City in Ch?goku, Japan
Iwakuni City Hall
Kintai Bridge
Iwakuni city center
Iwakuni
(
岩?市
,
Iwakuni-shi
)
is a
city
located in
Yamaguchi Prefecture
, Japan. As of 1 June 2023
[update]
, the city had an estimated
population
of 127,512 in 65182 households and a
population density
of 157 persons per km
2
.
[1]
The total area of the city is 873.72 square kilometres (337.35 sq mi).
Geography
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]
Iwakuni is located in the southeastern Yamaguchi Prefecture, bordering
Hiroshima Prefecture
to the east and the
Seto Inland Sea
to the south.
[2]
The
Nishiki River
flows through the center of the city.
Neighbouring municipalities
[
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]
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Hiroshima Prefecture
Shimane Prefecture
Climate
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]
Iwakuni has a
humid subtropical climate
(
Koppen climate classification
Cfa
) with hot summers and cool winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is much higher from March to October, which encompasses the monsoon season from June to July, as well as peak typhoon season in September.
[3]
The average annual temperature in Iwakuni is 15.1 °C (59.2 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,781.4 mm (70.13 in) with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.9 °C (80.4 °F), and lowest in January, at around 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).
[4]
The highest temperature ever recorded in Iwakuni was 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) on July 16, 1994; the coldest temperature ever recorded was ?12.9 °C (8.8 °F) on February 19, 1977.
[5]
Climate data for Iwakuni (1991?2020 normals, extremes 1977?present)
|
Month
|
Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
Year
|
Record high °C (°F)
|
18.6
(65.5)
|
21.4
(70.5)
|
24.5
(76.1)
|
29.7
(85.5)
|
32.8
(91.0)
|
34.4
(93.9)
|
36.7
(98.1)
|
37.8
(100.0)
|
36.1
(97.0)
|
31.3
(88.3)
|
25.8
(78.4)
|
21.3
(70.3)
|
37.8
(100.0)
|
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
|
9.0
(48.2)
|
9.9
(49.8)
|
13.5
(56.3)
|
19.0
(66.2)
|
23.7
(74.7)
|
26.4
(79.5)
|
30.5
(86.9)
|
31.9
(89.4)
|
28.1
(82.6)
|
22.6
(72.7)
|
16.8
(62.2)
|
11.4
(52.5)
|
20.2
(68.4)
|
Daily mean °C (°F)
|
4.2
(39.6)
|
4.9
(40.8)
|
8.2
(46.8)
|
13.4
(56.1)
|
18.1
(64.6)
|
21.8
(71.2)
|
25.9
(78.6)
|
26.9
(80.4)
|
23.1
(73.6)
|
17.3
(63.1)
|
11.4
(52.5)
|
6.3
(43.3)
|
15.1
(59.2)
