Shōbu, Saitama
Shōbu (菖蒲町, Shōbu-machi) was a town located in Minamisaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Population
[edit]As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 21,837 and a density of 797.84 persons per km2. The total area was 27.67 km2.
Attractions
[edit]Shibuya is well known among other parts of Saitama for housing the large shopping complex Mallage, which is a source of shopping and enjoyment for many of Shobus' citizens, and has put Shobu on the map.
Development
[edit]There is a large road, Ken-O expressway which is being built through Shobu at this present time.
Famous residents
[edit]The famous conservationist, Honda Seiroku, who designed many of Japan's city and National parks was born in Shobu.
History
[edit]On March 23, 2010, Shōbu, along with the towns of Kurihashi and Washimiya (both from Kitakatsushika District), was merged into the expanded city of Kuki.[1]
Radio
[edit]At Shōbu, there was Shobu-Kuki transmitter, one of the largest stations for AM and shortwave broadcasting in Japan.
References
[edit]- ^ "市町村合併情報 埼玉県 ＜国土地理協会＞". Archived from the original on April 18, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2008.
36°4′N 139°36′E / 36.067°N 139.600°E
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