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Canon Precision Inc. is located in Hirosaki, an inland city that lies in the southern part of the Tsugaru plain in Aomori Prefecture. The city of Hirosaki, now with a population of about 170,000, enjoyed prosperity as the castle town of the Lord of Tsugaru, who governed a fiefdom yielding 100,000 koku (one koku is equivalent to 180 liters) of rice.
With the Hirosaki Castle at the top of the list, which is surrounded by the high cherry trees that are known as the most beautiful ones of that kind, many historical sites are seen here and there in the city. Mt. Iwaki, popularly known as Tsugaru Fuji, and Mt. Hakkoda lie to the west and east respectively. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, and the Neputa Festival is held in summer, giving a beautiful summer night for the people in Tsugaru. Apples grow in autumn, and in winter the Snow Garden Lantern Festival is enjoyed. Hirosaki is the city of history, culture and nature with a great deal of atmosphere. |
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| The city of Hirosaki lies in the southern part of the Tsugaru plain, with a history of 400 years. It has developed and prospered as the center of administration, economy and culture in the Tsugaru region. Surrounding landscapes include the Mt. Hakkoda chain in the east, Mt. Iwaki in the west, the Shirakami mountain range in the south, and Iwaki River in the north. Many gardens of apples, the primary crops in this area, are seen in the suburbs. |
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| For the comprehensive plan that started in 2000, the primary project strategy has included: the promotion of the apple-oriented industry, the establishment of the agriculture based on the locally recycled resources, the enticement of businesses to the Hirosaki Office Arcadia district, and the further promotion of the invitation of conferences to be held here. |
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| Apple, rice, Tsugaru lacquering, and Kogin embroidery |
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| Hirosaki Castle Snow Garden Lantern Festival (February), Hirosaki Cherry Festival (April to May), Hirosaki Neputa Festival (August), Hirosaki Castle maple viewing, and chrysanthemum doll show (October to November) |
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| The cherry blossoms in the Hirosaki Park, apples, and the oldest cherry tree in Japan. |
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| Katsuji Hanada (the first Wakanohana), Masao Naraoka (Western painting artist), Kojin Kudo (Japanese painting artist), Yojiro Ishizaka (writer) |
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