Asahi, Yamagata (Tagawa)
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Asahi is a village located in the Higashi-tagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture,Japan. The village has no special relationship with another Asahi in the same prefecture. The village has no special relationship with the adjacent Asahi in the Niigata Prefecture.

Asahi literally means "morning sun". The town is named after Asahi Mountains, which shines bright in the morning light.

History

The village was established in 1954 by mergins Oizumi, Hongo, and Azuma Villages.

History

The town was established in 1954 by merging Oizumi, Hongo, and Azuma villages.

Transportation

Special Products

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