Toki (Gifu)
Toki-shi 土 岐 市 |
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Geographical location in Japan | ||
Region : | Chūbu | |
Prefecture : | Gifu | |
Coordinates : | 35 ° 21 ' N , 137 ° 12' E | |
Basic data | ||
Surface: | 116.01 km² | |
Residents : | 56,133 (June 1, 2019) |
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Population density : | 484 inhabitants per km² | |
Community key : | 21212-1 | |
Symbols | ||
Flag / coat of arms: | ||
Tree : | Chionanthus retusa | |
Flower : | Balloon flower | |
town hall | ||
Address : |
Toki City Hall Tokiguchi 2101 Tokitsu-chō Toki -shi Gifu 509-5192 |
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Website URL: | http://www.city.toki.lg.jp/ | |
Location of Tokis in Gifu Prefecture | ||
Toki ( Japanese 土 岐 市 , -shi ) is a Japanese city in Gifu Prefecture on the island of Honshu . It is located in the southeast of the prefecture capital Gifu on the Toki River and is best known for its ceramics.
history
The ceramic factory in Toki has a history that goes back over 1,300 years. Remains of kilns and stoneware from the 7th century have been discovered during excavations within the city. The artistry reached its peak in the Azuchi Momoyama period (1568–1614) when dishes were made for the tea ceremony . During this period, several civil wars raged in the Seto region . Many refugees (including potters) were able to settle in Toki under the protection of the princes and make a living with pottery. Tea kettles, cups, bowls and other utensils with a unique design, such as oribe (a ceramic with green and blue glaze) were highly valued by the daimyo . In the Edo period (1603–1867), pottery became increasingly popular in everyday Japanese use. During the Meiji Period (1868–1912), Toki porcelain and ceramics became popular across Japan. The ceramic products from Toki are on the market under the name Mino-yaki .
On February 1, 1955, the city of Toki was made up of the five communities Tokitsu ( 土 岐 津 町 , -chō ), Oroshi ( 下 石 町 , -chō ), Tsumagi ( 妻 木 町 , -chō ), Dachi ( 駄 知 町 , -chō ) and Izumi ( 泉 町 , -chō ) and the three villages of Tsurusato ( 鶴 里 村 , -mura ), Sogi ( 曽 木村 , -mura ) and Hida ( 肥 田村 , -mura ) of the Toki district.
- Street:
- Chūō Highway
- National Road 19 : to Nagoya and Nagano
- National road 21
- National road 363
- Train:
- JR Chūō Main Line : to Tokyo and Nagoya
Town twinning
Neighboring cities and communities
sons and daughters of the town
- Suzuki Osamu (* 1934), ceramic artist and living national treasure
Web links
- Toki City website (Japanese, English, Chinese and Portuguese)