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| Once an independent and self-administered town, Tano was annexed into Miyazaki City on January 1st 2006, as part of a municipal re-organization effort within the prefecture. |
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Located on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, in Miyazaki Prefecture, the town of Tano rests in a valley surrounded by plush green mountains and broad blue skies. Tano is a convenient 30-minute drive west of Miyazaki station and the Pacific Ocean coastline. Although close in proximity to the downtown area, Tano can feel like worlds away with its abundance of natural beauty unhampered by development, along with its slow-paced life style. For this farming community of about 12,000 residents, a deep respect for nature and tradition is interwoven into daily life, and reflected in the down- to -earth character of the local people. |
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| Tea field | Daikon drying rack | Daikon |
Upon entering town, the vast green rows of perfectly symmetrical farm fields provide for breathtaking views and exhibit the town's close relationship with nature. The people of Tano have great fondness for "daikon", the Japanese radish grown here, and take pride in being the number one producer of "Daikon Pickles" in all of Japan. In the winter harvesting season, the "daikon" are hung upon large structures made of bamboo, called "yagura", whereupon they are left to dry in the winter winds, and then are eventually used to make pickles. This is a famous symbol of winter and often photographed. |
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 Tano Town's Scenery (from Mt.Wanitsuka) |
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Tano is also blessed with the natural beauty of Wanitsuka Mountain. This beloved Tano Town symbol rises on the southern edge of town at an altitude of 1,118m, and is designated as a "Prefecture Nature Park". A short drive up to the summit boasts spectacular views of the surrounding Miyazaki Prefecture area, which stretch as far as the Pacific Ocean.  At
the base of Mt. Wanitsuka, the campground recreation
area, "Wanitsuka Valley Ikoi no Hiroba", is
covered in thick green forests of Japanese cedar trees,
and other unique types of vegetation. This is a prime
spot for viewing autumn and spring foliage, as well as a
popular retreat in the summer for camping and swimming in
the cool mountain river. |
| Whether you're coming for just a short visit, or planning on relocating here, Tano's natural beauty and warm-hearted people will surely leave an indelible impression upon you. |
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