Tajiri, Miyagi

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Tajiri (田尻町; -chō) was a town located in Tōda District, Miyagi, Japan.

On March 31, 2006, the city of Furukawa merged with the towns of Iwadeyama and Naruko from Tamatsukuri District and Kashimadai, Matsuyama and Sanbongi from Shida District and Tajiri to create the new city of Ōsaki. Tamatsukuri District and Shida District were dissolved as a result of this merger.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 13,023 and a density of 198.55 persons per km². The total area was 65.59 km²;. The primary industry is rice farming; there is also a chemical plant.

Tajiri's places of note include Kagobo Mountain, home to one of the best park golf courses in Japan and a notable cherry blossom viewing spot, Kabukuri Marsh, soon to be recognized as a Ramsar site as a wintering ground for geese, and a variety of rustic "farmers restaurants."

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