Usa, Oita
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is a city
located in Ōita Prefecture
, Japan
. Usa is famous for being the location of the Usa Shrine
, built in 725, the head shrine of all of Hachiman
shrines in Japan.
Usa is made up of three areas.
On March 31, 2005 the towns of Ajimu
and Innai
, both from Usa District
, were merged into Usa.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population
of 49,021 and the density
of 274.94 persons per km². The total area is 178.30 km².
The town was promoted to a city on April 1, 1967.
There have been claims that products made in this town and exported to the US in the 1960s carried the label "MADE IN USA, JAPAN", for it to have an appearance that the product is "Made in USA". It is, however a myth
that Japan renamed the town "Usa" following World War II
so that goods exported from Japan could be labeled as such. The town had this name long before the war, at least from 8th century, and is not where the majority of Japanese industry is located.
Cities of Japan
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located in Ōita Prefecture
Oita Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan on Kyūshū Island. The prefectural capital is the city of Ōita.- History :Around the 6th century Kyushu consisted of four regions: Tsukushi-no-kuni 筑紫国, Hi-no-kuni 肥国, and Toyo no kuni...
, Japan
Japan
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. Usa is famous for being the location of the Usa Shrine
Usa Shrine
, also known as , is a Shinto shrine in the city of Usa in Ōita Prefecture in Japan. Emperor Ojin, who was deified as Hachiman-jin , is said to be enshrined in all the sites dedicated to him; and the first and earliest of these was at Usa in the early 8th century...
, built in 725, the head shrine of all of Hachiman
Hachiman
In Japanese mythology, is the Japanese syncretic god of archery and war, incorporating elements from both Shinto and Buddhism. Although often called the god of war, he is more correctly defined as the tutelary god of warriors. He is also divine protector of Japan and the Japanese people...
shrines in Japan.
Usa is made up of three areas.
- Usa, the area surrounding the Usa Shrine
- Yokkaichi, the area surrounding the Hongan-ji temple, and an administrative town from the Edo Period
- Nagasu, a port area
On March 31, 2005 the towns of Ajimu
Ajimu, Oita
was a town located in Usa District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Ajimu, along with the town of Innai, also from Usa District, was merged into the expanded city of Usa....
and Innai
Innai, Oita
was a town located in Usa District, Ōita, Japan.On March 31, 2005 Innai, along with the town of Ajimu, also from Usa District, was merged into the expanded city of Usa....
, both from Usa District
Usa District, Oita
was a district located in Ōita, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 12,739 and the density of 48.85 persons per km². The total area was 260.79 km².-District Timeline:...
, were merged into Usa.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population
Population
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of 49,021 and the 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 274.94 persons per km². The total area is 178.30 km².
The town was promoted to a city on April 1, 1967.
Product labeling
Urban legend
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
that Japan renamed the town "Usa" following World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
so that goods exported from Japan could be labeled as such. The town had this name long before the war, at least from 8th century, and is not where the majority of Japanese industry is located.