Iiyama, Nagano

This article is about the city in Nagano, Japan. For the monitor and TV manufacturer, see Iiyama (company).
Iiyama
飯山市
City

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Location of Iiyama in Nagano Prefecture
Iiyama

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 36°51′N 138°22′E / 36.850°N 138.367°E / 36.850; 138.367Coordinates: 36°51′N 138°22′E / 36.850°N 138.367°E / 36.850; 138.367
Country Japan
Region Chūbu (Kōshin'etsu)
Prefecture Nagano Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Masato Ishida
Area
 • Total 202.32 km2 (78.12 sq mi)
Population (April 2008)
 • Total 23,969
 • Density 118/km2 (310/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Japanese beech
 • Flower Camellia
 • Bird Mandarin duck
 • Butterfly Japanese luehdorfia
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 1110-1, Ōaza Iiyama, Iiyama-shi, Nagano-ken
389-2292
Website www.city.iiyama.nagano.jp

Iiyama (飯山市 Iiyama-shi) is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It markets itself as "Japan's Hometown". The city was founded on August 1, 1954.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 23,969 and a population density of 118 persons per km2. The total area is 202.32 km2.

The Chikuma River (the longest river in Japan) runs through the centre of the area and becomes known as the Shinano River when it passes into Niigata Prefecture.

The TV and electronics manufacturer Iiyama was founded in the city in 1972, although, after a series of mergers, the company is no longer headquartered there. The old office continues to be used as a manufacturing centre for Iiyama's parent company, Mouse Computer.[1][2]

In February 2015, Guinness World Records confirmed that the city had officially broken the record for 'most snowmen built in an hour.' [3]

Activities

There are many well known ski resorts in the area. These include Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort, Madarao Sympathique, Madarao Kogen, Tangram Ski Circus, Togari Onsen, Shinanodaira, Iiyama Kokusai and Hokuryuko [4]

Iiyama also hosts a number of popular festivals such as the Iiyama Snow Festival in mid-February and Iiyama Dontokoi in August.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Notice on the merger of affiliate companies and group reorganisation (Japanese)
  2. ↑ Iiyama, Nagano to offer Iiyama LED displays and Mouse Computer PCs as part of the Furusato tax reward scheme (Japanese)
  3. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-31487894
  4. ↑ Madarao: The Heart of Japan
  5. ↑ Madarao, Tangram and Iiyama Guide - Events

External links

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