Nakama, Fukuoka
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Nakama 中間市 |
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 Location of Nakama in Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Coordinates: 33°49′15″N 130°42′30″E / 33.82083°N 130.70833°ECoordinates: 33°49′15″N 130°42′30″E / 33.82083°N 130.70833°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tadayoshi Ōshima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.98 km2 (6.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 48,094 |
| • Density | 3,010/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
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| • Tree | kusu, kusuganemochi |
| • Flower | pansy, cosmos |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| City hall address | 1-1-1 Nakama, Nakama-shi, Fukuoka-ken 809-8501 |
| Website | www |
Nakama (中間市 Nakama-shi?) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 48,094 and a population density of 3,010 persons per km². The total area is 15.98 km². It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of actor Ken Takakura.
It is located along the Onga River, with Mizumaki Town to the north, Kitakyushu City's Yahata-nishi Ward to the east, Nogata City to the south, and Kurate Town to the west.
The city currently has 6 elementary schools, 4 junior high-schools, and 2 high schools.
The city is located on the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) Fukuhoku Yutaka Line with Nakama (opened on August 30, 1891) and Chikuzen-Habu (opened April 26, 1935) stations. There is also a tram (Chikuhō Electric Railroad Line) with stations at Toritani, Higashi-Nakama, Chikuho-Nakama, and Dotenouchi.
The city is known locally for its 'Shoppers Mall' - a facility with shops, restaurants, a movie theatre (United Cinemas International), and game centres.
Habu Park is the largest park in Nakama, with many cherry blossom trees.
The Roofless Museum (Yane No Nai Hakubutsukan), near the JR Nakama Station, is a small green park area with sculptures by artists from around the world.
Chikuzen Nakama Cherry Blossom Festival (end of March - beginning of April) at Habu Park.
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