Takaoka, Toyama
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Takaoka (高岡市; -shi) is a city located in Toyama, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 170,164 and the density of 1,130.28 persons per km². The total area is 150.55 km². Takaoka is the second largest city in Toyama prefecture.
The city was founded on April 1, 1889.
Every autumn, the city has a "Man'yō Festival" in which poems from the Man'yōshū are recited. The city tram line is also called the "Man'yō" line.
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Great Buddha of Takaoka
Bronzeware (高岡銅器 Takaoka Dōki) is a traditional product of the city. It supplies most of bells and statues of Buddhist temples in the whole country. The city is also home to a large bronze Buddha, 15.85 meters tall from ground to halo, and the national treasure Zuiryu Temple (瑞龍寺 zuiryûji).
Notable persons
- Fujiko Fujio - manga artist duo
External link
- Official website (http://www.city.takaoka.toyama.jp/) in Japanese
- Official website (http://www.city.takaoka.toyama.jp/english/) in English