Hazu district, Former administrative district in Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Hazu district was a former administrative area in southeastern Aichi Prefecture that encompassed three main towns: Hazu, Isshiki, and Kira. These municipalities later merged to become part of the expanded city of Nishio.
The area was established as an administrative district in 1878 during the Meiji reforms and initially contained the town of Nishio alongside numerous smaller settlements. Over subsequent decades, it underwent multiple restructurings before its dissolution in 2011.
The area maintained strong ties to Mikawa Bay, where residents engaged in processing shark meat and sharkskin as part of their trade and local economy. This specialized craft remained central to the region's identity for centuries.
The district no longer exists as a separate administrative unit and is now part of Nishio city within Aichi Prefecture. Visitors interested in exploring the area can visit Nishio, where remnants of this former district's history and communities can still be found.
The district was notable for shark product processing that served as tax tribute to the imperial court, making it an important economic hub for this specialized trade. This unusual specialization remains an overlooked aspect of the region's economic heritage today.
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