Nagaizumi, Municipal town in Sunto District, Japan.
Nagaizumi is a town in Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture, composed of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and green spaces. The layout combines local shops, schools, and public facilities that support daily community life across gently rolling terrain.
The town grew from ten separate villages under the Tokugawa period and became an official village in 1889. It gained town status in 1960 and later developed into an industrial and residential center.
The Nagaizumi Town Library functions as a central educational facility, providing extensive resources and programs for the local community.
The town is served by the Gotemba Line railway, which provides train connections to larger cities in the region. Most facilities and services are accessible by local transportation or on foot.
Several major Japanese companies operate manufacturing facilities within the town, shaping its economic identity. Though these factories are not always visible to visitors, they play a significant role in local employment and daily operations.
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