Kawamata, Fukushima

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Kawamata (川俣町; -machi) is a town located in Date District, Fukushima, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,248 and a density of 135.11 persons per km². The total area is 127.66 km². The town is known for its production of silk, shamo (a special breed of game bird, very similar to chicken), and the Cosquin en Japon festival, featuring traditional Argentinian music.

On August 26, 2006, residents of Kawamata produced the world's largest yakitori skewer, measuring 12 meters in length.


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