Okawa, Mountain village in Tosa District, Japan
Okawa extends across 95 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in northern Kochi Prefecture, with the Yoshino River flowing from west to east.
The village assembly system of Okawa dates from 1889, when Japan implemented modern municipal structures during the Meiji period modernization.
The annual Okawa Village Meat Carnival brings 1,500 visitors to celebrate local beef and chicken dishes accompanied by traditional dance performances.
Visitors reach Okawa through bus services connecting to Kochi Station, as the village lacks direct railway access and maintains limited transportation options.
The construction of Sameura Dam submerged the original village center, leading to a population decrease from 4,000 residents in 1960 to 352 in 2023.
Location: Tosa District
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Tosa, Ino, Niihama, Shikokuchuo
Website: https://vill.okawa.kochi.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.78397,133.46661
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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