Chiyuki

Chiyuki [探雪 ちゆき] is a city located in eastern Saka Prefecture. As of 2022, it had a population of around 35,000. 
Chiyuki was traditionally the centre of commerce in eastern Saka, due to its good rail connections and location on the border with Kōfu Prefecture; it neighbours the larger city of Hitama, for which it is a minor bedroom community. Chiyuki is also the location of a major base of the Imperial Kantonese Air Force. During the late 20th century, due to the selection of Wakatsu and Ryūzu as centres of government investment and development, and increasing urbanisation, many department stores and commercial facilities in Chiyuki's city centre have closed. 
== Geography ==
Chiyuki is located north of the foothills of the Taiyū-Genpei mountain range. Lake Ishi is located in the city's western ward, and is arguably its most famous landmark along with Kekkuro Castle. The Okumizu River runs from the foothills of Mount Hirano, which looms over the southern districts, through the centre of the city. 
The city is known for receiving the most snowfall of any city in Saka Prefecture during the winter, and is locally nicknamed Yukishiri Chiyuki ('snowy Chiyuki', or literally, 'snowy ground on which snow falls').
== Economy ==
The city has several industrial parks. The manufacture and processing of chemicals, metals and electronics is a large part of the local economy. The Ichitō group also has a number of large factories in Chiyuki. Present land usage is just over 10% agricultural, with lotus root and black tea being traditional local crops.
== Local attractions ==
* Kekkuro Castle
* Chiyuki Wetlands
* Chiyuki Snow Festival (held every January just after New Year)
* Chiyuki Fireworks Competition
* Mount Hirano
* Lake Ishi
* Chiyuki Central Park
* STARHILL kyōbun