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{{Infobox City Japan
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|Name= Nakama
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| population_as_of = February 29, 2024
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[[file:Cherry Blossoms in Habu Park 01.jpg|right|thumb|270px|Cherry Blossoms in Habu Park]]
{{nihongo|'''Nakama'''|中間市|Nakama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Fukuoka Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of |2024|01|01}}, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 39,366 in 20466 households, and a [[population density]] of 2500 persons per km<sup>2</sup>.<ref name="Nakama-hp">{{cite web |url=https://www.city.nakama.lg.jpl|title= Nakama City official statistics|location= Japan|language= ja}}</ref> The total area of the city is {{cvt|15.96|km2}}.. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of actor [[Ken Takakura]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/nov/18/ken-takakura Ken Takakura obituary] 2014-11-18</ref>


==Location==
{{nihongo|'''Nakama'''|中間市|Nakama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Fukuoka Prefecture]], [[Japan]].
Nakama is located along the Onga River, bordering [[Kitakyushu City]]'s [[Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu| Yahatanishi Ward]] to the east and south. The city is divided into two districts, Kawanishi and Kawahigashi, by the Onga River which flows north-south through the center of the city. Residential areas and commercial facilities are spread out in the eastern region, and approximately 90% of the total population is concentrated in this area. On the other hand, the western region is home to agricultural land, parks, and other green areas, and some [[industrial park]]s are also located there.


===Neighboring municipalities===
As of 2005, the city has an estimated [[population]] of 48,094 and a [[population density]] of 3,010 persons per km². The total area is 15.98 km².
Fukuoka Prefecture
*[[Kitakyushu]]
*[[Kurate, Fukuoka| Kurate]]
*[[Mizumaki, Fukuoka|Mizumaki]]
*[[Nōgata, Fukuoka| Nōgata]]


==Location==
===Climate===
Nakama has a [[humid subtropical climate]] (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Nakama is 15.6&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1560&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.8&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 5.0&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/fukuoka-prefecture/nakama-714925/ Nakama climate: Average Temperature, weather by month]</ref>
It is located along the Onga River, with Mizumaki to the north, Yahatanishi ward to the east, Nogata to the south, and Kurate to the west.


==Education==
===Demographics===
Per Japanese census data, the population of Nakama is as shown below
The city currently has 6 elementary schools, 4 junior high-schools, and 2 high schools.


{{Historical populations
==Facilities==
| 1940 | 31578
The city is located on the [[Kyushu Railway Company]] (JR Kyushu) [[Fukuhoku Yutaka Line]] with Nakama (opened on August 30, 1891) and Chikuzen-Habu (opened April 26, 1935) stations. There is also a tram ([[Chikuhō Electric Railroad Line]]) with stations at Toritani, Higashi-Nakama, Chikuho-Nakama, and Dotenouchi.
| 1950 | 36350
| 1960 | 42418
| 1970 | 33734
| 1980 | 48647
| 1990 | 49216
| 2000 | 48032
| 2010 | 44214
| 2010 | 40362
|align = none
| footnote =
}}


==History==
The city is known locally for its 'Shoppers Mall' - a facility with shops, restaurants, a movie theatre ([[United Cinemas International]]), and game centres.
The area of Nakama was part of ancient [[Chikuzen Province]]. It has been a thriving area for rice cultivation since ancient times, and many artifacts from the [[Yayoi period]] have been discovered. From the [[Kamakura period]] to the [[Muromachi period]], the area of Nakama became the domain of the Aso clan. During the [[Edo Period]] the area was under the control of [[Fukuoka Domain]]. After the [[Meiji restoration]], the village of Nagatsu (長津村) was established on May 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to town status on November 1, 1922, and changed its name to Nakama (中間町) on September 1, 1924. Nakama was raised to city status on November 1, 1958.


There were plans for amalgamation, with the city becoming a ward of [[Kitakyushu]], which would have become Nakama-ku, Kitakyushu. A poll (December 2004) stated that 70% of the citizens of Nakama were in favor of the city being absorbed into Kitakyushu. However, on [[Christmas Eve]] 2004 Nakama city councilors rejected the merger plan, despite it having initially been proposed by Nakama. The councilors claim that they are rejecting the merger for the good of the city.{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}} The suspected main reason was that only 3 of the 21 councilors would be retained afterwards.
Habu Park is the largest park in Nakama, with many cherry blossom trees.


==Government==
The Roofless Museum (Yane No Nai Hakubutsukan), near the JR Nakama Station, is a small green park area with sculptures by artists from around the world.
Nakama has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] city council of 16 members. Nakama contributes one member to the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the [[Fukuoka 8th district]] of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].


==Festivals==
== Economy ==
During the [[Meiji period]], Nakama, along with the municipalities of the Chikuho area, developed with the Kitakyushu industrial zone through [[coal mining]], and is still considered part of to the Greater Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area. However, as the demand for coal decreased due to the energy revolution, the coal mines that had sponsored prosperity have closed, leading to depopulation. The sites of the former coal mines has been developed into an [[industrial park]].
Chikuzen Nakama Cherry Blossom Festival (end of March - beginning of April) at Habu Park.


