Owase, Coastal city in Mie Prefecture, Japan
Located on the southeastern Kii Peninsula, Owase spans 192.71 square kilometers with ninety percent of its territory consisting of forests and coastal rias.
The municipality system established Owase as a town in April 1889, leading to its transformation into a city in June 1954 through the merger of surrounding villages.
The Ya Ya Matsuri, occurring from February 1-5, represents the main celebration in Owase with traditional parades and community gatherings throughout the streets.
The Kisei Main Line railway connects Owase to other regions, while the local port facilitates maritime activities for the fishing and transportation industries.
Owase receives exceptional rainfall amounts throughout the year, making it one of the wettest low-altitude locations in the entire Japanese subtropical climate zone.
Location: Mie Prefecture
Inception: June 20, 1954
Website: https://www.city.owase.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Kumano, Kihoku, Kamikitayama
Website: https://city.owase.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.07078,136.19097
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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