Aya, Miyazaki
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is a town
located in Higashimorokata District
, Miyazaki
, Japan
.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population
of 7,604 and the density
of 79.87 persons per km². The total area is 95.21 km².
Aya's town constitution gives it one of the tightest recycling policies in Japan.
Aya is also home to Aya Castle
.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Higashimorokata District
Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki
Higashimorokata is a district located in Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 42,283 and the density of 114.12 persons per km². The total area is 370.50 km².- Merger :...
, Miyazaki
Miyazaki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Miyazaki.- History :Historically, after the Meiji Restoration, Hyūga Province was renamed Miyazaki Prefecture....
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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As of 2003, the town has an estimated population
Population
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of 7,604 and the density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 79.87 persons per km². The total area is 95.21 km².
Aya's town constitution gives it one of the tightest recycling policies in Japan.
Aya is also home to Aya Castle
Aya Castle
is a castle located in Aya, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.- History :Aya was built from around 1331 to about 1334. Its name derives from the man who over-saw the construction of the castle, who referred to himself only as "Aya" . His family ruled over the castle until the Muromachi period, when the...
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Economy
Aya is the most famous place in Miyazaki for wine making. Most people depend on the winery as a profession.Festivals and events that are important
Aya has several festivals in the course of the year.- In March, they have the Cherry Blossom festival. (Sakuraokosi)
- In November, they have a horse race.
- Also in November, they have a 'Making of Aya' festival.