Yasugi, Shimane

Yasugi (安来市, Yasugi-shi) is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of March 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 38,875 and a population density of 92 persons per km². The total area is 420.97 km2 (162.54 sq mi).

Yasugi
安来市
City
Yasugi City Hall
Yasugi City Hall
Flag of Yasugi
Flag
Official seal of Yasugi
Seal
Location of Yasugi in Shimane Prefecture
Location of Yasugi in Shimane Prefecture
Yasugi is located in Japan
Yasugi
Yasugi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 35°25′42″N 133°15′13″E
CountryJapan
RegionChūgoku (San'in)
PrefectureShimane Prefecture
Government
 • MayorTakeo Tanaka (since October 2020)
Area
 • Total420.97 km2 (162.54 sq mi)
Population
 (March 1, 2017)
 • Total38,875
 • Density92/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall addressYasugi-cho 878-2, Yasugi City, Shimane Prefecture (島根県安来市安来町878－2)
692-8686
Symbols
BirdSwan
FlowerBamboo
TreeCherry blossom

History

The ruins of Gassantoda Castle are in Yasugi.

According to legend, the goddess Izanami was buried here. In Shinto, both holy and negative concept exists.

The city was an ancient steel-making (tatara) center.[1] The Yasugi Steel brand name bears the name of the city, and was established by Hitachi Metals, Ltd.

Yasugi was elevated to city status on April 4, 1954.

On October 1, 2004, the towns of Hakuta and Hirose (both from Nogi District) were merged into Yasugi.

Sightseeing
Gardens of the Adachi Museum of Art

The Adachi Museum of Art has a widely known Japanese garden and a collection of contemporary Japanese paintings, comprising approximately 1,300 of the country's most highly regarded paintings produced after the Meiji period and centering on the works of Yokoyama Taikan. In 2021, the gardens of the Adachi Museum were ranked as the best in Japan for the 19th year in a row.[2] There is a free shuttle between JR Yasugi Station and the museum (20 minutes).

Other sightseeing spots include:

  • Soil scoop experience dojo place
  • Yasugi Bushi Art Center

Culture

The city is known for Yasugibushi, a well-known folk song (Minyo) in Japan.

Infrastructure

In June 2022, Shimane prefecture's governor Tatsuya Maruyama approved the restart of Unit 2 of the Chugoku Electric Power Company's nuclear power plant. Based in Matsue, Yasugi, along with Izumo and Unnan, all within 30 kilometers, approved the plan to restart of the boiling water reactor.[3]

International relations
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Japan

Twin towns — Sister cities

Yasugi is twinned with:

References
  1. Gordenker, Alice (2018-09-14). "Stoke the flames of tradition on Shimane's 'Iron Road'". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  2. "Adachi museum garden ranked Japan's best for 19th year | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  3. "First Japanese BWR cleared for restart : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News". www.world-nuclear-news.org. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
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