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UTC+8 |
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Asia/Tokyo |
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UTC+9 |
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Baoding, a prefecture-level city in Hebei Province, is located in the northern part of the North China Plain, constituting a golden triangle with Beijing and Tianjin, and is known as the "Gateway to the Gorge" and the "Southern Gate of the Capital". The city has a long history, since the Neolithic era, there will be the first people to flourish, the Warring States period for the junction of Yan and Zhao, the Yuan Dynasty, set up Baoding Road, to "defend the metropolis, stabilize the world," the Ming and Qing Dynasty for the capital of the Zhili province, is one of the political and cultural centers of northern China's modern times. There are many scenic spots and monuments in Baoding, including the Governor's Office of Zhili, one of China's top ten museums, the national 5A scenic spot Baiyangdian, and the thousand-year-old temple Mancheng Han Tomb, etc. Baoding has a rich cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, Baoding Military Academy is known as "China's modern military cradle", training a large number of military personnel; food culture is unique, Baoding dishes, locust Mao pickles, white Yunzhang buns and other famous. Nowadays, Baoding, as a regional center city in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class urban agglomeration, is relying on the advantages of its location to vigorously develop new energy, automobile manufacturing and other industries, and is a livable city with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
Takanabe Town is a coastal town located in the eastern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, under Kodomo-gun, with an area of about 20 square kilometers and a population of about 7,000. It is bordered by Misato Town to the north, Shintomi Town to the south, Kawanami Town to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east, and is known for its warm climate and agriculture.
Takanabe Town has a long history as a castle town of the Takanabe Clan in the Edo period, and retains its traditional samurai culture and historical buildings, such as the ruins of Takanabe Castle. The Takanabe Kagura Festival, held every fall, is an important folkloric event that showcases local dances and music. The town is also famous for its lacquerware, Takanabe Lacquerware, which has been handed down for over 400 years.
The economy is based on agriculture, with citrus fruits, vegetables and rice being produced in abundance, and fishing along the coast. In recent years, tourism has been actively developed to promote hot spring resources (such as Takanabe Hot Spring) and natural landscapes, such as sunrise viewpoints along the Pacific Ocean coastline.
Takanabe Town is connected to Miyazaki City and Oita Prefecture via Route 10 and the Nihonbutsu Main Line Railroad, and is about 40 minutes from Miyazaki Airport. The town is small and quiet, ideal for experiencing Japanese rural culture and seaside relaxation.