Higashiura, Town in Chita district, Japan.
Higashiura is a town at the northern tip of Chita Peninsula with a mix of residential neighborhoods and agricultural areas. It features local shops, traditional streets, and green spaces that shape daily life.
People first settled here during the Jomon period, leaving behind shell middens that archaeologists discovered at ancient sites. This long presence shaped the region into the community that exists today.
The Odai Matsuri festival brings people together with traditional parades through town streets, keeping local customs alive in the community year after year.
The Taketoyo Line railway connects the town to nearby cities, and main roads like National Route 366 run through the area. Walking and cycling are good ways to explore the local neighborhoods at your own pace.
Odai Park contains a medicinal plant garden where researchers and students study healing herbs and trees for education and practical application. It offers a quiet place to see how local knowledge connects to plants.
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