Country Japan District Minamitsugaru - Flower Wisteria Population 15,597 (Sep 2013) Bird Swan | Region Tōhoku - Tree Apple Area 37.26 km² Local time Saturday 4:38 PM Prefecture Aomori Prefecture | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 4°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 69% Humidity | ||
Fujisaki (藤崎町, Fujisaki-machi) is a town located in Minamitsugaru District of east-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of September 2013, the town had an estimated population of 15,597 and a population density of 419 persons per km². Its total area was 37.26 km².
Contents
- Map of Fujisaki Minamitsugaru District Aomori Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighbouring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Train
- Highway
- Noted people from Fujisaki
- References
Map of Fujisaki, Minamitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Geography
Fujisaki occupies the flatlands within central Aomori. The town has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall.
Neighbouring municipalities
History
During the Edo period, the area around Fujisaki was controlled by the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, it became part of Minamitsugaru District. On May 20, 1923, Fujisaki attained town status. On February 1, 1955, Fujisaki merged with neighboring Junisato Village. It annexed a portion of Itayanagi Village on August 10, 1956. On January 1, 2006 it merged with the neighboring town of Tokiwa. On September 1, 2007 a portion of the Namioka part of Aomori left Aomori and merged into Fujisaki.
Economy
The economy of Fujisaki is heavily dependent on agriculture, notably rice and horticulture. The Fuji apple was developed here.