Ashikita, Kumamoto
Ashikita (芦北町, Ashikita-machi) is a town located in Ashikita District (葦北郡, Ashikita-gun), Kumamoto, Japan.
Ashikita
芦北町 | |
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Town | |
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Flag Emblem | |
Location of Ashikita in Kumamoto Prefecture | |
Ashikita Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 32°18′N 130°31′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyushu |
| Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| District | Ashikita |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mr. Kazunari Takezaki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 233.48 km2 (90.15 sq mi) |
| Population (1 June 2019) | |
| • Total | 16,306 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+09:00 (JST) |
| City hall address | 熊本県葦北郡芦北町大字芦北2015 869-5498 |
| Website | www |
Ashikita is situated on the south west coast of the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan, and it is known for its attractive coastlines, beaches and its production of citrus fruit.
Ashikita is famous for its fresh local produce, in particular dekopon oranges (also known as shiranui), and amanatsu oranges. It also has iconic sailboats called utasebune (打たせ船) which fish for famous cutlassfish (太刀魚 tachiuo) and red-footed shrimp (足赤海老 ashiaka ebi). Other local delicacies include Ashikita beef, Otachimisaki salt, Ozeki rice and Ozeki shochu (sake).
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