Satsuma, town in Satsuma district, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan
Satsuma is a town in the central-northern part of Kagoshima Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, marked by open spaces and a quiet pace of life. The landscape is surrounded by mountains and fields, where farming with rice and vegetable crops shapes daily life.
The area has a long history tracing back to the old province of Satsuma and was part of a larger domain during the Edo period. A major merger in 2004 brought together several smaller towns and villages, significantly changing the regional structure.
The name Satsuma comes from an old province and still shapes the identity of the area today. You see this connection in local festivals, traditional craft workshops, and in the stories residents share about their past.
The town has no passenger train service within it, so car or bus are the main ways to get around. The nearest train station is in a nearby city and can be reached by highway.
The region is the birthplace of Satsuma ware, a type of pottery made since around 1600 that grew from the work of Korean potters who settled here. Today, visitors can watch this craft being made in active workshops around the area.
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