|
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
|
0.1
(32.2)
|
0.5
(32.9)
|
3.1
(37.6)
|
8.0
(46.4)
|
12.9
(55.2)
|
17.9
(64.2)
|
22.3
(72.1)
|
23.0
(73.4)
|
19.0
(66.2)
|
12.7
(54.9)
|
6.9
(44.4)
|
2.1
(35.8)
|
10.7
(51.3)
|
Record low °C (°F)
|
?7.1
(19.2)
|
?8.3
(17.1)
|
?5.0
(23.0)
|
?1.1
(30.0)
|
3.4
(38.1)
|
9.3
(48.7)
|
14.8
(58.6)
|
15.8
(60.4)
|
7.5
(45.5)
|
2.0
(35.6)
|
?1.1
(30.0)
|
?5.2
(22.6)
|
?8.3
(17.1)
|
Average
precipitation
mm (inches)
|
54.3
(2.14)
|
79.9
(3.15)
|
145.6
(5.73)
|
172.8
(6.80)
|
187.5
(7.38)
|
274.1
(10.79)
|
292.1
(11.50)
|
154.9
(6.10)
|
182.4
(7.18)
|
113.7
(4.48)
|
77.5
(3.05)
|
62.5
(2.46)
|
1,781.4
(70.13)
|
Average precipitation days
(≥ 1.0 mm)
|
6.2
|
7.3
|
9.7
|
9.3
|
9.4
|
11.8
|
11.0
|
8.5
|
8.9
|
6.8
|
6.4
|
6.4
|
101.7
|
Mean monthly
sunshine hours
|
153.7
|
150.3
|
181.3
|
204.4
|
220.8
|
151.8
|
176.2
|
217.8
|
167.0
|
179.8
|
159.4
|
156.5
|
2,127.2
|
Source:
Japan Meteorological Agency
[4]
[5]
|
Climate data for
Kuga
, Iwakuni (1991?2020 normals, extremes 1977?present)
|
Month
|
Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
Year
|
Record high °C (°F)
|
18.8
(65.8)
|
21.8
(71.2)
|
23.7
(74.7)
|
29.2
(84.6)
|
32.4
(90.3)
|
34.1
(93.4)
|
38.1
(100.6)
|
37.5
(99.5)
|
36.2
(97.2)
|
30.9
(87.6)
|
26.8
(80.2)
|
20.5
(68.9)
|
38.1
(100.6)
|
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
|
9.3
(48.7)
|
10.5
(50.9)
|
14.2
(57.6)
|
19.8
(67.6)
|
24.5
(76.1)
|
27.0
(80.6)
|
30.8
(87.4)
|
32.2
(90.0)
|
28.5
(83.3)
|
23.1
(73.6)
|
17.2
(63.0)
|
11.6
(52.9)
|
20.7
(69.3)
|
Daily mean °C (°F)
|
3.6
(38.5)
|
4.6
(40.3)
|
8.1
(46.6)
|
13.3
(55.9)
|
18.1
(64.6)
|
21.9
(71.4)
|
25.8
(78.4)
|
26.8
(80.2)
|
23.1
(73.6)
|
17.1
(62.8)
|
11.0
(51.8)
|
5.6
(42.1)
|
14.9
(58.9)
|
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
|
?1.2
(29.8)
|
?0.6
(30.9)
|
2.3
(36.1)
|
7.1
(44.8)
|
12.3
(54.1)
|
17.7
(63.9)
|
22.1
(71.8)
|
22.8
(73.0)
|
18.8
(65.8)
|
12.1
(53.8)
|
5.7
(42.3)
|
0.6
(33.1)
|
10.0
(49.9)
|
Record low °C (°F)
|
?8.9
(16.0)
|
?11.5
(11.3)
|
?6.4
(20.5)
|
?3.0
(26.6)
|
1.7
(35.1)
|
7.9
(46.2)
|
14.6
(58.3)
|
15.5
(59.9)
|
7.2
(45.0)
|
0.0
(32.0)
|
?2.6
(27.3)
|
?7.2
(19.0)
|
?11.5
(11.3)
|
Average
precipitation
mm (inches)
|
62.0
(2.44)
|
90.7
(3.57)
|
158.9
(6.26)
|
186.8
(7.35)
|
211.0
(8.31)
|
292.2
(11.50)
|
333.6
(13.13)
|
166.4
(6.55)
|
183.6
(7.23)
|
110.3
(4.34)
|
82.9
(3.26)
|
66.0
(2.60)
|
1,944.3
(76.55)
|
Average precipitation days
(≥ 1.0 mm)
|
6.6
|
8.0
