Tsu, Mie facts for kids
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Tsu
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| 津市 · Tsu | ||
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Location of Tsu in Mie
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| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Mie | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 710.81 km2 (274.45 sq mi) | |
| Population
(July 1, 2011)
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| • Total | 284,969 | |
| • Density | 401/km2 (1,040/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | |
| - Tree | Azalea | |
| - Flower | Azalea | |
| Address | 23-1 Nishi-Marunouchi, Tsu-shi, Mie-ken 514-8611 |
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| Website | City of Tsu | |
Tsu (津市, Tsu-shi) is a city in the Kansai region of Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the capital city of Mie Prefecture.
History
Tsu originally developed as a castle town.
Tsu is known for its Tōjin Festival (唐人踊り, Tōjin Odori), which is an annual community gathering which honors the arrival of the ambassadors from Korea (Joseon Tongsinsa) during the Edo period. There are two other cities that celebrate Tōjin Odori: Suzuka city in Mie Prefecture and Ushimado-chō in Okayama Prefecture.
Images for kids
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Downtown of Tsu City
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Hyakugo Bank
See also
In Spanish: Tsu (Mie) para niños
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