Ishikawa, Fukushima
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This article is about the town in the Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. For other uses, see Ishikawa.
| Ishikawa 石川町 |
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 Ishikawa
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| Coordinates: 37°9′N 140°27′E / 37.15°N 140.45°ECoordinates: 37°9′N 140°27′E / 37.15°N 140.45°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| District | Ishikawa District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115.71 km2 (44.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| • Density | 155.6/km2 (402.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Ishikawa |
Ishikawa (石川町 Ishikawa-machi) is a small market town located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima, Japan.[1]
During World War II, the town had a secret uranium mine for the Japanese atomic bomb project.[2]
As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of almost 18,000. The total area is 115.71 km².[citation needed]
[edit] Town features
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Sakai Bakery: French style bakery. There are two in the town; one on Crystal Road, and the other on route 118 - close to the Ishikawa Police Station.
Crystal Road: A musical road that has most of the town's necessities: 7-11, Toho Bank, Japan Post, and the bakery. At the end of Crystal Road is the Gakuho Ishikawa Private High School.
[edit] References
- ^ Herbert, Ian (24 March 2000). "Monmouth rebellion over plans to twin with Japan - This Britain". London: The Independent, UK. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/monmouth-rebellion-over-plans-to-twin-with-japan-724295.html. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
- ^ Ishikawa journal, Martin Fackler, New York Times website Sept 5th 2011
[edit] External links
Media related to Ishikawa, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Ishikawa official website (Japanese)
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