Fujisaki (藤崎町, Fujisaki-machi) is a town in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020[update], the town had an estimated population of 14,921 in 6068 households,[1] and a population density of 400 persons per km². The total area of the town is 37.29 square kilometers (14.40 sq mi).[2]
The town has a cold humid continental climate (KöppenDfb) characterized by warm short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Fujisaki is 10.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1288 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.0 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.8 °C.[3]
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Fujisaki has steadily decreased over the past 60 years.
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1960
20,609
—
1970
18,355
−10.9%
1980
17,787
−3.1%
1990
17,139
−3.6%
2000
16,858
−1.6%
2010
16,021
−5.0%
2020
14,573
−9.0%
History
During the Edo period, the area around Fujisaki was controlled by the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain. With the Meiji period establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889 was chartered as a village within Minamitsugaru District, Aomori. On May 20, 1923, Fujisaki attained town status. On February 1, 1955, Fujisaki merged with neighboring Junisato Village. It annexed a portion of Itayanagi Village on August 10, 1956. On January 1, 2006, it merged with the neighboring town of Tokiwa. On September 1, 2007, a portion of the Namioka part of Aomori left Aomori and merged into Fujisaki.[5]
Government
Fujisaki has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town legislature of 14 members. Minamitsugaru District (with the exception of the town of Ōwani contributes one member to the Aomori Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aomori 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
Economy
The economy of Fujisaki is heavily dependent on agriculture, notably rice and horticulture. The Fuji apple was developed here.[6]
Mascots
Fujisaki has two mascots, Fujimaru-kun and Jumbou-kun.[7]
Fujimaru-kun (ふじ丸くん) is a winged apple. He is most likely a Fuji apple. Despite his wings, he cannot fly.[8]
Jumbou-kun (ジャン坊くん) is a rice ball. His dream is to become Fujisakis mayor.[9] There are snacks of the same name produced in Fujisaki which feature Jumbou-kun's face.[10]
Education
Fujisaki has three public elementary schools and two public junior high schools operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Aomori Prefectural Board of Education.
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Official website(in Japanese)
February 24, 2023
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Fujisaki 藤崎町 Fujisaki machi is a town in Aomori Prefecture Japan As of 31 March 2020 update the town had an estimated population of 14 921 in 6068 households 1 and a population density of 400 persons per km The total area of the town is 37 29 square kilometers 14 40 sq mi 2 Fujisaki 藤崎町TownFujisaki Town HallFlagSealLocation of Fujisaki in Aomori PrefectureFujisaki Coordinates 40 39 21 8 N 140 30 10 1 E 40 656056 N 140 502806 E 40 656056 140 502806 Coordinates 40 39 21 8 N 140 30 10 1 E 40 656056 N 140 502806 E 40 656056 140 502806CountryJapanRegionTōhokuPrefectureAomoriDistrictMinamitsugaruArea Total37 29 km2 14 40 sq mi Population March 31 2020 Total14 921 Density400 km2 1 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 9 Japan Standard Time TreeApple FlowerWisteria BirdSwanPhone number0172 75 3111Address1 1 Toyota chō Fujisaki machi Minamitsugaru gun Aomori ken 038 3892WebsiteOfficial websiteMonument in Fujisaki Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Neighboring municipalities 1 2 Climate 2 Demographics 3 History 4 Government 5 Economy 6 Mascots 7 Education 8 Transportation 8 1 Railway 8 2 Highway 9 Notable people from Fujisaki 10 References 11 External linksGeography EditFujisaki occupies the flatlands within Minamitsugaru District of south central Aomori Neighboring municipalities Edit Aomori Kuroishi Hirosaki Kitatsugaru District Itayanagi Minamitsugaru District InakadateClimate Edit The town has a cold humid continental climate Koppen Dfb characterized by warm short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall The average annual temperature in Fujisaki is 10 6 C The average annual rainfall is 1288 mm with September as the wettest month The temperatures are highest on average in August at around 24 0 C and lowest in January at around 1 8 C 3 Demographics EditPer Japanese census data 4 the population of Fujisaki has steadily decreased over the past 60 years Historical populationYearPop 196020 609 197018 355 10 9 198017 787 3 1 199017 139 3 6 200016 858 1 6 201016 021 5 0 202014 573 9 0 History EditDuring the Edo period the area around Fujisaki was controlled by the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain With the Meiji period establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1 1889 was chartered as a village within Minamitsugaru District Aomori On May 20 1923 Fujisaki attained town status On February 1 1955 Fujisaki merged with neighboring Junisato Village It annexed a portion of Itayanagi Village on August 10 1956 On January 1 2006 it merged with the neighboring town of Tokiwa On September 1 2007 a portion of the Namioka part of Aomori left Aomori and merged into Fujisaki 5 Government EditFujisaki has a mayor council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town legislature of 14 members Minamitsugaru District with the exception of the town of Ōwani contributes one member to the Aomori Prefectural Assembly In terms of national politics the city is part of Aomori 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan Economy EditThe economy of Fujisaki is heavily dependent on agriculture notably rice and horticulture The Fuji apple was developed here 6 Mascots Edit Fujisaki has two mascots Fujimaru kun and Jumbou kun 7 Fujimaru kun ふじ丸くん is a winged apple He is most likely a Fuji apple Despite his wings he cannot fly 8 Jumbou kun ジャン坊くん is a rice ball His dream is to become Fujisakis mayor 9 There are snacks of the same name produced in Fujisaki which feature Jumbou kun s face 10 Education EditFujisaki has three public elementary schools and two public junior high schools operated by the town government and one public high school operated by the Aomori Prefectural Board of Education Transportation EditRailway Edit East Japan Railway Company JR East Ōu Main Line Kita Tokiwa East Japan Railway Company JR East Gonō Line Fujisaki HayashizakiHighway Edit National Route 7 National Route 339Notable people from Fujisaki EditTaro Kimura politician 1965 2017 References Edit Fujisaki Town official statistics in Japanese 詳細データ 青森県藤崎町 市町村の姿 グラフと統計でみる農林水産業 in Japanese Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries 2016 Retrieved 13 July 2017 Fujisaki climate data Fujisaki population statistics 広報あおもり平成19年9月15日号PDF版 PDF Aomori official website in Japanese Aomori City 19 September 2007 Archived from the original PDF on 24 March 2011 Retrieved 10 September 2011 The Research Station moved to Morioka later now National Agriculture and Food Research Organization National Institute of Fruit Tree Science 果樹試験場リンゴ研究部 http www naro affrc go jp fruit kin apple 017785 html Archived 2013 03 11 at the Wayback Machine http www town fujisaki lg jp index cfm 8 0 13 284 html http www town fujisaki lg jp index cfm 8 0 13 284 html http www town fujisaki lg jp index cfm 8 0 13 284 html https www fujisaki sanpin jp 603 htmlExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fujisaki Aomori Official website in Japanese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fujisaki Aomori amp oldid 1128280751, wikipedia, wiki, 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