Nagaokakyō, Kyoto
Nagaokakyō
長岡京市 | |
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 Nagaokakyō City Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Nagaokakyō in Kyoto Prefecture | |
  Nagaokakyō Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°56′N 135°42′E / 34.933°N 135.700°ECoordinates: 34°56′N 135°42′E / 34.933°N 135.700°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kengo Nakakoji (since January 2015) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.17 km2 (7.40 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2017) | |
| • Total | 80,424 |
| • Density | 4,200/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| Website | www |
| Symbols | |
| Bird | Japanese white-eye |
| Flower | Ericaceae |
| Tree | Maple |
Nagaokakyō (長岡京市, Nagaokakyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 80,424 and a population density of 4,200 persons per km². The total area is 19.17 km².
History[]
The city was founded on October 1, 1972 replacing the town of Nagaoka, which was in turn incorporated by three villages on October 1, 1949. The name of city is derived from Nagaoka-kyō, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kanmu established there from 784 until 794. The major part of the capital including the imperial palace was in the area of present-day Mukō.
Culture[]
The most popular event in Nagaokakyo is the Garasha Festival. It is usually held in November. Hosokawa Gracia was the wife of a busho—a feudal lord's lieutenant. The Garasha Festival is held at both the Nagaokakyo Cultural Center and Shoryuji Castle, while the parade runs throughout the city. Many of the parade participants wear various period's traditional clothing, including the chosen 'Garasha' of the year.[1]
Transportation[]
- Kyoto-Jukan Expressway
- Nagaokakyō Station
- Nagaoka-Tenjin Station
- Nishiyama Tennozan Station
Organizations[]
Murata Manufacturing and Mitsubishi Logisnext are based in Nagaokakyō.
Sister cities[]
Arlington, MA, United States
Notable people from Nagaokakyō[]
- Kenjiro Yamashita, member of J-pop boygroups Exile and Sandaime J Soul Brothers and a former member of Gekidan Exile.
- Shohei Yamamoto, Japanese former soccer player
- Hiroshi Otsuki, Japanese former football player and manager
- Aya Shimokozuru, Japanese former soccer player (Japan women's national football team)
- Takashi Usami, Japanese soccer player (Gamba Osaka, J1 League)
- Miho Takahashi, Japanese swimmer
- Masaaki Sakata, Japanese former rugby union player
- Ayumi Kaihori, Japanese former soccer player (Japan women's national football team)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "京都・長岡京市 ガラシャの魂息づく". 日本経済新聞 (in Japanese). January 22, 2011.
External links[]
Media related to Nagaokakyō, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons- Nagaokakyō City official website
- Past Exhibitions – National Museum of Japanese History
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