Inabe district

Inabe is an administrative district in northeastern Mie Prefecture, Japan. Today it contains the town of Toin and is characterized by rural landscapes interspersed with small settlements.

The region underwent significant administrative changes in 2003 when several municipalities merged to form a new city. This restructuring reshaped the local governance framework substantially.

The district's name comes from two distinct kanji characters that reflect traditional Japanese naming practices for administrative areas. You can see these characters used regularly on local signs and in the community.

The district is accessible via multiple national highways and the Sangi Railway line. These transport connections make it straightforward to reach from other parts of the prefecture.

The district maintains its administrative identity despite now containing only one town within its borders, as other areas became part of different cities. This unusual arrangement makes it an interesting example of Japan's administrative structure after recent mergers.