Ikawa [town] - Ikawa

Japanese: 井川[町] - いかわ

This is an old town in Miyoshi County, occupying the mountainous area on the south bank of the Yoshino River in western Tokushima Prefecture. The main settlement, Tsuji, is at the mouth of the Inouchidani River, and the Tokushima Line runs through it. It was once a major producer of Awa shredded tobacco. It also produces vegetables, tea, and fruit, and is involved in sericulture. In March 2006, it merged with the towns of Mino, Ikeda, Yamashiro, Higashiiyayama, and Nishiiyayama in Miyoshi County to become a city. 44.50 ^km2 . 5,126 people (2003).

Ikawa [town] [Ikawa]

A town in Minamiakita County, central Akita Prefecture, occupying the eastern shore of Lake Hachirogata. It is a paddy field area, and farming and livestock are also carried out. It is located along the Ou Main Line. Area: 47.95 ^km2 . Population: 5,493 (2010).

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Japanese:

徳島県西部，吉野川南岸の山地を占める三好郡の旧町。主集落の辻は井内谷(いのうちだに)川の渓口集落で，徳島線が通じる。かつては阿波刻みタバコの主産地。野菜，茶，果樹を産し，養蚕も行う。2006年３月，三好郡三野町，池田町，山城町，東祖谷山村，西祖谷山村と合併し市制，三好市となる。44.50km²。5126人（2003）。