was a

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located in Iwase District,

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. As of 2003, the town had an estimated

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of 6,455 and a

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of 106.98 persons per km². The total area was 60.34 km².

History

The people lived in Naganuma, because of Jomon pottery(縄文土器)and

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(竪穴式住居)discovered from Tsukakoshi remains in 25th century BC. Naganuma town built by Takatoki Naganuma in 1260 AD. It is deserted castle by Decree of One Castle Per Province(一国一城令) in 1615 AD. Old Naganuma was formed as a result of the enforcement of town organization in 1901 AD. Old Naganuma town and Hokotsuki village merged Naganuma town in 1955 AD. On April 1, 2005 AD, Naganuma, along with the village of Iwase (also from Iwase District), was merged into the expanded city of

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Education

* Naganuma Kindergarten * Naganuma Primary School * Naganuma East Primary School * Naganuma Junior High School * Naganuma High School

Industry

Tradition

From

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made Naganuma dyed paper(長沼染型紙).And from Meiji era to Taisho era made Naganuma ware(長沼焼).

Local attractions

Tourist spot

* Naganuma Castle *Fujinuma Lake National park *Naganuma Folk Museum *Naganuma Minami Kodate

Festival

*Naganuma Nebuta Festival

Transportation

From

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to Naganuma town (Yatano or Yokota) by bus in Sukagawa station stop 1 pole. It take about one hour.

References

External links

Sukagawa official website

Fujinuma Lake National ParkAsk Shopping MallNaganuma Nebuta Festival
Japanese travel guide ) Dissolved municipalities of Fukushima Prefecture {{Fukushima-geo-stub