Shitara [town] - Shitara

Japanese: 設楽[町] - したら

A town in Kitashitara District, eastern Aichi Prefecture. It is located in the eastern part of the Mino-Mikawa Plateau, and its northern end borders Nagano Prefecture. The main settlement, Taguchi, is a former post town on the Ina Highway (National Route 257). The town is involved in agriculture and forestry, producing rice and vegetables. It also produces lumber and cultivates freshwater fish. Its landmarks include Kuroda Dam, Takanosuyama (1,153m), and Chausuyama (1,416m). It is famous for its flower festival and the Dengaku ceremony at Damine Kannon. In October 2005, Tsugu Village, Kitashitara District, was incorporated. ^{273.94 km2} . 5,769 people (2010).

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Japanese:

愛知県東部，北設楽郡の町。美濃三河高原の東部にあり，北端は長野県に接する。主集落の田口は，伊奈街道（国道257号線）の旧宿場町。農林業を営み，米，野菜を産する。製材や淡水魚の養殖も行う。黒田ダム，鷹ノ巣山（1153m），茶臼山（1416m）などがある。花祭，田峰(だみね)観音の田楽は有名。2005年10月北設楽郡津具村を編入。273.94km²。5769人（2010）。

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