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Tanabe

田辺市
Tanabe 田辺市
City
	Left:Kumano Hongū Taisha, Kumano Festival, held on every July, Statue of Musashibō-Benkei, Right:Kizetsu Gorge, Ryūjin Spa (all item for above to bottom)
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	Location of Tanabe in Wakayama Prefecture
	Tanabe Location in Japan
	Coordinates: 33°44′N 135°23′E / 33.733°N 135.383°E
Country	Japan
Region	Kansai
Prefecture	Wakayama
Government
• Mayor	Mitsutoshi Manago
Area
• Total	1,026.91 km2 (396.49 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2021)
• Total	70,972
• Density	69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address	1 Shin'yashikimachi, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama-ken; 646-8545
Website	Official website
Symbols
Bird	Japanese white-eye
Flower	Ume
Tree	Ubamegashi (Quercus phillyraeoides)

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Tanabe (田辺市, Tanabe-shi) is a city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2021^[update], the city had an estimated population of 70,972 in 35076 households and a population density of 69 persons per km².^[1] The total area of the city is 1,026.91 square kilometres (396.49 sq mi). Tanabe is the second largest city in Wakayama in terms of population, and the largest in the Kansai region of Japan in terms of area.

Geography

Tanabe is located the south-central Kii Peninsula and faces to the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Kii Mountains to the north and east. The coastline is intricate and forms Tanabe Bay. Tenjinzaki is at the northern end of the bay, and Shirahama is on the south side. The climate is moderated by the effects of the Kuroshio Current offshore.

Neighboring municipalities

Wakayama Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Climate

Tanabe has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Tanabe is 16.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2348 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.5 °C, and lowest in January, at around 6.9 °C.^[2] The area is subject to typhoons in summer.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,^[3] the population of Tanabe has decreased steadily over the past 30 years.

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1960	92,278	—
1970	85,347	−7.5%
1980	88,130	+3.3%
1990	86,143	−2.3%
2000	85,646	−0.6%
2010	79,107	−7.6%

History

The area of the modern city of Tanabe was within ancient Kii Province. During the late Heian period to early Kamakura period, it was noted as the birthplace of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's companion, Benkei. During the Edo period, it was part of the holdings of Kiishū Domain ruled by a cadet branch of the Tokugawa clan through a hereditary karō based at Tanabe Castle. The tow of Tanabe was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It merged with the neighboring town of Haya and attained city status on May 20, 1942. Tanabe continued to expand through annexation of neighboring municipalities: the villages of Inari, Shimaakizu, Maro in 1950, Shinjo in 1954, Nishi-Tonda in 1955, and the town of Muro in 1958.

On May 1, 2005, the village of Ryūjin, (from Hidaka District), the town of Nakahechi, the village of Ōtō (both from Nishimuro District), and the town of Hongū (from Higashimuro District) were merged into Tanabe.

Government

Tanabe has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 20 members. Tanabe contributes three members to the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Wakayama 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

Tanabe is the main commercial center of central Wakayama Prefecture. Agriculture plays a major role in the economy, with production of umeboshi pickled plums, and the cultivation of various varieties of oranges and other citrus fruits predominant. Shiitake mushrooms, and the raising of poultry are also contributors. Commercial fishing and forestry play secondary roles.

Education

Tanabe has 25 public elementary schools and 15 public middle schools operated by the city government and five public high schools operated by the Wakayama Prefectural Department of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped, and one vocational education school.

Transportation

Railway

JR West – Kisei Main Line

Kii-Shinjō - Kii-Tanabe - Haya

Highway

Local attractions

Kumano Hongū Taisha (熊野本宮大社), one of the Kumano Sanzan shrines
Kumano Kodō and Ōmine Okugakemichi ancient pilgrimage roads, a National Historic Sites and World Heritage site
Cape Tenjinzaki, a preserved beach made of layered slabs of rock formation. The beach is submerged with water during high tides and revealed during low tides. It is also known as the birthplace of the Japan National Trust movement. Tenjinzaki Cape serves as a place of recreation and relaxation for citizens. People also enjoy fishing and shellfish gathering.
Ogigahama beach
Kawayu Onsen
Ryūjin Onsen
Kōzanji Shell Mound, National Historic Site
Misu-ji temple ruins, National Historic Site
Isoma Rock Shelter Site, National Historic Site

Festivals

Benkei Matsuri, a Yosakoi dance festival, featuring fireworks and dance performances by employees of local businesses as well as traveling dance groups, held in October.
Tanabe Matsuri, a festival held at Tanabe's Tokei jinja shrine (闘鶏神社) in July.
Ya-Ya Matsuri (August 8 Festival), a festival held to promote local shopping districts in downtown Tanabe City in August.

