Daimi

Daimi [大源 だいみ] is the capital city of Hamae Prefecture. As of 2022, it has a population of around 1.3 million, making it the most populous city in the prefecture.
Daimi was historically the seat of the Daimi clan, the highly powerful family who united a large portion of the Honzura region under their banner. As the most important city in Daimi Province, one of the largest provinces in Kanton, Daimi experienced huge population growth between the 15th and 17th centuries. 
== History ==
As the seat of the Daimi, the city has always been a population centre and a hub of activity in the Honzura region. Originally known for agriculture and horse breeding, by the late 1400s Daimi also became famous for its military training academy, the Ragakuji (最夸字, 'military school'), which went on to become the most prestigious training grounds for Imperial soldiers in Kanton and still exists today under the name Eidō Ragakkan (営飯最夸含).
In 1251, the great Yonmai Temple was constructed in Daimi, and soon became one of the most iconic and busy temples in the Honzura region. Its extensive gardens, covering over one mile in total, are now known as Yonmai-Furugani Park and are a popular spot for hinamachi.
During the Sanmi War of the 1720s, Daimi was sieged by Sanzama forces a total of nine times, eventually falling in 1725 during the Battle of Banzan.
== Geography ==
The city of Daimi is situated in the wide, arable region in central Hamae known as the Yūshi Valley, known for its huge agricultural industry. The Meisutō River, the largest tributary of the Meisu, runs through the centre of the city. To the west, Lake Daimi sits beneath the slopes of Mount Banzanmae. The city's eastern borders are marked by the Kanoko River.
The climate of Daimi is generally mild and uncommonly warm for northern Kanton. Snowfall is frequently during winter, but not so heavy and disruptive as in other regions. The city also receives a large amount of rainfall in the spring, which is highly significant for its rice farming industry.
== Economy ==
Daimi is the center of the Honzura region's economy, and is the base of the region's logistics and transportation. The economy of Daimi remains involved with agriculture (particularly the farming of rice), forestry and mineral extraction. Rice cultivation, woodworking, metalworking, and the production of silk textiles are also large industries. Daimi is also home to two regional banks that serve Hamae Prefecture and the greater Honzura region: Daimi Bank and Yakada Bank. The tertiary sector is huge, employing over half of the city's population.
== Education ==
=== Universities ===
* Daimi International University
* Hamae Prefectural University
* Honzura University - Daimi campus
* Omiya University - Daimi campus
* Hamae Public University
* Daimi College of Art
== Local attractions ==
* Yonmai Temple 
* Yonmai-Furugani Park
* Daimi Harvest Festival
* Katatae District - known as 'Little Meihan'
* The Aoyagi House
* Mount Banzanmae 
* Mount Watai - famous hill significant during the Sanmi War
* Rōhashi Castle
* Daimi Museum & Art Gallery
* Senjō Temple