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词条 Niimi
释义

  1. History

  2. Attractions

  3. Economy

  4. Education

  5. Transportation

     Rail  Bus  Highway 

  6. Sister/Friendship cities

  7. References

  8. External links

{{for|the surname|Niimi (surname)}}{{Infobox city Japan
| name= Niimi
| JapaneseName= {{nobold|{{lang|ja|新見市}}}}
| settlement_type= City
| image_skyline= Niimi city.jpg
| image_caption= Niimi City
| image_flag= Flag of Niimi Okayama.JPG
| image_symbol= Emblem of Niimi, Okayama.svg
| symbol_type= Seal
| image_map= Niimi in Okayama Prefecture Ja.svg
| coordinates = {{coord|34|58|26|N|133|28|23|E|region:JP|display=inline,title}}
| region= Chūgoku (San'yō)
| prefecture= Okayama Prefecture
| district=
| mayor= Masao Ishigaki (since 1994)
| area_km2= 793.27
| population= 30,583
| population_as_of= March 31, 2017
| density_km2= auto
| tree= Chamaecyparis
| flower= Azalea
| bird= Cettia diphone
| city_hall_address= Niimi 310-3, Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture (岡山県新見市新見310-3)
| city_hall_postal_code= 718-0011
| website= http://www.city.niimi.okayama.jp/
}}{{nihongo|Niimi|新見市|Niimi-shi}} is a city located in northwestern Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 30,583 (14,628 males, 15,955 females), with 12,857 households and a population density of 39 persons per km².[1] The total area is 793.27 km². Niimi is located on the upper reaches of the Takahashi River ({{Convert|110.7|km|mi}}.[2][3][4]

History

Niimi was known as early as the Heian period (794 – 1185). A shōen manorial estate called Niimi-shō occupied much of the area of present-day Niimi. Niimi, due to its location on the Takashi River, became an important center of inland trade.[4] In the Sengoku period (1467 – 1573) the Seki clan controlled the area, and established the Niimi Domain.[4] The modern city of Niimi was founded on June 1, 1954.

On March 31, 2005, Niimi absorbed the towns of Ōsa, Shingō, Tessei and Tetta (all from Atetsu District) to become a larger and expanded Niimi.[3]

Attractions

Niimi is known for its limestone caves.[3] They include:

  • Ikura-do Cave
  • Maki-do Cave
  • Rashomon

Economy

Niimi was historically known for its iron sand quarries and the production of wagyu beef.[4] The principle industries in modern Niimi are limestone quarrying, cement production,[5] forestry, and tourism. Yamasa Company, Ltd., a producer of pachinko slot machines, is headquartered in the city.[6] Farms in Niimi produce tobacco, peaches, and beef.[5] A black tea plantation is also being trialled here.[7]

Education

The city is served by Niimi Kōritsu Tanki Daigaku, known in English as Niimi College.

Transportation

Rail

Niimi is an important railway center.[5] The city is served by three JR West lines, and all meet at Niimi Station.

  • Geibi Line (Niimi -- Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture)
    • Niimi Station -- Nunohara Station -- Bitchū Kōjiro Station -- Sakane Station -- Ichioka Station -- Yagami Station -- Nochi Station
  • Kishin Line (Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture—Niimi)
    • Osakabe Station -- Tajibe Station -- Iwayama Station—Niimi Station.
  • Hakubi Line (Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture -- Yonago, Tottori Prefecture)
    • Ikura Station -- Ishiga Station—Niimi Station—Nunohara Station—Bitchū-Kōjiro Station -- Ashidachi Station -- Niizato Station

Bus

  • {{nihongo|Niimi Municipal Bus|新見市営バス|Niimi Chōei Basu}}
  • {{nihongo|Bihoku Bus Company, Ltd.|備北バス|Bihoku Basu}}

Highway

  • Chūgoku Expressway
  • Japan National Route 180
  • Japan National Route 182

Sister/Friendship cities

Niimi maintains the following Sister/Friendship Cities.

  • {{flagicon|United States}} New Paltz, New York, United States since 1998.
  • {{flagicon|Canada}} Sidney-by-the-Sea, British Columbia, Canada since 2008.
  • {{flagicon|People's Republic of China}} Xinyang, People's Republic of China since 1992.

References

1. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.city.niimi.okayama.jp/|title= Official website of Niimi city|publisher= Niimi City|location= Japan|language= Japanese|accessdate= 12 April 2017}}
2. ^{{cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia=Kokushi Daijiten |title=高梁川 |url=http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |accessdate=2012-08-21 |year=2012 |publisher=Shogakukan |location=Tokyo |language=Japanese |trans-title=Takahashi River |oclc=683276033 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |archivedate=August 25, 2007 }}
3. ^{{cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia=Dijitaru Daijisen |title=新見 |url=http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |accessdate=2012-08-21 |year=2012 |publisher=Shogakukan |location=Tokyo |language=Japanese |trans-title=Niimi |oclc=56431036 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |archivedate=August 25, 2007 }}
4. ^{{cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia=Kokushi Daijiten |title=新見 |url=http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |accessdate=2012-08-21 |year=2012 |publisher=Shogakukan |location=Tokyo |language=Japanese |trans-title=Niimi |oclc=683276033 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |archivedate=August 25, 2007 }}
5. ^{{cite encyclopedia|encyclopedia=Encyclopedia of Japan |title=Niimi |url=http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |accessdate=2012-03-06 |year=2012 |publisher=Shogakukan |location=Tokyo |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ |archivedate=August 25, 2007 }}
6. ^[https://www.yamasa.co.jp/pages/company 山佐株式会社] {{ja icon}}
7. ^http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20161102113552065/

External links

  • Niimi City official website {{ja icon}}
  • {{Commonscat-inline|Niimi, Okayama}}
{{Okayama}}{{Authority control}}

1 : Cities in Okayama Prefecture

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