Sister cities

Tanabe was a sister city to Wyong Shire in New South Wales, Australia until 2010.^[4]

Noted people from Tanabe

Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido.
Tetsu Katayama, former Prime Minister of Japan
Minakata Kumagusu, author and naturalist

References

^ "Tanabe city official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
^ Tanabe climate data
^ Tanabe population statistics
^ Wyong Shire Council (14 January 2010). "Councillors aren't flippant when it comes to expenses". Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.

External links

Tanabe City official website (in Japanese)
Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau in English
U.S. Air Force band performs in gratitude for 70 years of honoring fallen comrades Asahi Shimbun, October 21, 2014 Retrieved October 22, 2014
Geographic data related to Tanabe, Wakayama at OpenStreetMap

[Tanabe-hp-1] "Tanabe city official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.

[2] Tanabe climate data

[3] Tanabe population statistics

[4] Wyong Shire Council (14 January 2010). "Councillors aren't flippant when it comes to expenses". Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.

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-{{nihongo|'''Tanabe'''|田辺市|Tanabe-shi}} is the second biggest [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Wakayama Prefecture]], Japan. The city was founded on May 20, 1942. As of February 1, 2021, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 70,410 and a [[population density]] of 68.6 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area is 1,026.91&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.
+{{nihongo|'''Tanabe'''|田辺市|Tanabe-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] located in [[Wakayama Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2021|11|01}}, the city had an estimated [[population]] of 70,972 in 35076 households and a [[population density]] of 69 persons per km².<ref name="Tanabe-hp">{{cite web |url=https://www.city.tanabe.lg.jp/index.html|title= Tanabe city official statistics|location= Japan|language= ja}}</ref> The total area of the city is {{convert|1,026.91|sqkm|sqmi}}. Tanabe is the second largest city in Wakayama in terms of population, and the largest in the [[Kansai region]] of Japan in terms of area.
+==Geography==
-Tanabe is on the coast and surrounded by mountains. Tanabe is the point at which the [[Kumano Kodō]] (熊野古道) ancient pilgrimage road turns inland from the coast. There is a district with many bars in front of [[West Japan Railway Company|JR]] Kii-Tanabe (紀伊田辺) train station. There is a bridge to a nearby island called Motoshima. Kashima Island, off the coast of Tanabe, is closed to the general public.
+Tanabe is located the south-central [[Kii Peninsula]] and faces to the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west and the Kii Mountains to the north and east. The coastline is intricate and forms Tanabe Bay. Tenjinzaki is at the northern end of the bay, and Shirahama is on the south side. The climate is moderated by the effects of the [[Kuroshio Current]] offshore.
+===Neighboring municipalities===
-Fishing is a major industry, particularly small [[minnow]]-like fish called shirasu. Citrus fruits and [[umeboshi]] (pickled ''[[ume]]'' fruit) are also important to the local economy.
+Wakayama Prefecture
+*[[Shingū, Wakayama|Shingū]]
+*[[Minabe, Wakayama|Minabe]]
+*[[Inami, Wakayama|Inami]]
+*[[Hidakagawa, Wakayama|Hidakagawa]]
+*[[Shirahama, Wakayama|Shirahama]]
+*[[Kamitonda, Wakayama|Kamitonda]]
+*[[Aridagawa, Wakayama|Aridagawa]]
+*[[Kozagawa, Wakayama|Kozagawa]]
+Nara Prefecture
+*[[Totsukawa]]
+*[[Nosegawa, Nara|Nosegawa]]
+==Climate==
-A major attraction is [[Ogigahama beach]], which has recently been expanded. A nearby city, [[Shirahama, Wakayama|Shirahama]], is famous for its artificial white beach, and Tanabe has now constructed a beach of its own in hopes of drawing more tourists. The beachfront area is the site of the Benkei Matsuri (a [[Yosakoi]] dance festival that takes place in October).
