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Japan

Yokkaichi

Administrative territorial entity Big city City of Japan Special city of Japan

Yokkaichi, Industrial port city in Mie Prefecture, Japan

Description

Yokkaichi is a port city in Mie Prefecture along Ise Bay, where industrial facilities alternate with residential neighborhoods and public spaces. The city extends from the Pacific coast to the eastern foothills of the Suzuka Mountains, linking coastal areas with inland hills.

History

Markets held on the fourth day of each month since the Kamakura period gave the city its name and made it an early trading post. The port later developed into an industrial center, attracting manufacturing facilities and international trade.

Culture

The name of this city comes from markets held on the fourth day of each month, which established its role as a trading center. During the Dai Yokkaichi Matsuri, a mechanical figure called O-Nyudo moves through the streets, standing over 10 meters tall and drawing crowds.

Practical

The port has terminals for containers, automobiles, and raw materials that serve regional industries. Visitors can walk along the waterfront promenade and see the bay and shipping activity.

Did you know?

Banko ceramics have been made here since the Edo period using brown clay, with teapots often featuring multiple spouts and handles. This technique comes from local workshops and is rarely seen in other parts of Japan.

Location

Mie Prefecture

Inception

August 1, 1897

Reference

242021

Shares border with

Kuwana, Suzuka, Inabe, Asahi, Kawagoe, Komono, Toin, Koka

Website

https://city.yokkaichi.lg.jp

GPS coordinates

34.96503,136.62442

Latest update

December 15, 2025 00:13

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