Saeki [town] - Saeki

Japanese: 佐伯[町] - さえき

An old town in Wake County in the southeast of Okayama Prefecture. The Yoshii River runs through the center. The central settlement of Saiki is on the right bank and flourished as the location of the camp of the Tsuchikura clan, a chief retainer of the Okayama domain, and as a river port on the Yoshii River. Matsutake mushrooms, dried gourd, and konnyaku are its specialties. Incorporated into Wake Town in March 2006. ^{60.34 km2} . 4,212 people (2003).

Saiki [town] [Saiki]

A former town in Saeki County in the southwest of Hiroshima Prefecture. The central settlement is located in the basin of the upper reaches of the Oze River. The town is mountainous and produces timber, so the woodworking industry is thriving. Rice and vegetables are cultivated, and dairy farming is also carried out. In March 2003, it was incorporated into Hatsukaichi City. Area: 194.83 ^km2 . Population: 12,620 (2000).

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Japanese:

岡山県南東部，和気(わけ)郡の旧町。中央を吉井川が貫流。中心集落の佐伯は右岸に沿い，岡山藩の家老土倉氏の陣屋の所在地，吉井川の河港として栄えた。マツタケ，かんぴょう，こんにゃくを特産。2006年３月和気町へ編入。60.34km²。4212人（2003）。