Yanaizu, Fukushima: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
I add photo
update, expand
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox settlement
{{Japanese city
<!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->
| Name = Yanaizu
| name = {{raise|0.2em|Yanaizu}}
| JapaneseName = 柳津町
| native_name = {{lower|0.1em|{{nobold|{{lang|ja|柳津町}}}}}}
|settlement_type=Town
| official_name =
|ImageSkyline= Yanaizu town office in Fukushima.JPG
| native_name_lang = ja
|ImageCaption= Yanaizu Town hall
| settlement_type = [[Towns of Japan|Town]]
| MapImage= Yanaizu in Fukushima Prefecture Ja.svg
<!-- images, nickname, motto -->
| Region = [[Tōhoku region|Tōhoku]]
| image_skyline = Yanaizu town office in Fukushima.JPG
| Prefecture = [[Fukushima Prefecture]]
| imagesize =
| District = [[Kawanuma District, Fukushima|Kawanuma]]
| image_alt =
| Area_km2 = 176.07
| image_caption = Yanaizu Town Hall
| Population = 4,434
| image_flag = Flag of Yanaizu Fukushima.JPG
| PopDate = 2003
| flag_alt =
| Density_km2 = auto
| image_seal = Yanaizu Fukushima chapter.JPG
| Coords =
| seal_alt =
| LatitudeDegrees= 37
| image_shield =
| LatitudeMinutes= 31
| shield_alt =
| LatitudeSeconds=
| image_blank_emblem =
| LongtitudeDegrees= 139
| nickname =
| LongtitudeMinutes= 43
| motto =
| LongtitudeSeconds=
<!-- maps and coordinates -->
| Mayor =
| image_map = Yanaizu in Fukushima Prefecture Ja.svg
| Tree =
| map_alt =
| Flower =
| map_caption = Location of Yanaizu in [[Fukushima Prefecture]]
| Bird =
| pushpin_map = Japan
| SymbolImage =
| pushpin_label_position = <!-- position of the pushpin label: left, right, top, bottom, none -->
| CityHallPostalCode =
| pushpin_map_alt =
| CityHallAddress =
| pushpin_map_caption = &nbsp;
| CityHallPhone =
| latd=37| latm=31 | lats=| latNS=N
| CityHallLink = [http://www.town.yanaizu.fukushima.jp/ Town of Yanaizu]
| longd=139 | longm=43 | longs=| longEW= E
| CityMap =
| coor_pinpoint = <!-- to specify exact location of coordinates (was coor_type) -->
| Elevation =
| coordinates_display = inline,title
| coordinates_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref> tags -->
<!-- location -->
| coordinates_region = JP
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name = [[Japan]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[List of regions of Japan|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tōhoku region|Tōhoku]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Fukushima Prefecture]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Japan|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Kawanuma District, Fukushima|Kawanuma District]]
<!-- established -->
| established_title = <!-- Settled -->
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
<!-- seat, smaller parts -->
| seat_type = <!-- defaults to: Seat -->
| seat =
<!-- government type, leaders -->
| government_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref> tags -->
| leader_party =
| leader_title = - Mayor
| leader_name =
| leader_title1 =
| leader_name1 = <!-- etc., up to leader_title4 / leader_name4 -->
<!-- display settings -->
| total_type = <!-- to set a non-standard label for total area and population rows -->
| unit_pref = <!-- enter: Imperial, to display imperial before metric -->
<!-- area -->
| area_magnitude = <!-- use only to set a special wikilink -->
| area_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref> tags -->
| area_total_km2 = 176.07
| area_land_km2 =
| area_water_km2 =
| area_water_percent =
| area_note =
<!-- elevation -->
| elevation_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref> tags -->
| elevation_m =
<!-- population -->
| population_footnotes = <!-- for references: use <ref> tags -->
| population_total = 3634
| population_as_of = September 2014
| population_density_km2 = 20.6
| population_est =
| pop_est_as_of =
| population_demonym = <!-- demonym, ie. Liverpudlian for someone from Liverpool -->
| population_note =
<!-- time zone(s) -->
| timezone1 = [[Japan Standard Time]]
| utc_offset1 = +9
| timezone1_DST =
| utc_offset1_DST =
<!-- postal codes, area code -->
| postal_code_type =
| postal_code =
| area_code_type = <!-- defaults to: Area code(s) -->
| area_code =
<!-- blank fields (section 1) -->
| blank_name_sec1 = City Symbols
| blank1_name_sec1 = - Tree
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Willow]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = - Flower
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Paulownia tomentosa]]
| blank3_name_sec1 = - Bird
| blank3_info_sec1 = [[Japanese bush warbler]]
| blank4_name_sec1 =
| blank4_info_sec1 =
| blank5_name_sec1 =
| blank5_info_sec1 =
| blank6_name_sec1 =
| blank6_info_sec1 =
| blank7_name_sec1 =
| blank7_info_sec1 =
<!-- blank fields (section 2) -->
| blank_name_sec2 = Phone&nbsp;number
| blank_info_sec2 = 0241-42-2112
| blank1_name_sec2 = Address
| blank1_info_sec2 = 234 Shimohiraotsu Yanaizu, Yanaizu-machi, Kawanuma-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-7201
<!-- website, footnotes -->
| website = *{{Official|http://www.town.yanaizu.fukushima.jp　official website}}
| footnotes =
}}
}}
{{nihongo|'''Yanaizu'''|柳津町|Yanaizu-machi}} is a [[Towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Kawanuma District, Fukushima|Kawanuma District]], [[Fukushima Prefecture]], in northern [[Honshū]], [[Japan]]. As of September 2014, the town had an estimated [[population]] of 3,634 and a [[population density]] of 20.6 persons per km². The total area was 176.07 km².


