Kumano, Hiroshima
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kumano is a town in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, situated along the Kumano River. Historically part of Aki Province and Hiroshima Domain during the Edo period, it became a modern municipality in 1889. The town is renowned for its production of traditional Japanese brushes, known as "Kumano-fude".
Statistics
Area
33.76 km²
Population
23,479