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Iwate
Iwate
City Overview
Iwate Prefecture is known as the place of writer Kenji Miyazawa and Yukari Nitobe Inazo, who contributed to international contributions. There are also many historic buildings, such as the Chuson-ji Temple and the Mōetsu-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, which now conveys the honor of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2011. From the end of the Tokugawa period to the Meiji era, the remains of the Hashino Iron Mine and Blast Furnace, which contributed to the modernization of Japan, will also remain. In addition, Tono, which is home to traditional traditions such as Kappa and Zashiki, is known as the hometown of folk tales. The local performing arts Oniken Mai and Morioka Sansa Dance are also famous. Fisheries industry has developed on the nature-rich Sanriku coast, while Miyako Port and Ofunato Port are important fishing bases.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 10-1 Maru, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
- Region: Northeast
- Prefecture: Iwate Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
1,172,349
- Number of Households:
534,717
Major Industries
Agriculture: Good for a large area of land, where rice (such as gomebore), apples, blueberries, mountain grapes and more are produced.
Forestry: First place in raw production nationally, first place in gentian shipments nationally, and first place in charcoal production nationally.
Fisheries Industry: It is an advanced prefecture for the aquaculture fishery and has a thriving production of oysters, abalone and wakame.
Forestry: First place in raw production nationally, first place in gentian shipments nationally, and first place in charcoal production nationally.
Fisheries Industry: It is an advanced prefecture for the aquaculture fishery and has a thriving production of oysters, abalone and wakame.
Local Products
Wanko Soba, Cold Noodles, Morioka Jaja Noodles, Blueberry Manju, Sesame Manju, Nanbu Fukurai Pork, Arakai Scallop, Mountain Grape, Noda Salt, Noda Yaki, Short Kaku Beef, Morioka Dashi, Nambu Tekki, Iwatani-do Tansu, Hidehira-coated chopsticks, Abe, Marine rose
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