Yamauchi [town] - Yamauchi

Japanese: 山内[町] - やまうち

A former town in Kishima District, western Saga Prefecture. It is separated from other towns in the district by the neighboring city of Takeo to the east. It is a rural area centered around a small basin in the upper reaches of the Matsuura River, and in addition to rice, it is also known for growing ginger, matsutake mushrooms, tea, and mandarin oranges. It is on the outer edge of the Arita ceramics region, and the Hyakuman Kiln and Yamabeda Kiln sites from the early modern period have been designated national historic sites, and it produces folk-style ceramics such as vases. It is on the Sasebo Line, and many people commute to Takeo City, Imari City, and Arita Town. In March 2006, it was incorporated into Kitakata Town and Takeo City in Kishima District. 40.91 ^km2 . 9,802 people (2003).
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Japanese:

佐賀県西部，杵島郡の旧町。東隣の武雄市を間にして郡内の他町から離れている。松浦川上流の小盆地を中心とした農村地域で，米作のほかショウガ，マツタケ，茶を特産し，ミカンも産する。有田窯業地帯の外縁にあたり，近世初期の百間窯跡，山辺田窯跡などが国史跡に指定され，花瓶など民芸風陶磁器を産する。佐世保線が通じ，武雄市，伊万里市，有田町への通勤者が多い。2006年３月杵島郡北方町と武雄市へ編入。40.91km²。9802人（2003）。
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