Suzu, Ishikawa
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Suzu 珠洲市 |
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 Location of Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture |
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 Suzu
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| Coordinates: 37°26′N 137°16′E / 37.433°N 137.267°ECoordinates: 37°26′N 137°16′E / 37.433°N 137.267°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu (Hokuriku) | |
| Prefecture | Ishikawa Prefecture | |
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| • Mayor | Izumiya Masuhiro | |
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| • Total | 247.20 km2 (95.44 sq mi) | |
| Population (January 2011) | ||
| • Total | 17,327 | |
| • Density | 70.1/km2 (182/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Japanese red pine | |
| • Flower | Camellia | |
| • Bird | Japanese bush-warbler | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City hall address | 1-6-2, Uedomachi Kitagata, Suzu-shi, Ishikawa-ken 927–1295 |
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| Website | www |
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Suzu (珠洲市 Suzu-shi?) is a city located at the northeastern-most tip of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on 15 July 1954 out of the merger of many smaller towns in the vicinity.
As of 2011, the city has an estimated population of 17,327 and a population density of 70.1 persons per km2. The total area is 247.20 km2.
In ancient times, Suzu prospered as a gateway for trade by sea, establishing connections with places such as Izumo (Shimane Prefecture), Sado (Sado Island) and Ezo (Hokkaido). In turn, Suzu was introduced to ironware culture from a considerably early period in the Izumo era, and even gained crucial agricultural influence and knowledge for civilians to start farming within Suzu. In fact, it is thought that such ancient Noto culture originated and spread outwards from the tip of the Noto peninsula.
In the second year of the Yourou Era (718), the Province of Noto was segregated and established the 4 districts of Suzu, Fugeshi, Hakui and Noto. For a short period of time, the land was claimed as part of Etchu Province (Toyama Prefecture). During this period the famous Otomo no Yakamochi (Etchu Provincial Governor at the time) recited a poem about the picturesque scenery of Suzu bay upon visiting Suzu, which would later be enlisted in the famous poetry anthology called the Manyoshu.
Later in the Kouji Period (1143), the Noto Provincial Governor Minamoto no Toshikane established "Wakayama Manor" on private land. Before long, Minamoto had developed the "Wakayama Manor" into the biggest Manor in all of Noto, expanding territory to take over the majority of land in Suzu. In similar times, production of "Suzu-Yaki" (Suzu brand Pottery) had begun, with oversea distribution to Hokkaido becoming common. Suzu developed into one of the very few areas in Japan named famous for producing pottery.
During the Warring States Period (1467–1568), the ongoing violent fighting between the Hatakeyama family, Uesugi family and the Maeda family tore the land part. However, pressure from the Maeda Family Army eventually took told, and the Uuesugi Family Army fell, conceding all of the land to the Maeda Family who were part of the Kaga Clan.
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