Misato [town] - Misato

Japanese: 美里[町] - みさと

A town in Kodama County in northwest Saitama Prefecture. The southern part is made up of hills that extend from the Chichibu Mountains, while the northern part is made up of plateaus and plains. Remains of the jori system can be seen in Kitajujo and Minamijujo, and in Hiroki are the remains of a well that is associated with the Manyoshu. The town cultivates rice, wheat, and sericulture, but in recent years, greenhouse cultivation of cucumbers and other crops, and dairy farming have been increasing. Large electronics and electrical companies have also set up shop here. The remains of the Suedo tile kiln (historic site) are in Numagami. 33.41 ^km2 . Population: 11,605 (2010).

Misato [town] [Misato]

A town in Toda County located in the center of Miyagi Prefecture. The town borders Osaki City to the west, and the Eai River flows east to the north. In January 2006, the towns of Kogota and Nangou in Toda County merged to form a town. The JR Tohoku Main Line runs through the town, and the Rikuu East Line and Ishinomaki Line branch off from Kogota Station. National Routes 108 and 346 run through the town. The town sustained damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake. 74.95 ^km2 . Population 25,190 (2010).

Misato [town] [Misato]

A former town in Kaiso District, northern Wakayama Prefecture. It occupies the upper reaches of the Kishi River, a tributary of the Kino River. It was once part of the grounds of Kongobu-ji Temple on Mount Koya. Most of the area is forest, producing persimmons, mandarin oranges and other fruit trees, as well as high-quality cedar and cypress timber. In January 2006, it merged with Nogami Town, Kaiso District, to become Kimino Town, Kaiso District. Area: 89.45 ^km2 . Population: 4,164 (2003).

Misato [town] [Misato]

A town in Shimomashiki District, located in the center of Kumamoto Prefecture. In November 2004, Toyo Town and Chuo Town in Shimomashiki District merged to form a town. National Routes 218, 445, and 443 pass through the town. The town office is on a rotation system, with the former Toyo Town Office and the former Chuo Town Office alternating every two years. Area: 144.00 ^km2 . Population: 11,388 (2010).

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Japanese:

埼玉県北西部，児玉郡の町。南部は秩父山地から続く丘陵，北部は台地・平野と続く。北十条，南十条には条里制の遺構が残され，広木(ひろき)には《万葉集》ゆかりの曝井(さらしい)の遺跡がある。米麦作，養蚕を行うが，近年はキュウリなどのハウス栽培，酪農が増加している。電子・電気などの大型企業も進出している。沼上(ぬまがみ)に水殿瓦窯(すえどのかわらかま)跡（史跡）がある。33.41km²。１万1605人（2010）。

美里[町]【みさと】

宮城県中央部に位置する遠田郡の町。町西部を大崎市と接し，北部に江合川が東流する。2006年１月，遠田郡小牛田町，南郷町が合併し町制。JR東北本線が通じ，小牛田駅から陸羽東線，石巻線が分岐する。国道108号線，346号線が通じる。東日本大震災で，町内において被害が発生。74.95km²。２万5190人（2010）。