Mishima [town] - Mishima

Japanese: 三島[町] - みしま

A former town in Santo District, central Niigata Prefecture. To the east is part of the Echigo Plain, and to the west is hilly land. Wakino, in the center, is located on the edge of the hills. The town is known for its blacksmithing products such as saws, and sake. The remains of Ogino Castle, a medieval mountain castle, are a popular tourist spot. In April 2005, it was incorporated into Nagaoka City along with Nakanoshima Town in Minamikanbara District, Koshi Town in Mito District, Oguni Town in Kariwa District, and Yamakoshi Village in Koshi District. Area: 36.47 ^km2 . Population: 7,455 (2003).

Mishima [town] [Mishima]

A town in Onuma County, western Fukushima Prefecture. Most of the area is mountainous, with the main settlement Miyashita near the confluence of the Tadami River and its tributary, the Otani River, along the Tadami Line. The main industries are agriculture and forestry. There is Mishima Shrine, Miyashita Dam, and Miyashita Power Station. ^{90.81 km2} . 1,926 people (2010).

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Japanese:

新潟県中部，三島(さんとう)郡の旧町。東は越後平野の一部で，西は丘陵地。中心の脇野は丘陵端に位置する。のこぎりなどの鍛冶金物，酒を特産。中世の山城跡である小木ノ城跡は行楽地。2005年４月南蒲原郡中之島町，三島郡越路町，刈羽郡小国町，古志郡山古志村と長岡市へ編入。36.47km²。7455人（2003）。