Yamada, town in Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Yamada is a town in Shimohei district in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The settlement sits in a valley with residential neighborhoods, local shops, and infrastructure that serves the everyday needs of its residents.
Yamada developed gradually as a rural settlement in the Iwate region. Its growth was tied to local farming and access to natural resources that sustained the community.
The town is accessible by local buses and offers basic amenities like small shops and local restaurants. This is a quiet settlement where you can experience everyday rural life in Japan.
Location: Shimohei district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Shares border with: Miyako, Otsuchi
Website: https://town.yamada.iwate.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.46767,141.94892
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
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