Mifune, Kumamoto

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Mifune, Kumamoto

Name

Mifune, Kumamoto

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Mifune is a town in the Kamimashiki District of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, known for its significant paleontological discoveries. The town's name is derived from a legend involving Emperor Keiko's ship docking in the region. It flourished as a mercantile center during the Edo Period.

Statistics

Area

99.03 km²

Population

16,468

Location