Aikawa, Administrative town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Aikawa is a town in Kanagawa Prefecture situated near the Nakatsu River and the foothills of the Tanzawa Mountains. The area occupies a rural landscape that connects inland valleys with lowland settlements.
The area witnessed the Battle of Mimasetoge during the Sengoku period, a conflict between Takeda Shingen and the Hōjō clan. Following this period, it became part of tenryō territory under direct shogunal control.
The town has community centers serving different ethnic groups, particularly Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Lao residents who form a notable part of the local population.
The town lacks passenger railway service, so National Route 412 serves as the main access road connecting it to neighboring areas. This highway is essential for reaching the town from surrounding regions.
The former Sagami Airfield was converted into an industrial park in 1966, now housing major manufacturers like Makino Milling Machines and Asahi Glass. This transformation shows how a military facility became an economic center for the region.
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