| Kawamata 川俣町 |
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| Location of Kawamata in Fukushima | |
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Kawamata
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| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Fukushima |
| District | Date District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 127.66 km2 (49.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 17,248 |
| • Density | 135.1/km2 (349.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Kawamata |
Kawamata (川俣町 Kawamata-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 and silk products. In the late 6th century, Ōtomo no Koteko, also known as Otehime, came to this area. According to tradition, she is honored for having encouraged silk farming in the area.[1]
The town is also known for shamo (a special breed of game bird, very similar to chicken), and the Cosquín en Japón festival, featuring traditional Argentinian music.
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