Nishiki [town] - Nishiki

Japanese: 錦[町] - にしき

A former town in Kuga County, eastern Yamaguchi Prefecture. Occupying the midstream of the Nishiki River, the main settlement of Hirose is near the confluence of the Nishiki River with its tributary, the Usa River, and is the terminus of the Nishiki River Railway. The town practices agriculture and forestry, and is known for its wasabi and konjac. There are many scenic spots, including Mount Jakuchi and Kitani Gorge in the West Chugoku Mountains Quasi-National Park. In March 2006, the town was incorporated into Iwakuni City along with the towns of Yu, Kuga, Shuto, Mikawa, Miwa, and Hongo in Kuga County. Area: 210.32 ^km2 . Population: 4,103 (2003).

Nishiki [town] [Nishiki]

A town in Kuma District, southern Kumamoto Prefecture. The main settlement is in the Hitoyoshi Basin, and the Kuma River Railway runs through it. The northern part along the Kuma River is dominated by rice paddies, while the southern part is farmland, with fruit cultivation thriving. Tea is also cultivated, and pears and peaches are specialty products. 85.04 ^km2 . Population 11,075 (2010).

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Japanese:

山口県東部，玖珂(くが)郡の旧町。錦川中流域を占め，主集落の広瀬は錦川と支流宇佐川合流点付近にあり，錦川鉄道の終点。農林業を営み，ワサビ，コンニャクを特産する。西中国山地国定公園の寂地(じゃくち)山，木谷峡など景勝地が多い。2006年３月玖珂郡由宇町，玖珂町，周東町，美川町，美和町，本郷村と岩国市へ編入。210.32km²。4103人（2003）。