Ōzu, Kumamoto Explained

Ōzu
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Coordinates:32.8667°N 182°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Kyushu
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Kumamoto Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Kikuchi
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:99.09
Population Total:33,793
Population As Of:October 1, 2016
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address

is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 33,793 and a density of 340 persons per km2. The total area is 99.09 km2.

The town is known for its Azalea (tsutsuji) Festival in the spring. There is a large Honda factory located near Ozu that employs people from around the world.[1] Ozu is also known for its sweet potatoes (karaimo).[2] The town also has one of the oldest homes in Kikuchi District that opens twice a year for tourists, a racing track, and is located on the edge of the caldera that surrounds Mount Aso.

Ozu was affected by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015-12-01 . Honda to raise retirement age to 65 in recognition of demographic shift . 2022-10-21 . The Japan Times . en-US.
  2. Web site: Experience Japan’s Bushido Culture in Ozu Town, Kumamoto Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization . 2022-10-21 . www.visit-kyushu.com . en.