Kawajima, Rural town in Hiki district, Japan
Located in central Saitama Prefecture, Kawajima spans 41.63 square kilometers within the Arakawa River drainage basin at coordinates 35.982056, 139.481556.
The municipal structure of Kawajima emerged through the merger of six villages - Nakamura, Igusa, Mionoya, Demaru, Yatsuho, and Omino in November 1954.
The Namegawa Festival occurs each November 3rd in Kawajima, bringing together residents for traditional celebrations and community gatherings.
Honda operates an assembly plant in Kawajima, providing employment opportunities while the town connects to surrounding areas via the Ken-Ō Expressway and Route 254.
The town initiated a sky lantern event in 2022 during its 50th-anniversary celebration, which resulted in immediate ticket sales completion.
Location: Saitama Prefecture
Location: Hiki district
Inception: November 3, 1954
Website: https://www.town.kawajima.saitama.jp/
Shares border with: Kawagoe, Higashimatsuyama, Ageo, Okegawa, Kitamoto, Sakado, Yoshimi
Website: https://town.kawajima.saitama.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.98206,139.48156
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:30
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