Fujiyoshida (富士吉田市, Fujiyoshida-shi) is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 May 2019[update], the city had an estimated population of 48,782 in 19,806 households[1] and a population density of 400 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 121.74 square kilometres (47.00 sq mi).
Fujiyoshida montage, Top: Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, Middle above left: Mount Fuji Radar Dome, Middle raw left: Gold Torii Gate, Middle right: Mount Fuji and a pagoda in Arakurayama Sengen Park, Bottom left: Fujiyoshida Firework Festival, Bottom middle: a Tree-lined road in Fuji Sengen Shrine [ja], Bottom right: Yoshida Udon Noodle
Fujiyoshida lies at the northern base of Mount Fuji, and is built upon old lava flows. It is considered a high-elevation city in Japan, at 650 to 850 metres (2,140 to 2,800 feet) above sea level. The city is also located between two of the Fuji Five Lakes. The Katsura River flows through the eastern part of the city.
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classificationCfa). The average annual temperature in Fujiyoshida is 9.1 °C (48.4 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,845 millimetres (72.6 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 21 °C (70 °F), and lowest in January, at around −2.3 °C (27.9 °F).[2]
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Fujiyoshida has declined in recent decades.
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1940
49,960
—
1950
61,882
+23.9%
1960
42,607
−31.1%
1970
50,046
+17.5%
1980
53,569
+7.0%
1990
54,804
+2.3%
2000
54,090
−1.3%
2010
50,619
−6.4%
2020
46,530
−8.1%
History
Following the Meiji restoration, the area around Fujiyoshida was organized into Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi per the cadastral reforms of July 22, 1878. With the establishment of the modern municipalities system on July 1, 1889, the villages of Mizuho, Akemi and Fukuchi were established. In 1939, Mizuho was raised to town status and renamed Shimoyoshida. Likewise, in 1947, Fukuchi was raised to town status and renamed Fujikamiyoshida and Akemi was raised to town status in 1948, retaining its original name. These three towns merged on March 20, 1951, to form the city of Fujiyoshida.
Government
Fujiyoshida has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 20 members.
Economy
For several centuries, artisans around the Fujiyoshida area have produced high quality textiles,[4] and now the city is the center of commerce and high technology in southern Yamanashi Prefecture.
Fujiyoshida has seven public elementary schools and four public middle schools operated by the city government, and three public private high schools operated by the Yamanashi Prefectural Board of Education. The city also has one private middle school and one private high school.
Senior high schools
In Japan the public Senior High Schools are operated by the prefecture, which in this case in the Yamanashi prefecture. While not compulsory, 94% of all junior high school graduates entered high schools.[5] These high schools are the equivalent of grades 10 – 12 in the United States or the Fifth and Sixth form in the English system.
Prefectural Public High Schools
Yoshida High School
Fuji Hokuryo High School
Hibarigaoka High School
Private High Schools
Fuji Gakuen High School
Junior high schools
The public Junior High Schools are operated by the City of Fujiyoshida. These schools are the equivalent of grades 6 – 9 in the United States or the First to Forth form in the English system.
Municipal Junior High Schools
Shimoyoshida Junior High School
Akemi Junior High School
Yoshida Junior High School
Fujimidai Junior High School
Private Junior High Schools
Fuji Gakuen Junior High School
Primary schools
The public Primary Schools are operated by the City of Fujiyoshida. Municipal Primary Schools
Iconic view of Chūrei-tō with Mount Fuji in the background.
Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Jinja, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Fuji, the Kitaguchi Hongū Fuji Sengen Jinja is the historical starting point for pilgrims climbing the mountain. The main structure was originally built in 788 and underwent reconstruction in the 17th century. Additional buildings include a shrine dedicated to Takeda Shingen (1521–1573), and a red torii which is taken down and rebuilt every "Fuji Year" (60 years). The shrine has a local history museum which displays items from Fujiyoshida's past including household items, farm implements, clothing and samples of the cities' famous textiles.
Mt. Fuji Visitors Center. It is home to interactive displays, videos, books and guides about Mount Fuji.
Mt. Fuji Radar Dome Museum. A tribute to the meteorologists who built a radar research facility at the summit of Mount Fuji, which features a room which simulates the conditions at the summit of the mountain.