|
10.0
|
9.8
|
9.4
|
12.0
|
11.3
|
8.9
|
9.1
|
6.6
|
7.1
|
6.7
|
105.5
|
Mean monthly
sunshine hours
|
147.0
|
144.0
|
176.6
|
190.9
|
201.6
|
139.4
|
156.7
|
194.7
|
162.9
|
178.1
|
154.9
|
149.0
|
1,989.1
|
Source:
Japan Meteorological Agency
[6]
[7]
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Climate data for
Hirose
, Iwakuni (1991?2020 normals, extremes 1976?present)
|
Month
|
Jan
|
Feb
|
Mar
|
Apr
|
May
|
Jun
|
Jul
|
Aug
|
Sep
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
Year
|
Record high °C (°F)
|
17.6
(63.7)
|
21.4
(70.5)
|
27.1
(80.8)
|
30.3
(86.5)
|
34.4
(93.9)
|
34.4
(93.9)
|
38.3
(100.9)
|
38.2
(100.8)
|
36.3
(97.3)
|
30.6
(87.1)
|
29.1
(84.4)
|
20.5
(68.9)
|
38.3
(100.9)
|
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
|
8.4
(47.1)
|
9.9
(49.8)
|
14.0
(57.2)
|
19.8
(67.6)
|
24.6
(76.3)
|
27.1
(80.8)
|
30.7
(87.3)
|
32.1
(89.8)
|
28.1
(82.6)
|
22.6
(72.7)
|
16.6
(61.9)
|
10.7
(51.3)
|
20.4
(68.7)
|
Daily mean °C (°F)
|
2.8
(37.0)
|
3.8
(38.8)
|
7.3
(45.1)
|
12.7
(54.9)
|
17.5
(63.5)
|
21.4
(70.5)
|
25.3
(77.5)
|
26.1
(79.0)
|
22.1
(71.8)
|
16.0
(60.8)
|
10.0
(50.0)
|
4.8
(40.6)
|
14.2
(57.5)
|
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
|
?1.0
(30.2)
|
?0.7
(30.7)
|
2.0
(35.6)
|
6.6
(43.9)
|
11.6
(52.9)
|
17.0
(62.6)
|
21.5
(70.7)
|
22.1
(71.8)
|
18.0
(64.4)
|
11.5
(52.7)
|
5.6
(42.1)
|
1.0
(33.8)
|
9.6
(49.3)
|
Record low °C (°F)
|
?10.3
(13.5)
|
?12.9
(8.8)
|
?6.3
(20.7)
|
?3.0
(26.6)
|
0.1
(32.2)
|
5.4
(41.7)
|
12.9
(55.2)
|
13.7
(56.7)
|
4.9
(40.8)
|
0.2
(32.4)
|
?2.8
(27.0)
|
?8.4
(16.9)
|
?12.9
(8.8)
|
Average
precipitation
mm (inches)
|
85.8
(3.38)
|
108.1
(4.26)
|
181.9
(7.16)
|
210.6
(8.29)
|
246.8
(9.72)
|
311.3
(12.26)
|
370.3
(14.58)
|
207.7
(8.18)
|
213.4
(8.40)
|
126.7
(4.99)
|
97.0
(3.82)
|
89.9
(3.54)
|
2,263.4
(89.11)
|
Average precipitation days
(≥ 1.0 mm)
|
10.6
|
10.9
|
11.7
|
10.2
|
9.4
|
12.6
|
12.6
|
10.7
|
10.1
|
7.2
|
8.3
|
10.5
|
124.8
|
Mean monthly
sunshine hours
|
106.9
|
119.9
|
162.7
|
182.7
|
207.5
|
144.7
|
146.0
|
180.0
|
151.3
|
165.1
|
129.0
|
106.3
|
1,802
|
Source:
Japan Meteorological Agency
[8]
[9]
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Demographics
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As of August 1, 2016, the city has an estimated
population
of 137,128 (which the city has decreased in population by 50,000 over the last 25 years) and a
population density
of 156.95 of persons per km
2
. The total area is 873.72 km
2
.