+Tanabe has a [[Humid subtropical climate]] (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall.  The average annual temperature in Tanabe is 16.6&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 2348&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.5&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 6.9&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/wakayama-prefecture/tanabe-5160/  Tanabe climate data]</ref> The area is subject to [[typhoon]]s in summer.
+==Demographics==
-Another beach in the main city is [[Tenjinzaki Cape]], a preserved beach made of layered slabs of rock formation. The beach is submerged with water during high tides and revealed during low tides. It is also known as the birthplace of the [[Japan National Trust]] movement. Tenjinzaki Cape serves as a place of recreation and relaxation for citizens. People also enjoy fishing and shellfish gathering.
+Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-wakayama.php Tanabe population statistics]</ref> the population of Tanabe has decreased steadily over the past 30 years.
+{{Historical populations
-Within Tanabe City, there are many famous sites on the [[Kumano Kodō]] ancient pilgrimage road, particularly in the Nakahechi and Hongu districts. Famous sites include [[Kumano Hongū Taisha]] (熊野本宮大社), one of the three major [[Kumano Shrine]]s in [[Wakayama prefecture]], numerous small [[Kumano Shrine|Ōji shrines]], and the Nakahechi Route of the [[Kumano Kodō]], approximately 65 kilometers in length [[Kumano Kodō]] and covering a variety of terrain.
+| 1960 | 92278
+| 1970 | 85347
+| 1980 | 88130
+| 1990 | 86143
+| 2000 | 85646
+| 2010 | 79107
+|align       = none
+| footnote =
+}}
+==History==
-Tanabe City also hosts many unique [[hot springs]]. [[Kawayu Onsen]], a [[hot spring]] in the Kumano River in the Hongu district, is one example. Tourists can dig their own bathtubs next to the river during regular seasons. Between November and February, part of the river is blocked off to make a giant bathtub that can fit hundreds of guests at once. The Ryujin district is home to [[Ryūjin Onsen]], accessible by bus from JR Kii-Tanabe station.
+The area of the modern city of Tanabe was within ancient [[Kii Province]]. During the late [[Heian period]] to early [[Kamakura period]], it was noted as the birthplace of [[Minamoto no Yoshitsune]]'s companion, [[Benkei]].  During the [[Edo period]], it was part of the holdings of [[Kiishū Domain]] ruled by a cadet branch of the [[Tokugawa clan]] through a hereditary ''[[karō]]'' based at Tanabe Castle. The tow of Tanabe was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It merged with the neighboring town of Haya and attained city status on May 20, 1942. Tanabe continued to expand through annexation of neighboring municipalities: the villages of Inari, Shimaakizu, Maro in 1950, Shinjo in 1954, Nishi-Tonda in 1955, and the town of Muro in 1958.
-[[Takaoyama mountain]] overlooks the area. From the top of this mountain, you can see the cities of [[Minabe]], Tanabe and Shirahama. Between Tanabe and Shirahama is a little-known temple called Kinkakuji (not to be confused with the famous [[Kinkakuji]] in Kyoto). Located near [[Takaoyama mountain]] is Kisetsukyo Gorge, and in the Ryujin district is Hyakkenzan Gorge, both of which feature waterfalls and walking courses.
 On May 1, 2005, the village of [[Ryūjin, Wakayama|Ryūjin]], (from [[Hidaka District, Wakayama|Hidaka District]]), the town of [[Nakahechi, Wakayama|Nakahechi]], the village of [[Ōtō, Wakayama|Ōtō]] (both from [[Nishimuro District, Wakayama|Nishimuro District]]), and the town of [[Hongū, Wakayama|Hongū]] (from [[Higashimuro District, Wakayama|Higashimuro District]]) were merged into Tanabe.
-== Festivals ==
+==Government==
+Tanabe has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] city council of 20 members. Tanabe contributes three members to the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of [[Wakayama 3rd district]] of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].
-* [[Benkei Matsuri]], a [[Yosakoi]] dance festival, featuring fireworks and dance performances by employees of local businesses as well as traveling dance groups, held in October.
-* [[Tanabe Matsuri]], a festival held at Tanabe's [[Tokei jinja]] [[Shinto shrine|shrine]] (闘鶏神社) in July.
-* Ya-Ya Matsuri (August 8 Festival), a festival held to promote local shopping districts in downtown Tanabe City in August.
-== Famous people ==
+==Economy==