==Education==
Chikuzen Nakama Yatchare Festival, previously held near Onga River, but now at Harmony Hall, Nakama’s biggest festival of the year on the third weekend of October.
Nakama has six public elementary schools and four public junior high schools operated by the city government and one public high school operated by the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education. There is also one private high school, and the prefecture operates one special education school for the handicapped.


==Transportation==
Chikuzen Nakamagawa Festival - held in the Obon season every year on August 15. Includes a fireworks festival and food/game stalls as well.
===Railways===
[[File:JR logo (west).svg|frameless|20x20px]] [[Kyushu Railway Company|JR Kyushu]] - [[Chikuhō Main Line]]
:{{JRKSN|JC}} {{STN|Chikuzen-Habu}} - {{STN|Nakama}}


[[file:Chikutetsu logo.svg|frameless|20x20px]] [[Chikuhō Electric Railroad Line]]
Kisshoji Temple Wisteria Festival (located in Yahatanishi, near Nakama High School, and held on April 27 to 29.
:{{Color|#e30075|■}} {{STN|Higashi-Nakama}} - {{STN|Chikuhō-Nakama}} - {{STN|Kibōgaoka-Kōkōmae}}


==History==
=== Highways ===
Nakama is not served by any National Expressway or National Highway.
The city was involved in the coal mining industry of the Chikuho region from the [[Edo]] to [[Shōwa period|Showa]] eras. During the war, there was a POW camp in the city area, with inmates involved in mining.

==Local attractions==
Habu Park is the largest park in Nakama, with many cherry blossom trees. The Roofless Museum (Yane No Nai Hakubutsukan), near the JR Nakama Station, is a small green park area with sculptures by artists from around the world. The city is known locally for its [[AEON (company)|AEON]] (formerly [[Daiei]]) "Shoppers Mall" - a mall with shops, restaurants, a movie theatre (formerly [[United Cinemas International]]), a bowling alley, and game centres.


===Festivals===
The city was incorporated on November 1, 1958.
Chikuzen Nakama Cherry Blossom Festival (end of March - beginning of April) at Habu Park. Kisshoji Temple [[Wisteria]] Festival (located in Yahatanishi, near Nakama High School, and held April 27–29. Chikuzen Nakamagawa Festival - held in the Obon season every year on August 15. Includes a fireworks festival and food/game stalls as well. Chikuzen Nakama Yatchare Festival, previously held near Onga River, but now at Harmony Hall, Nakama's biggest festival of the year on the third weekend of October.


==Gallery==
There were plans for amalgamation, with the city becoming a ward of [[Kitakyushu]]. A recent poll (December 2004) stated that 70% of the citizens of Nakama were in favor of the city being absorbed into Kitakyushu.
<gallery>
File:Dotenouchi Lock on Sasaogawa River in Nakama, Fukuoka.jpg|Dotenouchi Lock on Sasaogawa River
File:Gate of Daishiji Temple in Nakama, Fukuoka.jpg|Daishiji Temple
File:Nakama City Fire Station from Ongabashi Bridge 2.jpg|Fire Station
File:Nakama City office.jpg|Nakama City Hall
File:Ongagawa River and Sasaogawabashi Bridge from Ongabashi Bridge.jpg|Onga River and Sasaogawabashi Bridge
File:Daiei nakama higashi.JPG|Former Daiei Mall (now AEON)
File:Ongagawa Source Pump Station 20160618-2.jpg|Onga River Pumping Station
</gallery>


==References==
However, on [[Christmas Eve]] 2004 Nakama city councilors rejected the merger plan, despite it having initially been proposed by Nakama. The councilors claim that they are rejecting the merger for the good of the city.{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}} The suspected main reason was that only 3 of the 21 councilors would be retained afterwards.
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category-inline}}
*{{Commons category-inline}}
* [http://www.city.nakama.fukuoka.jp Nakama City official website] {{ja icon}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000422061603/http://www.city.nakama.fukuoka.jp/ Nakama City official website] {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://wikimapia.org/country/Japan/Fukuoka/Nakama/ Nakama at Wikimapia]
* [http://wikimapia.org/country/Japan/Fukuoka/Nakama/ Nakama at Wikimapia]


{{Fukuoka}}
{{Fukuoka}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Cities in Fukuoka Prefecture]]
[[Category:Cities in Fukuoka Prefecture]]

Latest revision as of 17:17, 6 October 2024

Nakama
中間市
City
Flag of Nakama
Flag
Official seal of Nakama
Seal
Map
Location of Nakama in Fukuoka Prefecture
Location of Nakama
Nakama is located in Japan
Nakama
Nakama
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°49′00″N 130°42′33″E / 33.81667°N 130.70917°E / 33.81667; 130.70917
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureFukuoka
Government
 • MayorTadayoshi Ōshima
Area
 • Total
15.96 km2 (6.16 sq mi)
Population
 (February 29, 2024)
 • Total
39,366
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-1-1 Nakama, Nakama-shi, Fukuoka-ken 809-8501
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerPansy, Cosmos
TreeCamphora officinarum, Ilex rotunda
Cherry Blossoms in Habu Park

