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On March 7, 2005 the towns of [[Akasaka, Okayama|Akasaka]], [[Kumayama, Okayama|Kumayama]], [[San'yō, Okayama|San'yō]] and [[Yoshii, Okayama (Akaiwa)|Yoshii]], all from [[Akaiwa District, Okayama|Akaiwa District]], were merged to form the new city of Akaiwa. |
On March 7, 2005 the towns of [[Akasaka, Okayama|Akasaka]], [[Kumayama, Okayama|Kumayama]], [[San'yō, Okayama|San'yō]] and [[Yoshii, Okayama (Akaiwa)|Yoshii]], all from [[Akaiwa District, Okayama|Akaiwa District]], were merged to form the new city of Akaiwa. |
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Akaiwa is one of three remaining places in Japan that produces the [[bamboo]] stalk for ''fude'' [[ink brush]]es. The harvested bamboo [[stalk]]s are spread in the dry riverbed of the [[Yoshii River]] during the winter to dry under the sun. The stalks are then boiled in the town to remove impurities.<ref>[http://mainichi.jp/select/wadai/news/20120222k0000m040105000c.html 竹筆軸：「カラン」と天日干し 岡山の河川敷]{{ja icon}}</ref> |
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Akaiwa is home to the [[Kumayama Archeological Site]]. The site was utilized as a sacred spot as early as the [[Yayoi period]]. A [[Buddhist temple]], [[Reizan-ji]], was active on [[Mount Kuma (Okayama)|Mount Kuma]] ({{Convert|507.8|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}) from the early [[Nara period|Nara]] to the [[Muromachi period]]. A {{Convert|11.7|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} stone base remains on the site, and is protected by the Japanese government. The stone base originally supported a large Buddhist statue.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Nihon Rekishi Chimei Taikei (日本歴史地名大系 “Compendium of Japanese Historical Place Names”)| title = Kumayama Iseki | url = http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ | accessdate = 2012-02-21 | year = 2012 | publisher = Netto Adobansusha| location = Tokyo}}{{ja icon}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:34, 21 February 2012
Akaiwa (赤磐市, Akaiwa-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
As of January 1, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 45,035, with 17,192 households and the density of 215.04 persons per km². The total area is 209.43 km².
On March 7, 2005 the towns of Akasaka, Kumayama, San'yō and Yoshii, all from Akaiwa District, were merged to form the new city of Akaiwa.
Akaiwa is one of three remaining places in Japan that produces the bamboo stalk for fude ink brushes. The harvested bamboo stalks are spread in the dry riverbed of the Yoshii River during the winter to dry under the sun. The stalks are then boiled in the town to remove impurities.[1]
Akaiwa is home to the Kumayama Archeological Site. The site was utilized as a sacred spot as early as the Yayoi period. A Buddhist temple, Reizan-ji, was active on Mount Kuma (507.8 m (1,666 ft)) from the early Nara to the Muromachi period. A 11.7 m (38 ft) stone base remains on the site, and is protected by the Japanese government. The stone base originally supported a large Buddhist statue.[2]
References
- ^ 竹筆軸：「カラン」と天日干し 岡山の河川敷Template:Ja icon
- ^ "Kumayama Iseki". Nihon Rekishi Chimei Taikei (日本歴史地名大系 “Compendium of Japanese Historical Place Names”). Tokyo: Netto Adobansusha. 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-21.Template:Ja icon
External links
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