Takehara, Hiroshima Explained

Takehara
Native Name Lang:ja
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Takehara in Hiroshima Prefecture Ja.svg
Pushpin Map:Japan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Japan
Coordinates:34.3417°N 132.9069°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Japan
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Chūgoku (San'yō)
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Hiroshima
Subdivision Type3:District
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Title1:Vice Mayor
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:118.23
Population Total:23,350
Population As Of:April 30, 2023
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:JST
Utc Offset1:+09:00
Blank Name Sec1:City hall address
Blank Info Sec1:5-1-35 Takehara Chuo, Takehara-shi, Hiroshima-ken 725-8666
Blank Name Sec2:Climate
Blank Info Sec2:Cfa
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right|thumb|270px|Panorama of Takehara City centerright|thumb|270px|Aerial photograph of Takehara City centerright|thumb|270px|Taketsuru house in Takehara historic preservation district is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 23,350 in 12034 households and a population density of 200 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 118.23sqkm.

Geography

Mihara is located in south-central Hiroshima Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the south. The urban area is broadly divided into a fan-shaped public office/commercial district centered on Takehara Station, a harbor/industrial district centered around the port, and a townscape preservation district that includes temples and other cultural properties. Ōkunoshima, the island where a poison gas plant of the Imperial Japanese Army was located, belongs to Takehara.

Adjoining municipalities

Hiroshima Prefecture

Climate

Takehara has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) characterized by cool to mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature in Takehara is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around, and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Takehara was on 6 August 2017; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 26 February 1981.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Takehara in 2020 is 23,993 people. Takehara has been conducting censuses since 1960.

History

The Takehara area is part of ancient Aki Province and has been settled since prehistoric times. During the Heian period, it was the location of a shōen landed estate controlled by Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto Known as a port town since the Muromachi period, it prospered as a center of the salt industry in the latter half of the Edo period under the control of Hiroshima Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the area become part of Kamo District, Hiroshima. On April 1, 1889 the village of Shimoichi was formed with the establishment of the modern municipalities system. On April 17, 1889 Shimoichi was elevated to town status to become the town of Takehara. Takehara was elevated to city status on November 3, 1958. Takehara's Special Historical District of old warehouses was selected as one of Japan's "100 Most Scenic Towns".

Government

Takahara has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 14 members. Mihara, collectively with the town of Ōsakikamijima, contributes one member to the Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Hiroshima 5th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

Takehara's economy is based on agriculture, commercial fishing and food processing. The city is also promoting its historical district as a tourist destination as the "Little Kyoto of Aki".

Education

Takehara has eight public elementary schools, and three public junior high schools operated by the city government, and two public high schools operated by the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education.Hiroshima University's Fisheries Experiment Station is located in Takehara.

Transportation

Railway

JR West (JR West) - Kure Line

Highways

Sister city relations

Local attractions

Museums

Mountains and Islands

"Little Kyoto of Aki Province"

Hot spring and Sakura (Cherry Blossom Tree) Park

Festivals and Events

Notable people from Takehara

In popular culture

Takehara is the setting for the slice-of-life anime series Tamayura.[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Takehara city official statistics. Japan. ja.
  2. http://www.city.takehara.lg.jp/english/museum.htm Takehara Museum
  3. http://www.city.takehara.lg.jp/english/kaguyahime.htm Kaguyahime Bamboo Princess Museum
  4. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/4335 Masayuki Imai (Ceramic Artist) Museum
  5. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/en/spot-ct03.html History of Takehara Museum
  6. http://jpn-trip.jp/guide/interest/spot/24320/ Ozasaya Sake Museum
  7. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/8686 Mount Asahi (Otake)
  8. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/en/spot-sb01.html Mount Kurotaki
  9. https://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-city-guides/okunoshima Ōkunoshima Island
  10. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/en/spot-ct01.html Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings in Japan
  11. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/en/spot-ct14.html Okakae Jizo Statue
  12. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/4332 Chosei-ji Temple
  13. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/en/spot-ct06.html Saiho-ji (Takehara) Temple
  14. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/en/spot-ct04.html Shoren-ji Temple
  15. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/4322 Kodo Ebisu-do Shrine
  16. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/4324 Yusaka Onsen-kyo
  17. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/4333 Comprehensive Park Bamboo Joy Highland
  18. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/17007 Miyatoko Children's Festival at Tadanoumi
  19. http://www.city.takehara.lg.jp/english/events.htm Nika Village Renge (Lotus) Festival
  20. https://gethiroshima.com/event/takehara-bamboo-festival/ Takehara Take (Bamboo) Festival in the Conserved Townscape
  21. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/9799 Tadanoumi Gion (Purification Ritual) Festival
  22. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/17008 Takehara Tanabata Festival
  23. http://www.city.takehara.lg.jp/english/events.htm Tadanoumi Tenjin Summer Festival
  24. https://www.hiroshima-kankou.com/event/9801 Takehara Sumiyoshi Shrine Sea Festival
  25. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/9736 Takehara Summer Festival Fireworks
  26. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/9843 Fukusa Shishimai Lion Dance
  27. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/9842 Bamboo Candle Light Festival Shokei no Michi
  28. http://www.city.takehara.lg.jp/english/events.htm Takehara Ekiden
  29. https://gethiroshima.com/event/rabbit-cross-country-in-okunoshima/ Rabbit Cross Country Short Running Race on Ōkunoshima Island
  30. https://www.takeharakankou.jp/event/9991 Shinmeisai Fire Festival at Futamado,Tadanoumi
  31. http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/BLOG/DEVELOPER/HISTORY_02/ Naganori Ito - Designer's emotion over the Skyline
  32. http://infinitemirai.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/takehara-home-of-tamayura-hitotose/ Takehara: Home of Tamayura
  33. Web site: For first time, NHK seeks Caucasian actress to star in morning drama. 19 November 2013.
  34. Web site: The Japan News.

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