Shinsō

Shinsō [念咲; しんそう] is a city located in eastern Heisai Prefecture. As of 2020, it had a population of around 13,000, making it the second-smallest city in the prefecture.
The local economy of Shinsō is based primarily on agriculture and the production of tea plants, soybeans, potatoes, and apples. As it is located on a flat grassy plain, there is plenty of room for farmland; the Hongata River also flows through the north of the city, providing irrigation. Shinsō is most well-known across the prefecture for its annual Gitō Festival or Rice-Planting Festival which is held every June. During this five-day-long celebration, children are encouraged to perform songs, dances and recite poetry and there are parades through the streets.
Shinsō is also a producer of izan, with the most recognised variety being rice-based and known as shinsō-gizan.