Taira, Administrative district in Iwaki, Japan.
Located in southeastern Fukushima Prefecture, Taira extends across the Abukuma Plateau and serves as the central district of Iwaki city.
During the Edo period from 1603 to 1867, Taira functioned as a castle town, establishing its position as a regional administrative center.
The Taira Tanabata Festival, held annually from August 6 to 8, features traditional paper decorations hanging from bamboo branches throughout the district.
The district contains the Iwaki City Hall, multiple government offices, and Taira Station, making it the primary administrative hub of the region.
The district transformed from a coal mining center in the 1950s into a modern industrial area specializing in machinery and chemical production.
Location: Iwaki
GPS coordinates: 37.05042,140.88768
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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