Historical population
Year
| Pop.
| ±%
|
---|
1950
| 149,965
| ?
|
---|
1955
| 162,518
| +8.4%
|
---|
1960
| 165,498
| +1.8%
|
---|
1965
| 162,015
| ?2.1%
|
---|
1970
| 157,338
| ?2.9%
|
---|
1975
| 161,103
| +2.4%
|
---|
1980
| 163,692
| +1.6%
|
---|
1985
| 161,682
| ?1.2%
|
---|
1990
| 158,293
| ?2.1%
|
---|
1995
| 156,347
| ?1.2%
|
---|
2000
| 153,985
| ?1.5%
|
---|
2005
| 149,702
| ?2.8%
|
---|
2010
| 143,888
| ?3.9%
|
---|
2015
| 136,757
| ?5.0%
|
---|
2020
| 129,125
| ?5.6%
|
---|
Iwakuni population statistics
[10]
|
History
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]
Iwakuni Castle
The area of present-day Iwakuni was part of the ancient
Su? Province
. During the
Sengoku period
, it was part of the holdings of the
M?ri clan
: however, after the defeat of the Western Army at the
Battle of Sekigahara
in 1600, the area around Iwakuni was granted to warlord
Kikkawa Hiroie
for his role in keeping the M?ri army from participating in the battle and thus preventing the complete
attainder
of the M?ri holdings under the
Tokugawa shogunate
. The
Kikkawa clan
built
Iwakuni Castle
and the core of the modern city developed from the
castle town
which arose around its ramparts.
Iwakuni Domain
had a
kokudaka
of 60,000
koku
, but was regarded as a semi-independent component of
Ch?sh? Domain
until the
Meiji restoration
.
[11]
The town of Iwakuni was established on April 1, 1889, within
Kuga District, Yamaguchi
with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to city status on April 1, 1940. On March 20, 2006, Iwakuni absorbed the towns of
Kuga
,
Mikawa
,
Miwa
,
Nishiki
,
Sh?t?
and
Y?
, and the village of
Hong?
(all from
Kuga District
) to create the new and expanded city of Iwakuni.
Government
[
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]
Iwakuni has a
mayor-council
form of government with a directly elected mayor and a
unicameral
city council of 30 members. Iwakuni contributes five members to the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the
Yamaguchi 2nd district
of the
lower house
of the
Diet of Japan
.
Economy
[
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]
Iwakuni is part of the Seto Inland Sea industrial area.
[11]
Petroleum is a major industry with Nippon Oil's Marifu refinery producing 127,000 barrels per day (20,200 m
3
/d).
[12]
Pulp is also produced in Nippon Paper's Iwakuni mill using a relatively new process called “methane fermentation treatment” which requires almost no energy.
[13]
Other main industries include
fibers
and
spinning
,
petrochemicals
, and
paper
. The renkon (lotus root) is the principal agricultural product and is cultivated in the Hasuda field which is in the Ozu area, located near Minami Iwakuni station.
[2]
Education
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]
Iwakuni has 35 public elementary school and 15 public junior high schools and one combined elementary/junior high school operated by the city government, and one junior high school and five public high schools operated by the Yamaguchi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private junior high and three private high schools. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped. The private
Iwakuni Junior College
is located in Iwakuni.
One high school, Iwakuni-Kogyo, is the alma mater of
Shinji Mori
who was a Major League Baseball player with the
Tampa Bay Rays
in 2005. He was part of the 1993 graduating class.
[14]
Transportation
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]
Airport
[
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]
Railway
[
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]
JR West
?
San'y? Shinkansen
JR West
(JR West) -
San'y? Main Line
JR West
(JR West) -
Gantoku Line
Nishikigawa Railway
-
Seiry? Line
Highways
[
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]
Media
[
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]
Repeater station in Iwakuni
Newspaper
[
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]
Sports
[
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]
Iwakuni is home to
Hiroshima Toyo Carp
's minor league team.
[16]
The team's ball park, Yuu Baseball Ground is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of central Iwakuni in the
Y?
neighborhood.