+Tanabe is the main commercial center of central Wakayama Prefecture. Agriculture plays a major role in the economy, with production of [[umeboshi]] pickled plums, and the cultivation of various varieties of oranges and other citrus fruits predominant. [[Shiitake]] mushrooms, and the raising of poultry are also contributors. [[Commercial fishing]] and forestry play secondary roles.
-* [[Morihei Ueshiba]], the founder of [[Aikido]].
-* [[Benkei]], ''[[yamabushi]]'' retainer to [[Minamoto no Yoshitsune]]
-* [[Edith Hanson]], [[Gaijin tarento|Television personality]]
-* [[Minakata Kumagusu]], [[Japanese author]] and [[natural history|naturalist]]
+==Education==
-==In popular culture==
+Tanabe has 25 public elementary schools and 15 public middle schools operated by the city government and five public high schools operated by the Wakayama Prefectural Department of Education.  The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped, and one vocational education school.
-In [[Red Alert 3]], Yuriko Omega (named Yuriko Matsui) said that was born and grown here, according to intel.
+==Transportation==
+===Railway===
+[[File:JR logo (west).svg|20px]] [[West Japan Railway Company|JR West]] – [[Kisei Main Line]]
+*{{STN|Kii-Shinjō}} - {{STN|Kii-Tanabe}} -  {{STN|Haya}}
+===Highway===
+* [[File:E42 Expressway (Japan).png|30px|link=|alt=]] [[Hanwa Expressway]]
+* [[File:E42 Expressway (Japan).png|30px|link=|alt=]] [[Kisei Expressway]]
+* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|42}}
+* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|168}}
+* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|311}}
+* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|371}}
+* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|424}}
+* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|425}}
+== Local attractions ==
+* [[Kumano Hongū Taisha]] (熊野本宮大社), one of the [[Kumano Sanzan]] shrines
+* [[Kumano Kodō]] and [[Ōmine Okugakemichi]] ancient pilgrimage roads, a National Historic Sites and World Heritage site
+*[[Cape Tenjinzaki]], a preserved beach made of layered slabs of rock formation. The beach is submerged with water during high tides and revealed during low tides. It is also known as the birthplace of the [[Japan National Trust]] movement. Tenjinzaki Cape serves as a place of recreation and relaxation for citizens. People also enjoy fishing and shellfish gathering.
+*Ogigahama beach
+*Kawayu Onsen
+*Ryūjin Onsen
+*[[Kōzanji Shell Mound]], National Historic Site
+*[[Misu-ji temple ruins]], National Historic Site
+*[[Isoma Rock Shelter Site]], National Historic Site
+=== Festivals ===
+* Benkei Matsuri, a [[Yosakoi]] dance festival, featuring fireworks and dance performances by employees of local businesses as well as traveling dance groups, held in October.
+* Tanabe Matsuri, a festival held at Tanabe's [[Tokei jinja]] [[Shinto shrine|shrine]] (闘鶏神社) in July.
+* Ya-Ya Matsuri (August 8 Festival), a festival held to promote local shopping districts in downtown Tanabe City in August.
 == Sister cities ==
 *{{flagicon|AUS}} Tanabe was a sister city to [[Wyong Shire]] in [[New South Wales]], Australia until 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/about-council/media-releases-2012/media-releases-2010/councillorsexpenses/ |title=Councillors aren’t flippant when it comes to expenses |author=Wyong Shire Council |date=14 January 2010 |access-date=21 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330210004/http://www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/about-council/media-releases-2012/media-releases-2010/councillorsexpenses/ |archive-date=March 30, 2012 }}</ref>
+== Noted people from Tanabe==
+* [[Morihei Ueshiba]], the founder of [[Aikido]].
+* [[Tetsu Katayama]], former Prime Minister of Japan
+* [[Minakata Kumagusu]], author and naturalist
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Cities in Wakayama Prefecture]]
+[[Category:Populated coastal places in Japan]]

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Cities	Arida Gobō Hashimoto Iwade Kainan Kinokawa Shingū Tanabe
Districts	Arida District Aridagawa Hirogawa Yuasa Hidaka District Hidaka Hidakagawa Inami Mihama Minabe Yura Higashimuro District Kitayama Kozagawa Kushimoto Nachikatsuura Taiji Ito District Katsuragi Kōya Kudoyama Kaisō District Kimino Nishimuro District Kamitonda Shirahama Susami
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