Isesaki facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Isesaki 伊勢崎市
Special city
Isesaki city hall
Flag Seal
Location of Isesaki in Gunma Prefecture
Isesaki Location in Japan
Country	Japan
Region	Kantō
Prefecture	Gunma
First official recorded	535 AD
City settled	September 13, 1940
Area
• Total	139.44 km2 (53.84 sq mi)
Population  (September 2020)
• Total	213,303
• Density	1,529.71/km2 (3,961.94/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number	0270-24-5111
Address	2-410 Imaizumi-chō, Isesaki-shi, Gunma-ken 372-8501
Climate	Cfa
Symbols Flower Azalea, Salvia splendens, Chrysanthemum, Narcissus Tree Pine

Isesaki (伊勢崎市, Isesaki-shi) is a city in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2020, about 213,303 people lived there. They lived in 91,789 homes. The city covers an area of about 139.44 square kilometers (53.84 sq mi). This means there are about 1500 people for every square kilometer.

Exploring Isesaki's Location and Surroundings

Isesaki is in the southern part of Gunma Prefecture. It is part of the large Kantō Plain. The Tone River flows through the southern part of the city. This river forms the border with Saitama Prefecture.

Neighboring Cities and Towns

Isesaki is close to several other cities and towns. These include:

• In Gunma Prefecture:
  • Kiryū
  • Maebashi
  • Midori
  • Ōta
  • Tamamura
• In Saitama Prefecture:
  • Fukaya
  • Honjō

Isesaki's Climate and Weather

Isesaki has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Sometimes, there can be heavy snowfall. The average temperature in Isesaki is about 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) each year. The city gets about 1256 mm (49.4 inches) of rain per year. September is usually the wettest month.

The hottest month is August, with temperatures around 26.6 °C (79.9 °F). January is the coldest, at about 3.3 °C (37.9 °F). On June 26, 2022, Isesaki had a record-breaking temperature of 40.2 °C (104.4 °F). This was the highest temperature ever recorded in Japan for the month of June!

Isesaki's Growing Population

The number of people living in Isesaki has grown steadily over the last 60 years. This information comes from Japanese census data.

A Look at Isesaki's History

Isesaki grew up around Akaishi Castle during the Sengoku period (a time of many wars in Japan). This castle was a strong base for the Yura clan. Later, during the Edo period, Isesaki became the center of the Isesaki Domain. This was a feudal area ruled by the Sakai clan under the Tokugawa shogunate.

The area also had two "post towns" called shukuba. These towns were on the Nikkō Reiheishi Kaidō road. This road connected the Nakasendō directly to Nikkō, avoiding Edo (which is now Tokyo).

Isesaki Town was officially created on April 1, 1889. This happened after the Meiji Restoration, when Japan started its modern system of towns and cities. On September 13, 1940, Isesaki Town combined with two villages, Uehasu and Moro, to become the city of Isesaki. Over the years, more villages joined the city.

On January 1, 2005, the towns of Akabori and Sakai, and the village of Azuma became part of Isesaki. On April 1, 2007, Isesaki was named a "special city" (tokureishi). This gave it more power to manage its own affairs.

Isesaki's Economy and Industries

For a long time, Isesaki was known for making silk. A special cloth called "Isesaki Meisen" was very famous. People have been making this cloth since the late 1600s. It became very popular during the Meiji era and Taishō period. However, because Western-style clothes are now common, its popularity is not as high.

Today, Isesaki is home to companies that make car parts and electrical equipment. Sanden Corporation, which makes car air conditioning and other equipment, has its main office here. Meisei Electric also makes communication and electronic devices. Large industrial areas have been built in the suburbs. This makes Isesaki one of the most important industrial cities in the northern Kantō region.

Isesaki is also where J-List is located. This company sells anime goods, video games, and other Japanese products.

Learning in Isesaki: Schools and Universities

Isesaki has many schools for students of all ages.

Universities

• Jobu University
• Tokyo University of Social Welfare – Isesaki Campus

Primary and Secondary Schools

The city government runs 22 public elementary schools and 12 public middle schools. The Gunma Prefectural Board of Education operates five public high schools. There are also three special education schools for students with disabilities.

Isesaki is also home to Colegio Hispano Americano de Gunma. This is a school for Peruvian students.

Getting Around Isesaki: Transportation

You can travel around Isesaki by train or by car on highways.

Railway Lines

JR East – Ryōmō Line

• Isesaki - Kunisada

Tobu Railway – Tobu Isesaki Line

• Sakaimachi - Gōshi - Shin-Isesaki - Isesaki

Major Highways

• Kita-Kantō Expressway – Isesaki Interchange, Hashie Parking Area
• National Route 17
• National Route 50
• National Route 354
• National Route 462

Fun Places to Visit in Isesaki

Isesaki has several interesting places to see:

• Former home of Tajima Yohei
• Grave of Kunisada Chūji
• Goshiki Onsen (a hot spring)
• Isesaki Jinja (a shrine)
• Kezouji Park (an amusement park)

Isesaki's Sister Cities

Isesaki has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "friendship cities."

• Teradomari, Niigata, Japan (since 1986)
• Springfield, Missouri, United States (since 1986)
• Ma'anshan, Anhui, China (since 1989)

Famous People from Isesaki

Some well-known people come from Isesaki:

• Mitsuru Adachi, a manga artist (someone who draws Japanese comics)
• Tsutomu Adachi, also a manga artist
• Toshi Arai, a rally car driver
• Atsushi Imaruoka, a voice actor
• Takashi Ishizeki, a politician
• Mr. Pogo, a professional wrestler

See also

In Spanish: Isesaki (Gunma) para niños