Kōnosu, Saitama
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kantō |
| Prefecture | Saitama Prefecture |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 67.49 km² |
| Population (as of February 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 120,933 |
| Density | 1,792/km² |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Zelkova serrata(Keyaki) |
| Flower | pansy |
| Image:Shisyo-kounosu.gif Symbol of Kōnosu City |
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| Kōnosu City City Hall | |
| Mayor | Kazuhisa Haraguchi |
| Address | 〒365-8601 Kounosu-shi,Chuou1-1-1 |
| Phone number | 048- |
| Official website: Kōnosu City | |
Kōnosu (鴻巣市 Kōnosu-shi?) is a city located in Saitama, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 84,145 and a density of 2,345.83 persons per km². The total area is 35.87 km².
As of October 1, 2005, the city merged with neighboring Fukiage and Kawasato to form one large city. Kōnosu's population increased to 120,761 and the total area is now 67.49 km².
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[edit] Culture
Kōnosu earned the nickname "Doll Town" for its many "Hina Ningyou" (a type of Japanese doll) factories. Kōnosu is also called "Flower town." It has several flower markets, and many flowers purchased in Tokyo and Kantou region are grown in Kōnosu. The most popular flower in the city is the pansy, which is also the city's official flower.
[edit] Festival
- Sakura Matsuri
- Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival)
- Ootori Matsuri (Fall)
- Ojuya(November 13～November 15)
- Shishimai (August 18)
- Mato Matsuri (January 12)
[edit] History
- Kōnosu has been a popular inn town along the road of Nakasendō since Edo period. The city was founded on September 30, 1954.
[edit] Transportation
- Kōnosu station, Japan Railway Takasaki Line (About 1 hour from Ueno station(Tokyo) to Kōnosu station)
- The National Road Route 17 runs through Kōnosu.
[edit] Adjoining cities and towns
[edit] External links
- Kōnosu official website in Japanese
- About Kōnosu Flower in Japanese and English
- About Kōnosu Hina Doll in Japanese and English
- About Kōnosu Matsuri in Japanese and English
- About Kōnosu History in Japanese and English
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