Population 16,462 (1 Mar 2008) | Region Kyushu Area 15.46 km² Local time Monday 2:05 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Website www.vill.nakagusuku.okinawa.jp in Japanese Weather 23°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 85% Humidity District Nakagami District, Okinawa | ||
Nakagusuku (中城村, Nakagusuku-son, Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2008, the village has an estimated population of 16,462 and a density of 1,065 persons per km². The total area is 15.46 km². The ruins of a gusuku (Ryukyuan castle), Nakagusuku, are also in this village.
Contents
- Map of Nakagusuku Nakagami District Okinawa Prefecture Japan
- Mascot
- Events
- Prince of Nakagusuku
- References
Map of Nakagusuku, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Mascot
The village character (Mascot) is Gosamaru, who was the most famous resident of the castle. He holds a battle fan in one hand, and a carrot in the other. Nakagusuku village is famous for its almost white carrots, which are a point of civic pride.
Events
On the fourth Sunday of every month there is a small Farmer's Market only for old and young people to participate in. It usually has between 4 and 10 vendors at Yoshinoura Park, and is held between 9:00am to 12:00 noon. In October the village hosts its Matsuri (festival) on the castle grounds, where local music and dance are performed, and food, games and beer are available from vendors.
Prince of Nakagusuku
Nakagusuku is also famous for being part of the former domain (magiri) of the Crown Prince of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Styled as Nakagusuku Ōji (中城王子, lit. Prince of Nakagusuku), the Crown Prince, as heir to the kingdom, resided in Nakagusuku udun (中城御殿), a palace within the grounds of Shuri Castle. Nakagusuku Castle was also within his domain.