Kawakami, Mountain village in Minamisaku District, Japan.
Located at 1,185 meters altitude in eastern Nagano Prefecture, Kawakami spans 209 square kilometers of terrain bordered by three neighboring prefectures.
The village formation dates to April 1, 1889, evolving from ancient Shinano Province with archaeological evidence of settlements from the Jomon period.
The village represents itself through meaningful natural symbols: the larch tree, rhododendron flower, and Japanese bush warbler as official emblems.
Local farmers access real-time market data and weather information through a dedicated cable television network that helps optimize agricultural operations.
The village produces substantial quantities of lettuce in cold climate conditions, generating annual sales of 15.5 billion yen from highland vegetables.
Location: Minamisaku District
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Minamimaki, Minamiaiki, Hokuto, Kofu, Yamanashi, Chichibu, Ueno
Website: https://vill.kawakami.nagano.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.97542,138.57833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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