Country Japan District Mogami - Flower Lily Population 4,297 (Oct 2015) Prefecture Yamagata Prefecture | Region Tōhoku - Tree Maple Area 122.1 km² Local time Wednesday 2:46 PM | |
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Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) Weather 8°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 59% Humidity Points of interest Hanesawa Hot Spring, Sakegawamura Eco‑ Park, Niwatsukikannon | ||
Sakegawa (鮭川村, Sakegawa-mura) is a village located in Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, in the Tohoku region of northern Japan.
Contents
- Map of Sakegawa Mogami District Yamagata Prefecture Japan
- Geography
- Neighboring municipalities
- History
- Economy
- Education
- Railway
- Highway
- Sister city relations
- Kabuki
- Salmon Festival
- Niwazuki Kannon Lantern Festival
- References
Map of Sakegawa, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
As of October 2015, the village had an estimated population of 4,297 and a population density of 35.2 persons per km². The total area was 122.15 square kilometres (47 sq mi).
Geography
Sakegawa is located in northern Yamagata Prefecture, bordered to the west by the Dewa Mountains. The area is known for its heavy snowfalls in winter.
Neighboring municipalities
History
The area of present-day was Sakegawa part of ancient Dewa Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture. The village of Sakegawa was established on December 1, 1954 by the merger of the villages of Toyota and Toyosato, both from Mogami District.
Economy
The economy of Sakegawa is based on agriculture. The town is famous for nameko mushrooms, of which it produces a substantial percentage for Yamagata Prefecture. The town's other main exports are rice and flowers, such as roses and gentians. Sakegawa is also well known for fishing, with the Salmon Festival (鮭祭り) being held at Eco Park every October.
Education
Sakegawa has one elementary school and one middle school.
Railway
Highway
Sister city relations
Kabuki
Public kabuki theater performances are given on the first Sunday of July every year.
Salmon Festival
Held on the last Sunday of October every year. During this festival people pay a set price to attempt to catch salmon out of the river with their bare hands.
Niwazuki Kannon Lantern Festival
Held in August. Floating lanterns are sent down the river beginning at the Niwazuki Buddhist temple.