Ishikawa, Fukushima
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| Ishikawa 石川町 | |
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| Town | |
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  Ishikawa | |
| Coordinates: 37°9′N 140°27′E / 37.150°N 140.450°ECoordinates: 37°9′N 140°27′E / 37.150°N 140.450°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Fukushima Prefecture |
| District | Ishikawa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 115.71 km2 (44.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,000 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Town of Ishikawa |
Ishikawa (石川町 Ishikawa-machi) is a small market town located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.[1]
During World War II, the town had a secret uranium mine for the Japanese atomic bomb project.[2]
As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of almost 18,000. The total area is 115.71 km².[citation needed]
Town features
Ishikawa-cho, Fukushima Prefecture
Sakai Bakery: French style bakery. There are two in the town; one on Crystal Road, and the other on route 118 - close to the Ishikawa Police Station.
Crystal Road: A musical road that has most of the town's necessities: 7-11, Toho Bank, Japan Post, and the bakery. At the end of Crystal Road is the Gakuho Ishikawa Private High School.
References
- ↑ Herbert, Ian (24 March 2000). "Monmouth rebellion over plans to twin with Japan - This Britain". London: The Independent, UK. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
- ↑ Ishikawa journal, Martin Fackler, New York Times website Sept 5th 2011
External links
Media related to Ishikawa, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Ishikawa official website (Japanese)
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