Sister city relations
[
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]
Local attractions
[
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]
Tourists from both Japan and overseas who visit
Hiroshima
and
Miyajima
often extend their travels to include Iwakuni.
Kintai Bridge
[
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]
Kintai Bridge, or Kintaiky?.
The famous
Kintai Bridge
(Kintai-ky?) is the city's most popular sightseeing spot. The Kintai Bridge spans the
Nishiki River
and was first constructed in 1673 by Hiroyoshi Kikkawa. The bridge stood until September 14, 1950, when it was destroyed by the typhoon “Kijiya”.
[17]
The bridge began being rebuilt only a week later and was completed in 1953. It was a recreation of the original and was built using traditional techniques. Since the first reconstruction, the Kintai Bridge has undergone some renovation. The latest renovation was completed in 2004.
[18]
Its five arches are a symbol of western Honsh?. The Kintai Bridge is about 20 minutes from Iwakuni Station by bus and about 15 minutes from Shin-Iwakuni Station of Sanyo-Shinkansen. Several buses provide service from Iwakuni and Shin-Iwakuni Station to the Kintai Bridge every day.
Kikko Park
[
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]
Kikko Park is located on the other side of the Kintai Bridge. This area used to be the residence of the Kikkawa family.
[2]
The park has a big fountain and contains numerous shops as well as a variety of flowers. Kikko Park is also home to a sanctuary for white snakes. These
snakes
are found only in Iwakuni, and have been designated as special national treasures by the Japanese government. The white snake is a symbol of
Benten
, the Japanese goddess of wealth. The white snake is considered a sign of good luck in Japan. Many people come to pray to the snakes so that they might be successful in their businesses.
[2]
Imazu White Snake Museum
[
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]
In Japanese folklore
[
citation needed
]
, if a white snake is found in your home it is said to bring good fortune. The white snakes found in Iwakuni are usually the albino variety of the
Japanese Rat Snake
. They are gentle ivory white snakes with ruby colored eyes which can only
[
citation needed
]
be found in concentration at Iwakuni. There is a viewing facility near Kikko Park.
Iwakuni Castle
[
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]
Iwakuni Castle
(Momoyama Nanban-zukuri),
[19]
as well as the preserved temples and buildings at the foot of the hill, provide a glimpse into old Japan. The castle was originally constructed in 1608 by Hiroie Kikkawa, but was destroyed only seven years later.
[20]
It was reconstructed in 1962. Iwakuni Castle is situated at the top of Mount Shiroyama, and can be reached on foot or by cable car. The castle includes a history museum containing armor, weapons, and other artifacts of the Kikkawa family.
[2]
From atop of the castle, there is an impressive view of Iwakuni. The castle area also offers several trails for hiking and exercise.
Cormorant fishing
[
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]
On the Nishiki river, traditional
cormorant
fishing can be seen in the summertime. Fishermen wearing traditional clothing such as the noble's headgear called “kazaore eboshi”, aprons, straw skirts, and straw sandals, perform this more-than-300-year-old fishing technique. The fishermen control the cormorant, making them catch a fish, which is then retrieved from the cormorant's mouth by the fisherman.
[11]
Also, in early spring, the sight of cherry blossoms along the Nishiki river is unforgettable.
Other places
[
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]
The Mekata Residence was the home of a mid-ranking samurai family from the 18th century. It is one of the last few remaining and so it is considered national property.
The Momijidani Maple Park used to be the garden of a temple. Located near the beginning of a mountain trail, many visitors come each autumn to view the colorful leaves on the many maple trees here.
The Nagayamon Gate of the Kagawa Family Residence is another well preserved piece of history. The appearance of this samurai residence has also been well kept and is considered prefectural cultural property.
The Iwakuni Art Museum contains ceramics, armor, furniture, and other artifacts which were once used by feudal lords.
Iwakuni also offers several different kinds of plants and trees which people like to view. In addition to the cherry trees and maple trees along the Nishiki river, there are also Japanese apricot trees, peony bushes, azalea, Japanese iris, and hydrangea. Many of these plants and trees are located around Kikko Park.
