Shinyoshitomi [village] - Shinyoshitomi

Japanese: 新吉富[村] - しんよしとみ

A village in Chikujo County in eastern Fukuoka Prefecture. Population 4,054 (1995). It borders Buzen City across the Sai River to the west, and Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture across the Yamakuni River to the east. It is located in the center of the Nakatsu Plain, and a complex alluvial fan stretches out to the northeastern foot of the Yabakei lava plateau. Many ruins, including remains of dwellings from the Jomon to Yayoi periods, can be found along the Yamakuni River and Tomoeda River. The Seto Inland Sea climate means little rain and frequent droughts, so there are many reservoirs, including Yakataike Pond. Agriculture is thriving, with rice, wheat, and vegetables being grown, with most of the produce shipped to Kitakyushu City. With the establishment of automobile-related factories in Kanda Town, the number of people working in industry now exceeds the number of people working in agriculture.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

福岡県東部，築上郡の村。人口4054(1995)。西は佐井川を経て豊前市，東は山国川を境に大分県中津市に接する。中津平野中央部にあり，耶馬渓溶岩台地北東麓にかけて複合扇状地が連なる。山国川，友枝川沿いには縄文～弥生時代の住居跡をはじめ多数の遺跡が存在する。瀬戸内式気候で雨が少なくしばしば干害を受けるため，矢方池はじめ多数の溜池がある。農業では米麦作のほか野菜栽培も盛んで，おもに北九州市へ出荷する。苅田町への自動車関連工場の進出により，工業従事者が農業を上回る。

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