Tsushima, Aichi
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 Tsushima's location in Aichi, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chubu, Tokai |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 25.08 km² |
| Population (as of March 1, 2004) | |
| Total | 66,712 |
| Density | 2660/km² |
| Symbols | |
| Tsushima City Hall | |
| Address | 〒496-8686 Tsushima-shi, Tatekomi-cho 2-21 |
| Phone number | 0567-24-1111 |
| Official website: Tsushima City | |
Tsushima (津島市; -shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture in the Chubu region of Japan. As of March 1, 2004, the city has an estimated population of 66,712 and the density of 2,660 persons per km². The total area is 25.08 km².
The city was founded on March 1, 1947. In late July, Tsushima hosts Tenno Festival (天王祭り), a festival with a history of over two hundred years. The highlight of this two day event is the evening festival in which a dozen boats, each decorated with nearly 400 paper lanterns, float down the Tenno River.
The cross-cultural writer Yone Noguchi was born in Tsushima.
[edit] External links
- Tsushima official website in Japanese
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