Noda, Chiba
Encyclopedia
is a city
located in the far northwestern corner Chiba Prefecture
, Japan
. As of February 2011, the city had an estimated population
of 155,431 and a population density
of 1500 persons per km². The total area was 103.54 km².
, the area was controlled by Kamakura Gongorō Kagemasa
, and a succession of minor warlords during the Sengoku period
. During the Edo period
, Noda developed as a river port, post town
on the pilgrimage road to Nikko
, and a center for the production of soy sauce
. Neighboring Sekiyado was controlled by the Late Hojo clan
during the Sengoku period, and developed as a castle town
under Sekiyado Domain
, a feudal han under the Tokugawa shogunate
.
After the Meiji Restoration
, Noda and Sekiyado towns were created on April 1, 1889. Noda achieved city status on May 3, 1950. On June 6, 2003, the city of Noda and town of Sekiyado merged.
soy sauce being the most prominent employer. There is some residual agriculture, primarily of edamame
, for which Noda was historically famous.
Cities of Japan
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located in the far northwestern corner Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region and the Greater Tokyo Area. Its capital is Chiba City.- History :Chiba Prefecture was established on June 15, 1873 with the merger of Kisarazu Prefecture and Inba Prefecture...
, Japan
Japan
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. As of February 2011, the city had an estimated population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 155,431 and a population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 1500 persons per km². The total area was 103.54 km².
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History
The area around Noda has been inhabited since prehistory, and archaeologists have found ancient shell middens in the area. During the late Heian periodHeian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
, the area was controlled by Kamakura Gongorō Kagemasa
Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa
Kamakura Gongorō Kagemasa was a samurai descended from the Taira clan, who fought for the Minamoto clan in the Gosannen War of Japan's Heian period. He is famous for having continued to fight after losing an eye in battle during that war...
, and a succession of minor warlords during the Sengoku period
Sengoku period
The or Warring States period in Japanese history was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. The name "Sengoku" was adopted by Japanese historians in reference...
. During the Edo period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....
, Noda developed as a river port, post town
Shukuba
were post stations during the Edo period in Japan, generally located on one of the Edo Five Routes or one of its sub-routes. They were also called shukueki . These post stations were places where travelers could rest on their journey around the nation...
on the pilgrimage road to Nikko
Nikko, Tochigi
is a city in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Approximately 140 km north of Tokyo and 35 km west of Utsunomiya, the capital of Tochigi Prefecture, it is a popular destination for Japanese and international tourists...
, and a center for the production of soy sauce
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is a condiment produced by fermenting soybeans with Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds, along with water and salt...
. Neighboring Sekiyado was controlled by the Late Hojo clan
Late Hojo clan
The ' was one of the most powerful warrior clans in Japan in the Sengoku period and held domains primarily in the Kantō region.The clan is traditionally reckoned to be started by Ise Shinkurō, who came from a branch of the prestigious Ise clan, a family in the direct employment of the Ashikaga...
during the Sengoku period, and developed as a castle town
Castle town
A castle town is a settlement built adjacent to or surrounding a castle. Castle towns are common in Medieval Europe. Good example include small towns like Alnwick and Arundel, which are still dominated by their castles...
under Sekiyado Domain
Sekiyado Domain
was a Japanese domain of the Edo period, located in Shimōsa Province , Japan. It was centered on Sekiyado Castle in what is now the city of Noda, Chiba....
, a feudal han under the Tokugawa shogunate
Tokugawa shogunate
The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the and the , was a feudal regime of Japan established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family. This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which is now called Tokyo, after the name was...
.
After the Meiji Restoration
Meiji Restoration
The , also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, Reform or Renewal, was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868...
, Noda and Sekiyado towns were created on April 1, 1889. Noda achieved city status on May 3, 1950. On June 6, 2003, the city of Noda and town of Sekiyado merged.
Economy
Noda is a regional commercial center and, due to its proximity, a bedroom community for nearby Chiba and Tokyo. Noda has a mixed economy, with KikkomanKikkoman
is an international company based in Japan.Founded in 1917, it is based in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is a combination of 8 family-owned businesses founded as early as 1603 by the Mogi and Takanashi families....
soy sauce being the most prominent employer. There is some residual agriculture, primarily of edamame
Edamame
or Edamame bean is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod commonly found in Japan, China, and Hawaii. The pods are boiled in water together with condiments such as salt, and served whole....
, for which Noda was historically famous.
Railway
- Tōbu Railway - Tōbu Noda Line
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Noted people from Noda
- Kyōko AizomeKyoko Aizomeis a Japanese erotic actress, singer, AV director, and writer who has been called, "the first hard-core porn actress in Japan."-Early life:Kyōko Aizome was born on February 9, 1958 in Noda Chiba Prefecture. Aizome grew up in a troubled household. Her father was a police officer who beat his wife,...
– AV actress and movie director - Masaaki HatsumiMasaaki HatsumiMasaaki Hatsumi Masaaki Hatsumi Masaaki Hatsumi (初見良昭 Hatsumi Masaaki, (born 2 December 1931) refers to himself (and is generally recognised) as the 34th Togakure-ryū ninpo Soke (Grandmaster), and is the founder of the Bujinkan Organization. He currently resides and teaches in the city of Noda,...
– martial arts instructor - DaboDaboDabo is a Japanese rapper. He first appeared on the Japanese hip-hop scene in the 1990s, collaborating in a Shakkazombie song, "Tomo ni ikkou". Since 2002, he has released three albums: Hitman , Diamond , and The Force...
– Japanese rap musician - Mai OshimaMai Oshimais a singer and a former member of the Japanese all-girl pop group AKB48.-As an AKB48 member:Oshima passed the first AKB48 audition in December, 2005 along with 23 other girls. She was assigned to Team A, and participated in most of AKB48's singles. On April 26, 2007, it was announced that her...
– idol singer - Takahiro Oshima – professional soccer player
External links
- Noda official website
- http://www.kikkoman.com/soysaucemuseum/index.shtml Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum