Hashikami, Aomori
| Hashikami 階上町 |
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| Coordinates: 40°27′9″N 141°37′16″E / 40.4525°N 141.62111°ECoordinates: 40°27′9″N 141°37′16″E / 40.4525°N 141.62111°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| District | Sannohe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 93.91 km2 (36.3 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2009) | |
| • Total | 14,978 |
| • Density | 159/km2 (411.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City Symbols | |
| - Tree | Japanese zelkova |
| - Flower | Rhododendron |
| - Bird | Japanese Bush-warbler |
| Phone number | 0178-88-2111 |
| Address | 039-1201 |
| Website | Hashikami Town HP |
Hashikami (階上町 Hashikami-chō) is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 14,978 and a density of 159 persons per km². Its total area was 93.91 km².
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[edit] Geography
Hashikami occupies the far southeast corner of Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. The coastline is rugged and highly indented, forming numerous small bays. Inalnd, the land is hilly, rising to the west to a high of 740 meters at its highest point. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.
[edit] Neighbouring municipalities
[edit] History
The area around Hashikami has been inhabited since ancient times, and a number of Buddhist temples in the area claim to have been founded in the Nara period or Heian period. During the Edo period, it was controlled by the Nambu clan of Morioka Domain, and after 1664 was part of Hachinohe Domain. During the cadastral reform of 1889, Hashikami Village was proclaimed from the merger of eight small hamlets. It was elevated to town status on May 1, 1980.
[edit] Economy
The economy of Hashikami is heavily dependent on commercial fishing and agriculture, including the raising of chickens and pigs. The town also serves as a bedroom community for the nearby city of Hachinohe.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Railway
[edit] Highway
[edit] Noted people from Hashikami
- Jūmonji Tomokazu – sumo wrestler
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Hashikami official website
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