Nawa [town] - Nawa

Japanese: 名和[町] - なわ

A former town in Saihaku District, western Tottori Prefecture. Occupying the northern foot of Mt. Daisen and the plains of the Japan Sea coast, the town cultivates Nijisseiki pears, raises dairy cows, and raises pigs. Its center is Mikuriya, where the Sanin Main Line runs. Nawa Shrine, which has long been associated with Nawa, is a famous cherry blossom spot. In March 2005, it was incorporated into Nakayama Town and Daisen Town in Saihaku District. 45.02 ^km2 . 7,535 people (2003).

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Japanese:

鳥取県西部，西伯(さいはく)郡の旧町。大山(だいせん)北麓と日本海岸の平野部を占め，二十世紀ナシ栽培，乳牛飼育，養豚などを行う。中心は山陰本線が通じる御来屋(みくりや)。名和長年ゆかりの名和神社は桜の名所。2005年３月西伯郡中山町と大山町へ編入。45.02km²。7535人（2003）。

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