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{{nihongo|'''Nagahama'''|長浜市|Nagahama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Shiga Prefecture]], [[Japan]] on the northeastern shore of [[Lake Biwa]]. The city center was developed and renamed by [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi]] when Hideyoshi moved his center of administration from [[Odani Castle]]. [[Kunitomo]] ([[:ja:国友|国友]]), the northeast of the city center, had been known for the production of [[arquebus]]es and [[gun]]s since 1544. |
{{nihongo|'''Nagahama'''|長浜市|Nagahama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Shiga Prefecture]], [[Japan]] on the northeastern shore of [[Lake Biwa]]. The city center was developed and renamed by [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi]] when Hideyoshi moved his center of administration from [[Odani Castle]]. [[Kunitomo]] ([[:ja:国友|国友]]), the northeast of the city center, had been known for the production of [[arquebus]]es and [[gun]]s since 1544. |
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On February 13, 2006, the towns of [[Azai, Shiga|Azai]] and [[Biwa, Shiga|Biwa]] from [[Higashiazai District, Shiga|Higashiazai District]] |
On February 13, 2006, the towns of [[Azai, Shiga|Azai]] and [[Biwa, Shiga|Biwa]] (both from [[Higashiazai District, Shiga|Higashiazai District]] were merged into the old city of Nagahama to create the current city of Nagahama, which replaced all municipal organizations—including the old city of Nagahama itself. The current city is now historically located within three former districts; [[Sakata District, Shiga|Sakata District]], [[Higashiazai District, Shiga|Higashiazai District]] and [[Ika District, Shiga|Ika District]]. |
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== The naming == |
== The naming == |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Nagahama in Shiga Prefecture.png|thumb|left|Nagahama city (2006-2010)]] |
[[File:Nagahama in Shiga Prefecture.png|thumb|left|Nagahama city (2006-2010)]] |
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On April 1, 1943, the town of Nagahama from [[Sakata District, Shiga|Sakata District]] merged with 6 other towns to gain city status. The last population count was held on December 1, 2005, and the city had the population of 63,057. The total area was 45.50 km². |
On April 1, 1943, the town of Nagahama from [[Sakata District, Shiga|Sakata District]] merged with 6 other towns to gain city status. The last population count was held on December 1, 2005, and the city had the population of 63,057. The total area was 45.50 km². |
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On February 13, 2006, the towns of [[Azai, Shiga|Azai]] and [[Biwa, Shiga|Biwa]] from [[Higashiazai District, Shiga|Higashiazai District]] merged |
On February 13, 2006, the towns of [[Azai, Shiga|Azai]] and [[Biwa, Shiga|Biwa]] (both from [[Higashiazai District, Shiga|Higashiazai District]]) were merged into Nagahama. As a result of the city's annexation of Azai and Biwa in 2006, the total population stood at 84,410. |
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On January 1, 2010, |
On January 1, 2010, the towns of [[Kohoku, Shiga|Kohoku]] and [[Torahime, Shiga|Torahime]] (both from Higashiazai District), and the towns of [[Kinomoto, Shiga|Kinomoto]], [[Nishiazai, Shiga|Nishiazai]], [[Takatsuki, Shiga|Takatsuki]] and [[Yogo, Shiga|Yogo]] (all from [[Ika District, Shiga|Ika District]]) were merged into Nagahama. Both districts were thereby dissolved as a result of this merger.<ref name="Plannedmerge">http://www.kokudo.or.jp/new/cities/sub/chubu/20.htm</ref> |
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== Sightseeing == |
== Sightseeing == |
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Revision as of 16:23, 17 October 2013
Nagahama (長浜市, Nagahama-shi) is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan on the northeastern shore of Lake Biwa. The city center was developed and renamed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi when Hideyoshi moved his center of administration from Odani Castle. Kunitomo (国友), the northeast of the city center, had been known for the production of arquebuses and guns since 1544.
On February 13, 2006, the towns of Azai and Biwa (both from Higashiazai District were merged into the old city of Nagahama to create the current city of Nagahama, which replaced all municipal organizations—including the old city of Nagahama itself. The current city is now historically located within three former districts; Sakata District, Higashiazai District and Ika District.
The naming
Nagahama used to be known as Imahama (今濱), but Toyotomi Hideyoshi renamed it Nagahama for Oda Nobunaga. It is not related to same name area in Fukuoka City and same name town in Ehime Prefecture.
History
On April 1, 1943, the town of Nagahama from Sakata District merged with 6 other towns to gain city status. The last population count was held on December 1, 2005, and the city had the population of 63,057. The total area was 45.50 km².
On February 13, 2006, the towns of Azai and Biwa (both from Higashiazai District) were merged into Nagahama. As a result of the city's annexation of Azai and Biwa in 2006, the total population stood at 84,410.
On January 1, 2010, the towns of Kohoku and Torahime (both from Higashiazai District), and the towns of Kinomoto, Nishiazai, Takatsuki and Yogo (all from Ika District) were merged into Nagahama. Both districts were thereby dissolved as a result of this merger.[1]
Sightseeing
Nagahama is one of the most famous tourism city in Shiga. Attractions to be found in the city include:
- Central Nagahama
- Nagahama Castle
- Kurokabe Square (aka "Black Wall Square"), shopping streets centered a black wall glasswork shop which made use of an old bank building.
- The Old Nagahama Station Museum, built in 1882 and the oldest preserved railroad station in Japan.
- The Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery
- Nagahama Flintlock Gun Museum
- Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine
- Daitsū-ji Temple, the largest temple in central Nagahama
- Shana-in Temple
- Soji-ji Temple
- Jinsho-ji Temple
- Chizen-in Temple
- Hōkoku Shrine
- Nagahama Hikiyama Festival event in April 13–16, every year, since Azuchi-Momoyama period.
- Nagahama Bonbai (bonsai of ume) event in January 20 to March 10, every year, since 1952.[2]
- Tonda Traditional Bunraku Puppet Troupe
- Lake Biwa
- Odani Castle
- Anegawa River
- Mount Shizugatake
- Lake Yogo
Cuisine
In addition to the usual Shiga prefecture cuisine, most famously funa-zushi, Nagahama has a local specialty of salty-sweet cooked sōmen with mackerel (焼鯖素麺, yaki-saba sōmen), related to its historical position on the mackerel highway.
Sister cities
The following cities were once sister cities of the former city of Nagahama.
Within Japan
Outside Japan
Gallery
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Nagahama Castle in the spring -
Kurokabe Square -
Kaiyodo Figure Museum Kurokabe
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Old Nagahama Station -
Daitsu-ji Temple -
Chikubu Island -
View of Lake Biwa and Chikubu Island -
Lake Yogo
References
- ^ http://www.kokudo.or.jp/new/cities/sub/chubu/20.htm
- ^ Nagahama city. "長浜盆梅展のはじまり" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-08-28.
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