Kumano, Hiroshima

Kumano (熊野町, Kumano-chō) is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Kumano
熊野町
Town
Flag of Kumano
Flag
Official seal of Kumano
Seal
Location of Kumano in Hiroshima Prefecture
Location of Kumano in Hiroshima Prefecture
Kumano is located in Japan
Kumano
Kumano
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°20′N 132°35′E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku
San'yō
PrefectureHiroshima Prefecture
DistrictAki
Area
 • Total33.62 km2 (12.98 sq mi)
Population
 (August 1, 2013)
 • Total24,000
 • Density710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Websitewww.town.kumano.hiroshima.jp

Kumano-cho is famous for the manufacture of brushes called "Kumano-fude" (Kumano-brush).[1][2]

The town is adjacent to Hiroshima, Kure and Higashihiroshima, so it's also a commuter towns of those cities. As of August 1, 2013, the town has an estimated population of 24,009 and a density of 710 persons per km². The total area is 33.62 km². The altitude above sea level is about 230 meters at the basin of the plateau.

Kumano-cho is known as the best manufacturers of Japanese brush pens. The town commemorated its 90th anniversary since its establishment in 2008, and announced “The Brush Pen Day” on Spring Equinox for the purpose of reviving brush pen culture and the further development of brush pen industries.[3] All of the town workers, business groups, and citizens are working together to appeal the brush pens.

Population (2010 national census)
Totalage 0-14age 15-64age >65number of householdResident Foreigners
4,5333,44714,5516,5349,291135 (2011)
100%14.1%59.3%26.6%
Manufacturing Achievement of 2010 Industrial Statistical Survey for factories with more than 4 employees.
Value of shipments per year 20,779,160,000 yen　
number of factories 98　
number of employees 1,761

References
  1. "KOGEI JAPAN". KOGEI JAPAN. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  2. "Kumano's Famous Brush Town - Hiroshima". JapanTravel. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  3. "Kumano Brush Festival 2023 - September Events in Hiroshima". JapanTravel. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
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