==Geography==
{{nihongo|'''Yanaizu'''|柳津町|Yanaizu-machi}} is a [[List of towns of Japan|town]] located in [[Kawanuma District, Fukushima|Kawanuma District]], [[Fukushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]].
Yanaizu is located in the northern portion of the [[Aizu]] region of Fukushima Prefecture, in a valley bordered by the Tadami River and the Takitani River. The climate is like many other parts of northern Japan, with cold winters and snowfall averaging 2 meters.


*Mountains : Mount Hakase
As of 2003, the town has an estimated [[population]] of 4,434 and a [[population density]] of 25.18 persons per km². The total area is 176.07&nbsp;km².
*Rivers : [[Tadami River]], Takitani River


===Neighboring municipalities===
The town is well known for the Enzo-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.
*[[Nishiaizu, Fukushima]]
*[[Aizubange, Fukushima]]
*[[Aizumisato, Fukushima]]
*[[Shōwa, Fukushima]]
*[[Mishima, Fukushima]]
*[[Kaneyama, Fukushima]]


==History==
It is also home to the [[Kiyoshi Saitō]] Museum of Art. Kiyoshi Saitō was an Aizu native.
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.

The modern village of Yanaizu was founded with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1898. Yanaizu annexed the neighboring villages of Kurado and Iitani on May 1, 1921. The villaged 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==
{{Empty section|date=October 2014}}

==Transportation==
===Railway===
*[[East Japan Railway Company|JR East]] – [[Tadami Line]]
** {{ja-stalink|Aizu-Yanaizu}} - {{ja-stalink|Gōdo||Fukushima}} - {{ja-stalink|Takiya}}

===Highway===
*[[Japan National Route 49]]
*[[Japan National Route 252]]
*[[Japan National Route 400]]

==Local attractions==
{{Expand section|date=October 2014}}
* 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


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
{{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.town.yanaizu.fukushima.jp/ Yanaizu official website] {{ja icon}}
*{{Official|http://www.town.yanaizu.fukushima.jp　official website}} {{ja icon}}


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


{{Fukushima-geo-stub}}
[[Category:Towns in Fukushima Prefecture]]

Revision as of 07:13, 16 October 2014

Yanaizu
柳津町
Town
Yanaizu Town Hall
Yanaizu Town Hall
Flag of Yanaizu
Flag
Official seal of Yanaizu
Seal
Location of Yanaizu in Fukushima Prefecture
Location of Yanaizu in Fukushima Prefecture
CountryJapan
RegionTōhoku
PrefectureFukushima Prefecture
DistrictKawanuma District
Area
 • Total176.07 km2 (67.98 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2014)
 • Total3,634
 • Density20.6/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- TreeWillow
- FlowerPaulownia tomentosa
- BirdJapanese bush warbler
Phone number0241-42-2112
Address234 Shimohiraotsu Yanaizu, Yanaizu-machi, Kawanuma-gun, Fukushima-ken 969-7201
Website

Yanaizu (柳津町, Yanaizu-machi) is a town located in Kawanuma District, Fukushima Prefecture, in northern Honshū, Japan. As of September 2014, the town had an estimated population of 3,634 and a population density of 20.6 persons per km². The total area was 176.07 km².

Geography

Yanaizu is located in the northern portion of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, in a valley bordered by the Tadami River and the Takitani River. The climate is like many other parts of northern Japan, with cold winters and snowfall averaging 2 meters.

  • Mountains : Mount Hakase
  • Rivers : Tadami River, Takitani River

Neighboring municipalities

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 Prefecture.

The modern village of Yanaizu was founded with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1898. Yanaizu annexed the neighboring villages of Kurado and Iitani on May 1, 1921. The villaged 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

Transportation

Railway

Highway

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

External links

Media related to Yanaizu, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yanaizu,_Fukushima&oldid=629821690"