Karasu [town] - Crow

Japanese: 香良洲[町] - からす

A former town in Ichishi District, central Mie Prefecture. Located almost in the center of the Ise Plain, on the delta of the Kumozu River, it is home to seaweed farming, as well as the cultivation of pears, mandarin oranges, and strawberries. Karasu-ura is a scenic spot and a swimming beach. In January 2006, it was incorporated into Tsu City along with Hisai City, Aki District's Kawage Town, Geino Town, Ano Town, Misato Village, Ichishi District's Ichishi Town, Hakusan Town, and Misugi Village. ^{3.90 km2} . 5,407 people (2003).

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Japanese:

三重県中部，一志(いちし)郡の旧町。伊勢平野のほぼ中央，雲出(くもず)川の三角州上を占め，ノリ養殖，ナシ・ミカン・イチゴの栽培が行われる。香良洲浦は景勝地で海水浴場。2006年１月久居市，安芸郡河芸町，芸濃町，安濃町，美里村，一志郡一志町，白山町，美杉村と津市へ編入。3.90km²。5407人（2003）。

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