Isawa, Yamanashi
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Isawa (石和町 Isawa-chō?) was a town located in Higashiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan. On October 12, 2004 the town merged with five other towns and villages to form the new city of Fuefuki.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 27,603 and a density of 1,850.07 persons per km². The total area was 14.92 km².
It was famous for its hot springs and for its springtime medieval festival. It was a sister city to Bad Mergentheim, Germany.
[edit] Notable residents
- Fukazawa Shichiro, 深沢七郎
[edit] External links
- Official website of Fuefuki in Japanese (English portions)