Ōzu (大津町, Ōzu-machi) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2016, the town has an estimated population of 33,793 and a density of 340 persons per km2. The total area is 99.09 km2.
The town is known for its Azalea (tsutsuji) Festival in the spring. There is a large Honda factory located near Ozu that employs people from around the world.[1] Ozu is also known for its sweet potatoes (karaimo).[2] The town also has one of the oldest homes in Kikuchi District that opens twice a year for tourists, a racing track, and is located on the edge of the caldera that surrounds Mount Aso.[2]
Ozu was affected by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes.
References
- ^ "Honda to raise retirement age to 65 in recognition of demographic shift". The Japan Times. 2015-12-01. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
- ^ a b "Experience Japan's Bushido Culture in Ozu Town, Kumamoto | Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization". www.visit-kyushu.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
External links
Media related to Ōzu, Kumamoto at Wikimedia Commons- Ōzu official website (in Japanese)
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