Nakama (中間市, Nakama-shi) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 39,366 in 20466 households, and a population density of 2500 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 15.96 km2 (6.16 sq mi).. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of actor Ken Takakura.[2]

Location

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Nakama is located along the Onga River, bordering Kitakyushu City's Yahatanishi Ward to the east and south. The city is divided into two districts, Kawanishi and Kawahigashi, by the Onga River which flows north-south through the center of the city. Residential areas and commercial facilities are spread out in the eastern region, and approximately 90% of the total population is concentrated in this area. On the other hand, the western region is home to agricultural land, parks, and other green areas, and some industrial parks are also located there.

Neighboring municipalities

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Fukuoka Prefecture

Climate

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Nakama has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Nakama is 15.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1560 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around 5.0 °C.[3]

Demographics

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Per Japanese census data, the population of Nakama is as shown below

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1940 31,578—    
1950 36,350+15.1%
1960 42,418+16.7%
1970 33,734−20.5%
1980 48,647+44.2%
1990 49,216+1.2%
2000 48,032−2.4%
2010 44,214−7.9%
2010 40,362−8.7%

History

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The area of Nakama was part of ancient Chikuzen Province. It has been a thriving area for rice cultivation since ancient times, and many artifacts from the Yayoi period have been discovered. From the Kamakura period to the Muromachi period, the area of Nakama became the domain of the Aso clan. During the Edo Period the area was under the control of Fukuoka Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the village of Nagatsu (長津村) was established on May 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system. It was raised to town status on November 1, 1922, and changed its name to Nakama (中間町) on September 1, 1924. Nakama was raised to city status on November 1, 1958.

There were plans for amalgamation, with the city becoming a ward of Kitakyushu, which would have become Nakama-ku, Kitakyushu. A poll (December 2004) stated that 70% of the citizens of Nakama were in favor of the city being absorbed into Kitakyushu. However, on Christmas Eve 2004 Nakama city councilors rejected the merger plan, despite it having initially been proposed by Nakama. The councilors claim that they are rejecting the merger for the good of the city.[citation needed] The suspected main reason was that only 3 of the 21 councilors would be retained afterwards.

Government

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Nakama has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 16 members. Nakama contributes one member to the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Fukuoka 8th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

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During the Meiji period, Nakama, along with the municipalities of the Chikuho area, developed with the Kitakyushu industrial zone through coal mining, and is still considered part of to the Greater Kitakyushu Metropolitan Area. However, as the demand for coal decreased due to the energy revolution, the coal mines that had sponsored prosperity have closed, leading to depopulation. The sites of the former coal mines has been developed into an industrial park.

Education

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Nakama has six public elementary schools and four public junior high schools operated by the city government and one public high school operated by the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education. There is also one private high school, and the prefecture operates one special education school for the handicapped.

Transportation

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Railways

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JR Kyushu - Chikuhō Main Line

JC Chikuzen-Habu - Nakama

Chikuhō Electric Railroad Line

■ Higashi-Nakama - Chikuhō-Nakama - Kibōgaoka-Kōkōmae

Highways

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Nakama is not served by any National Expressway or National Highway.

Local attractions

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Habu Park is the largest park in Nakama, with many cherry blossom trees. The Roofless Museum (Yane No Nai Hakubutsukan), near the JR Nakama Station, is a small green park area with sculptures by artists from around the world. The city is known locally for its AEON (formerly Daiei) "Shoppers Mall" - a mall with shops, restaurants, a movie theatre (formerly United Cinemas International), a bowling alley, and game centres.

Festivals

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Chikuzen Nakama Cherry Blossom Festival (end of March - beginning of April) at Habu Park. Kisshoji Temple Wisteria Festival (located in Yahatanishi, near Nakama High School, and held April 27–29. Chikuzen Nakamagawa Festival - held in the Obon season every year on August 15. Includes a fireworks festival and food/game stalls as well. Chikuzen Nakama Yatchare Festival, previously held near Onga River, but now at Harmony Hall, Nakama's biggest festival of the year on the third weekend of October.

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  • Dotenouchi Lock on Sasaogawa River
    Dotenouchi Lock on Sasaogawa River
  • Daishiji Temple
    Daishiji Temple
  • Fire Station
    Fire Station
  • Nakama City Hall
    Nakama City Hall
  • Onga River and Sasaogawabashi Bridge
    Onga River and Sasaogawabashi Bridge
  • Former Daiei Mall (now AEON)
    Former Daiei Mall (now AEON)
  • Onga River Pumping Station
    Onga River Pumping Station

References

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  1. ^ "Nakama City official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. ^ Ken Takakura obituary 2014-11-18
  3. ^ Nakama climate: Average Temperature, weather by month
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