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Festivals
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The Kintai Bridge Festival is held annually on April 29 at Kikko Park. The festival includes a parade across the bridge called the “Sankin-koutai” Feudal Lords’ Procession featuring locals dressed in historic
samurai
costumes. The date of this festival is subject to some controversy as it is former emperor Hirohito's birthday. From the death of Hirohito in 1989 until 2005, the day was officially called “Greenery Day”. In 2005, it was voted to change the name to “Showa Day” in reference to Hirohito despite the fear of opposition from other countries such as China and
North Korea
and
South Korea
, against which war crimes were committed under the direction of the late emperor. However, according to the Liberal Democratic Party, this day would “encourage public reflection of the turbulent 63 years of Hirohito's reign, rather than glorify the emperor himself”.
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The Nishiki River Water Festival is held on the first Saturday of every August. There is a large fireworks display and many people attend dressed in traditional clothing such as kimono.
Cuisine
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Visitors to Iwakuni may also wish to sample the town's special local version of
sushi
, which is made in a square mold. What is unique about this sushi is that it is prepared in large amounts, generally enough to feed about 150 people. There are also many "sushi-go-rounds" where sushi makes its way around the restaurant for patrons to pick and choose from via a moving belt.
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Iwakuni is famous for fresh
lotus roots
which many people enjoy. Lotus roots grown in Iwakuni typically have nine holes, as opposed to lotus roots grown elsewhere, which typically have eight holes.
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These are cooked in different ways such as sauteed, simmered, or deep-fried.
Iwakuni
Chagayu
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is a tea-flavored rice porridge originally created about 400 years ago by Hiroie Kikkawa as an inexpensive means of providing food for his subordinates. The tea which was originally used to flavor the chagayu is called “bancha”.
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Although a simple dish, this food has a long history in Iwakuni.
Ohira is a dish with simmered vegetables as well as wild plants and chicken.
Other products
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The Ishi ningyo is a hand-made stone doll which is made from the nests of an insect called “ningyoutobikera” which are found in the rivers in Iwakuni. The dolls have been said to be the incarnations of the souls of ones who died during the construction of the Kintai bridge. People buy these dolls as souvenirs.
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Kikkougama Iwakuni-yaki is ceramic ware that was used during the time of the Iwakuni han about 300 years ago that is still produced today.
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It is noted for its elegance and warm texture.
Military aviation
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Mustang
fighters from
No. 77 Squadron
,
Royal Australian Air Force
undergoing maintenance at RAAF Iwakuni, c. 1950–51.
There has been a
military airfield at Iwakuni
since the 1930s. The area was all farmland and villages until the Japanese government bought a large portion of it in 1938, with the view of establishing a naval air station. The new base was officially commissioned on July 8, 1940. When World War II started, the Iwakuni air station was used as a training and defense base. The station housed 96 trainers and 150 Zero fighter planes on the airstrip. In September 1943, a branch of the Etajima Naval Academy was established here, with approximately 1,000 cadets undergoing training in the Basic, Junior and Senior Officer's schools at any one time.
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After World War II, the base was occupied by units of the
Royal Australian Air Force
as part of the
British Commonwealth Occupation Force
in Japan.
Then in 1952, the base officially became an air station of the
United States Marine Corps
.
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Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni
is also shared with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. MCAS Iwakuni has an air station that many people in Iwakuni want to be made into a public international airport. However, as of 2009, it is only authorized for military use.
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Iwakuni is the only US Marine Corps base on Honshu, the main island of Japan. Iwakuni is home to approximately half of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing headquartered on Okinawa, elements of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and Fleet Air Wing 31 of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, according to the command website. In 2017, the base is home to about 15,000 U.S. military and Japanese defense force employees.