^"Fujiyoshida Welcomes You". Fujiyoshida City International Affairs Desk. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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^. List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
^. Wrestle-1 Official Web Site (in Japanese). 2013. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
Media related to Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi at Wikimedia Commons
Fuji Yoshida travel guide from Wikivoyage
Official Website (in Japanese)
December 27, 2022
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Fujiyoshida 富士吉田市 Fujiyoshida shi is a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture Japan As of 1 May 2019 update the city had an estimated population of 48 782 in 19 806 households 1 and a population density of 400 persons per km2 The total area of the city is 121 74 square kilometres 47 00 sq mi Fujiyoshida 富士吉田市CityFujiyoshida montage Top Fuji Q Highland amusement park Middle above left Mount Fuji Radar Dome Middle raw left Gold Torii Gate Middle right Mount Fuji and a pagoda in Arakurayama Sengen Park Bottom left Fujiyoshida Firework Festival Bottom middle a Tree lined road in Fuji Sengen Shrine ja Bottom right Yoshida Udon NoodleFlagSealLocation of Fujiyoshida in Yamanashi PrefectureFujiyoshida Coordinates 35 29 15 1 N 138 48 27 9 E 35 487528 N 138 807750 E 35 487528 138 807750 Coordinates 35 29 15 1 N 138 48 27 9 E 35 487528 N 138 807750 E 35 487528 138 807750CountryJapanRegionChubu Tōkai PrefectureYamanashi PrefectureFirst official recorded2nd century BC official Shimoyoshida town settledAugust 1 1939Current name changed and city settledMarch 20 1951Government MayorShigeru HoriuchiArea Total121 74 km2 47 00 sq mi Population May 1 2019 Total48 782 Density400 km2 1 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 9 Japan Standard Time City symbols TreeWhite birch FlowerFujizakura BirdGreat spotted woodpeckerPhone number0555 22 1111Address6 1 1 Shimoyoshida Fujiyoshida shi Yamanashi ken 403 8601WebsiteOfficial websiteFujiyoshida City Hall Fujiyoshida city looking south Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Neighboring municipalities 1 2 Climate 2 Demographics 3 History 4 Government 5 Economy 6 Education 6 1 Senior high schools 6 1 1 Prefectural Public High Schools 6 1 2 Private High Schools 6 2 Junior high schools 6 2 1 Municipal Junior High Schools 6 2 2 Private Junior High Schools 6 3 Primary schools 7 Transportation 7 1 Railway 7 2 Highway 8 Sister cities 9 Local attractions 10 Notable people from Fujiyoshida 11 References 12 External linksGeography EditFujiyoshida lies at the northern base of Mount Fuji and is built upon old lava flows It is considered a high elevation city in Japan at 650 to 850 metres 2 140 to 2 800 feet above sea level The city is also located between two of the Fuji Five Lakes The Katsura River flows through the eastern part of the city Neighboring municipalities Edit Yamanashi Prefecture Tsuru Minamitsuru District Nishikatsura Oshino Yamanakako Narusawa Fujikawaguchiko Shizuoka Prefecture Fujinomiya Suntō District OyamaClimate Edit The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers and relatively mild winters Koppen climate classification Cfa The average annual temperature in Fujiyoshida is 9 1 C 48 4 F The average annual rainfall is 1 845 millimetres 72 6 in with September as the wettest month The temperatures are highest on average in August at around 21 C 70 F and lowest in January at around 2 3 C 27 9 F 2 Demographics EditPer Japanese census data 3 the population of Fujiyoshida has declined in recent decades Historical populationYearPop 194049 960 195061 882 23 9 196042 607 31 1 197050 046 17 5 198053 569 7 0 199054 804 2 3 200054 090 1 3 201050 619 6 4 202046 530 8 1 History EditFollowing the Meiji restoration the area around Fujiyoshida was organized into Minamitsuru District Yamanashi per the cadastral reforms of July 22 1878 With the establishment of the modern municipalities system on July 1 1889 the villages of Mizuho Akemi and Fukuchi were established In 1939 Mizuho was raised to town status and renamed Shimoyoshida Likewise in 1947 Fukuchi was raised to town status and renamed Fujikamiyoshida and Akemi was raised to town status in 1948 retaining its original name These three towns merged on March 20 1951 to form the city of Fujiyoshida Government EditFujiyoshida has a mayor council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 20 