Naganuma, Fukushima

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Naganuma
長沼町
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Coordinates: 37°17′25″N140°12′50″E / 37.29028°N 140.21389°E / 37.29028; 140.21389 Coordinates: 37°17′25″N140°12′50″E / 37.29028°N 140.21389°E / 37.29028; 140.21389
Country Japan
Region Tōhoku
Prefecture Fukushima
District Iwase
Area
  Total60.34 km2 (23.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total6,455
  Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
- Tree Cherry Blossom, pine
- Flower Lilium auratum
- Bird Common cuckoo
Address85,Kanamachi,Nagnuma,Naganuma Town,Iwase district,Fukushima prefecture
Website Official website
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Naganuma
Naganuma in Japan

Naganuma (長沼町, Naganuma-machi) was a town located in Iwase District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

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As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,455 and a density of 106.98 persons per km². The total area was 60.34 km².

History

The people lived in Naganuma, because of Jomon pottery(縄文土器)and Dugout(竪穴式住居)discovered from Tsukakoshi remains in 25th century BC.

Naganuma town built by Takatoki Naganuma in 1260 AD. [1]

It is deserted castle by Decree of One Castle Per Province(一国一城令) in 1615 AD.

Old Naganuma was formed as a result of the enforcement of town organization in 1901 AD.

Old Naganuma town and Hokotsuki village merged Naganuma town in 1955 AD.

On April 1, 2005 AD, Naganuma, along with the village of Iwase (also from Iwase District), was merged into the expanded city of Sukagawa.

Education

Industry

Tradition

From Edo era to Meiji era made Naganuma dyed paper(長沼染型紙).And from Meiji era to Taisho era made Naganuma ware(長沼焼).

Local attractions

Tourist spot

Festival

Transportation

From Sukagawa station to Naganuma town (Yatano or Yokota) by bus in Sukagawa station stop 1 pole.

It take about one hour.

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References

  1. "岩代長沼城". www.asahi-net.or.jp. Retrieved 2018-10-18.