Country Japan Prefecture Toyama Prefecture Population 32,161 (1 May 2011) | Region Chūbu (Hokuriku) Area 134.1 km² | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) City hall address 1-1 Hon-machi, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture (富山県小矢部市本町１番１号)
932-8611 Website www.city.oyabe.toyama.jp Weather 8°C, Wind W at 11 km/h, 62% Humidity Points of interest Oyabe Kasen Park, Shiroyama Park, Oyabeshi Otani Museum | ||
Oyabe (小矢部市, Oyabe-shi) is a city located in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1962.
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Map of Oyabe, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 30,043 and a population density of 220 persons per km². The total area is 134.11 km².
Schools in Oyabe City include Isurugi Senior High School.
Local Culture and Festivals
The Oyabe Yotaka festival is in its 30th year. It has been adapted from a traditional field festival. This night event is held on the 10th and 11 June, and spreads through the whole area as an annual function. Anyone, regardless of age or gender, can participate.
The festival is 400 years old and has been passed down from generation to generation in 84 different locations in Oyabe. Common participants in the Lion Dance include children from 6 years to about 15 years old. Among the other musical demonstrations in the festival, a gong and a shout of “Enya Farm Sir” can be heard.
Time:August 26 and 27.
Place: Crossland Oyabe.
Outline: Helicopters are exhibited.
The local Self-Defense Forces usually prepare curry rice for visitors. Helicopters sides are typically available.
Time:June 18
Place: The Oyabe dry riverbed park.
Outside: Calamus is sold at the stumps.
Calamus has 212 kinds. There are 1,200,000 bulbs planted each year. A gold fish catching event is also held during the Festival.