In 2014, it was planned to move the U.S. Carrier Air Wing from
Naval Air Facility Atsugi
to Iwakuni which will further increase the size of the base.
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The US Navy announced on Friday August 18, 2017 that the first jet squadrons from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, nicknamed “the nation’s 911 air wing” will relocate to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in the fall of 2017. CVW-5 is the US Navy's only forward-deployed carrier strike group.
Notable people from Iwakuni
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- Arisaka Nariakira
, lieutenant general in the
Imperial Japanese Army
and inventor of the
Arisaka Rifle
- Ry?tar? ?tomo
, actor
- Takeo Kurusu
, politician
- Masato Sako
, actor
- Keiichi Nanba
, voice actor
- Hasegawa Yoshimichi
, general in the Imperial Japanese Army
- Hideo Hiraoka
, politician
- Kenshi Hirokane
, manga artist
- Naoto Tajima
, who won gold in the
triple jump
(setting a new world record in that event), and bronze in the
long jump
, in the
1936 Summer Olympics
in
Berlin
, was born in Iwakuni.
- Matthew Heafy
, lead vocalist of the American heavy metal band
Trivium
, was born in Iwakuni in 1986.
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"Iwakuni city official statistics"
(in Japanese). Japan.
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http://www.city.iwakuni.yamaguchi.jp/
- Iwakuni City Online
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"Climate & Weather in Iwakuni -"
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www.alljapanrelocation.com
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2022-09-18
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a
b
?象? / 平年値(年?月ごとの値)
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JMA
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2022
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b
?測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値)
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JMA
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May 24,
2022
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?象? / 平年値(年?月ごとの値)
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JMA
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May 24,
2022
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?測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値)
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JMA
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May 24,
2022
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?象? / 平年値(年?月ごとの値)
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JMA
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May 25,
2022
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?測史上1~10位の値(年間を通じての値)
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JMA
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May 25,
2022
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Iwakuni population statistics
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Mothra. (n.d.). Iwakuni City. Retrieved January 10, 2009, from
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Nippon Paper Group. (2007). Full-Scale Operation of Methane Fermentation Treatment Facility Begins. Retrieved January 10, 2009, from
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2008-09-05 at the
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MLB.com. (2009). Player File: Shinji Mori. Retrieved January 10, 2009,
http://www.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=492887
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Japan carrier to offer Iwakuni flights
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"Hiroshima Toyo Carp Y? Baseball Training Field | YAMAGUCHI JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE"
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Rescuers Seek Missing in Typhoon’s Aftermath (2005, September 12). Yomiuri Shinbun, p. 2. Retrieved January 11, 2009, from Lexis Nexis Academic database.
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The Bridge Between Japan and the World. (2005). Kintai-kyo Bridge. Retrieved January 10, 2009 from
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Mothra. (n.d.). Iwakuni City. Retrieved January 10, 2009, from
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Yamaguchi; Guide Paves way to Castle’s Old Wall (2008, October 4). Yomiuri Shinbun,
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crou1551ton.
"Iwakuni Renkon Lotus Root | | IWAKUNI"
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Oidemase. (2007). Iwakuni-chagayu. Retrieved January 11, 2009, from
http://www.oidemase.or.jp/db/a/detail.php?jnr=%8B%BD%93y%97%BF%97%9D&id_num=35208aa0000000927&p
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Kikkougama. (2006). About Kikkougama. Retrieved January 11, 2009, from
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MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. (n.d.). MCAS Iwakuni History. Retrieved January 11, 2009,
"MCAS Iwakuni, Japan"
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the original
on 2006-05-27
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2006-06-07
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Young Entrepreneur Club of the Iwakuni CCI. (2008). Reopen the Iwakuni
International Airport Soon. Retrieved January 11, 2009, from
http://www.icci.or.jp/yeg/kuko/gaiyou.html
Archived
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Dae-woong, J. (2006, September 15). The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 11, 2009, from Lexis Nexis Academic database.
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