Imaisurugi - Imaisurugi

Japanese: 今石動 - いまいするぎ

The centre of Tonami county, Ecchu province (Toyama prefecture). Built in 1585 (Tensho 13) to replace Kifune Castle (Fukuoka town), which was destroyed in an earthquake, the castle was established by inviting temples, shrines and townspeople. The lord of the castle was Maeda Toshihide. It is said that the place name comes from the fact that the Kokuzo statue from Mt. Isurugi was moved to this area. The castle was abandoned in 1638 (Kan'ei 15) and the Ima Isurugi town district was established. In 1637 it also held the district of Johana town, and in 1640 it also held the district of Himi town. There were town officials such as town elders, chief officials and accountants. In 1742 (Kanpo 2), there were 15 main towns and 11 scattered towns.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

越中国(富山県)礪(砺)波郡の中心地。1585年(天正13)に地震で崩壊した木舟城(福岡町)に代わって築城，寺社･町人を招致してできた。城主は前田利秀。地名は石動山の虚空蔵尊を当地に移したことによるという。1638年(寛永15)に廃城となり，今石動町才許が置かれる。1637年より城端町，40年より氷見町の才許も兼帯する。町年寄，肝煎，算用聞などの町役人があった。1742年(寛保2)に本町15，散町11があった。

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