members Economy EditFor several centuries artisans around the Fujiyoshida area have produced high quality textiles 4 and now the city is the center of commerce and high technology in southern Yamanashi Prefecture Education EditShowa University Fujiyoshida has seven public elementary schools and four public middle schools operated by the city government and three public private high schools operated by the Yamanashi Prefectural Board of Education The city also has one private middle school and one private high school Senior high schools Edit In Japan the public Senior High Schools are operated by the prefecture which in this case in the Yamanashi prefecture While not compulsory 94 of all junior high school graduates entered high schools 5 These high schools are the equivalent of grades 10 12 in the United States or the Fifth and Sixth form in the English system Prefectural Public High Schools Edit Yoshida High School Fuji Hokuryo High School Hibarigaoka High SchoolPrivate High Schools Edit Fuji Gakuen High SchoolJunior high schools Edit The public Junior High Schools are operated by the City of Fujiyoshida These schools are the equivalent of grades 6 9 in the United States or the First to Forth form in the English system Municipal Junior High Schools Edit Shimoyoshida Junior High School Akemi Junior High School Yoshida Junior High School Fujimidai Junior High SchoolPrivate Junior High Schools Edit Fuji Gakuen Junior High SchoolPrimary schools Edit The public Primary Schools are operated by the City of Fujiyoshida Municipal Primary Schools Shimoyoshida Daiichi Elementary School Shimoyoshida 2nd Elementary School Shimoyoshida Higashi Elementary School Akemi Elementary School Yoshida Elementary School Yoshida Nishi Elementary School Fuji Elementary SchoolTransportation EditRailway Edit Fuji Kyuko Fujikyuko Line Kotobuki Yoshiikeonsenmae Shimoyoshida Gekkōji FujisanHighway Edit Chuō Expressway Higashifuji goko Road National Route 137 National Route 138 National Route 139 National Route 300 National Route 413Sister cities Edit Colorado Springs Colorado United States since 1962 Chamonix Mont Blanc France 6 since 1978Local attractions Edit Iconic view of Churei tō with Mount Fuji in the background Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of Mount Fuji the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja is the historical starting point for pilgrims climbing the mountain The main structure was originally built in 788 and underwent reconstruction in the 17th century Additional buildings include a shrine dedicated to Takeda Shingen 1521 1573 and a red torii which is taken down and rebuilt every Fuji Year 60 years The shrine has a local history museum which displays items from Fujiyoshida s past including household items farm implements clothing and samples of the cities famous textiles Fuji Q Highland an amusement park with a variety of attractions suitable for adults and children Mt Fuji Visitors Center It is home to interactive displays videos books and guides about Mount Fuji Mt Fuji Radar Dome Museum A tribute to the meteorologists who built a radar research facility at the summit of Mount Fuji which features a room which simulates the conditions at the summit of the mountain Arakurayama Sengen Park and the Churei tō pagoda built on a hilltop facing Mount Fuji Notable people from Fujiyoshida EditKeiji Mutoh professional wrestler 7 Shun Sugata actor 8 References Edit Fujiyoshida City official statistics in Japanese Fujiyoshida climate data Fujiyoshida population statistics Fujiyoshida Welcomes You Fujiyoshida City International Affairs Desk Retrieved 17 January 2016 MEXT Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology Archived from the original on 2008 06 17 Retrieved 2021 02 24 International Exchange List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures Council of Local Authorities for International Relations CLAIR Archived from the original on 5 February 2016 Retrieved 21 November 2015 Player Keiji Muto Wrestle 1 Official Web Site in Japanese 2013 Archived from the original on 1 November 2014 Retrieved 17 January 2016 日本映画人名事典 男優編 Kinema Junpo 1996 p 832 ISBN 978 4873761886 External links Edit Media related to Fujiyoshida Yamanashi at Wikimedia Commons Fuji Yoshida travel guide from Wikivoyage Official Website in Japanese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fujiyoshida amp oldid 1128994016, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
