Seika, Kyoto
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Towns of Japan
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located in Sōraku District
Soraku District, Kyoto
Soraku is a district in Kyoto, Japan.As of 2007, the district had an estimated population of 44,982 and a density of 252.27 persons per km². The total area is 178.31 km².-Towns and villages:*Kasagi*Minamiyamashiro*Seika*Wazuka...
, Kyoto
Kyoto Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....
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As of 2008, the town has a population which exceeds 35,797. The total area is 25.66 km². Seika, although largely agriculturally based, has in recent years become the center of a national project of the Kansai Science City
Kansai Science City
is an unincorporated city located in the , a border region between Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara Prefectures of Japan. The name is commonly shortened to or...
and has been referred to as the "New Culture Capital" of Japan.
Located at the southern tip of Kyoto Prefecture, the area around Seika has historically been considered a cultural corridor between the two ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara
Nara, Nara
is the capital city of Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The city occupies the northern part of Nara Prefecture, directly bordering Kyoto Prefecture...
cities. Located adjacent to the Kizu River, Seika has rich, fertile land ideal for agricultural production.
The Strawberry Hunt Festival is famous and has many visitors. Famous sights are the National Diet Library
National Diet Library
The is the only national library in Japan. It was established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the in researching matters of public policy. The library is similar in purpose and scope to the U.S...
and the Igomori Festival. In 1951 Seika village was incorporated from three previous villages. In 1955 Seika town became a new name. Seika town has a high school, 3 junior high schools, and 5 elementary schools. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT
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), Matsushita Electric, Kyocera
Kyocera
is a multinational manufacturer based in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded as in 1959 by Kazuo Inamori and renamed in 1982. The company has diversified its founding technology in ceramic materials through internal development as well as strategic mergers and acquisitions...
and others have facilities in the town. Seika is the location of the Kansai Science City
Kansai Science City
is an unincorporated city located in the , a border region between Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara Prefectures of Japan. The name is commonly shortened to or...
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