han ruled by the Akita clan from 1645 until the Meiji Restoration. It was subsequently organized as part of Nakadōri region of Iwaki Province.

Miharu town was established with the formation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. On April 1, 1955, Miharu annexed the neighboring villages of Ogisawa, Nakazuma, Nakago, Sawaishi and Kurita, all from Tamura District.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Miharu is primarily agricultural, with some chemical and light manufacturing.

Education[edit]

Miharu has six public elementary schools and one public junior high school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Fukushima Board of Education.

  • Fukushima Prefectural Tamura High School

Transportation[edit]

Railway[edit]

JR East - Ban'etsu East Line

Highway[edit]

International relations[edit]

  • United States - Sister city to Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States, since August 21, 1987. Sister city relationship was spearheaded by Phyllis and Jeana Schieffer. Jeana was employed by the Miharu Board of Education from 1986 to 1989 as an assistant English teacher and still resides in Miharu today.

Noted people from Miharu[edit]

Local attractions[edit]

The Takizakura tree at night
  • Takizakura Park - The name "Miharu" in Japanese means three springs. In most parts of Japan, plum, peach, and cherry trees blossom at different times, but in Miharu, they blossom almost simultaneously. Miharu is home of the Takizakura, or "waterfall cherry tree", is over 1,000 years old and brings tourists from all over Japan to see it in the springtime. It is registered as a living national treasure by the Japanese government.
  • Site of Miharu Castle

Tradition & Culture[edit]

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Media related to Miharu, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons