Akashi, Hyōgo

Akashi, Hyōgo

Infobox City Japan
Name= Akashi
JapaneseName= 明石
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Region=
Prefecture= Hyōgo
District=
Area_km2= 49.22
PopDate= 2008
Population= 292,659
Density_km2= 5929.89
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LatitudeDegrees= 34
LatitudeMinutes= 39
LatitudeSeconds=
LongtitudeDegrees= 135
LongtitudeMinutes= 0
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Tree=Sweet Osmanthus
Flower=Chrysanthemums
Bird=
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SymbolDescription= Flag
Mayor= Kitaguchi Hiroto
CityHallPostalCode=
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CityHallLink= [http://www.city.akashi.hyogo.jp/ Akashi] nihongo|Akashi|明石市|Akashi-shi is a city located in southern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, on the Inland Sea west of Kobe.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 292,659 and the density of 5,929.89 persons per km². The total area is 49.22 km².

History

Akashi was an important city during Japan's pre-modern period due to the presence of Akashi Castle, headquarters of the Akashi Domain. The city, in its current form, was founded on November 1, 1919.

Geography

Akashi Municipal Planetarium stands on the meridian of 135 degrees east longitude, and is used to determine Japan Standard Time. Contrary to the name, the terminus of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge that connects Honshū to Awaji Island (and thereby to Shikoku) is not in Akashi but in Tarumi-ku, Kobe.

The remains of Akashi Castle are located just north of the JR Akashi Station and are visible from the station platform.

Politics and government

Akashi is governed by Mayor Kitaguchi Hiroto, an independent. The city assembly has 31 elected members and is dominated by independents.

Culture

Akashi is well known for "Akashiyaki", a kind of "takoyaki" particular to the region. Small pieces of octopus ("tako") are placed inside a ball-shaped mold containing a mixture of flour and eggs and this is then fried. "Akashiyaki" is often eaten by dipping it in a thin soup. Akashi is the site of the Uo-no-Tana Fish Market where local fishermen display an array of fresh seafood caught in the Akashi strait. The market is popular with local people and tourists alike.

External links

* [http://www.city.akashi.hyogo.jp/ Official website]


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