Yamanokuchi [town] - Yamanokuchi

Japanese: 山之口[町] - やまのくち

A former town in Kitamorokata County in southern Miyazaki Prefecture. Occupying the northeastern part of the Miyakonojo Basin, it is mostly mountain forest and wilderness. Wasabi and clay roofing tiles are local specialties. The Nippō Main Line runs through the town, and Mt. Aoi in the north is a popular hiking spot. The Fumiyabushi puppet theater is handed down in the area at the foot of the mountain. In January 2006, it was incorporated into Miyakonojo City along with Takasaki Town, Yamada Town, and Takajo Town in Kitamorokata County. 97.50 ^km2 . 7,452 people (2003).

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Japanese:

宮崎県南部，北諸県(きたもろかた)郡の旧町。都城(みやこのじょう)盆地北東部を占め，ほとんどが山林原野。ワサビ，粘土瓦を特産。日豊(にっぽう)本線が通じ，北部の青井岳はハイキング地。麓地区には文弥節人形浄瑠璃が伝わる。2006年１月北諸県郡高崎町，山田町，高城町と都城市へ編入。97.50km²。7452人（2003）。

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