Meidaru

Meidaru [设佞; めいだる] is a city located in northern Heisai Prefecture. As of 2020, it has a population of around 92,000. 
Meidaru has been known historically for its large fishing community, which is still providing marine products for the wider prefecture. Its northern ward faces the rocky, sheer cliffs which look out onto the ocean, and this area is popular with surfers, deep-sea divers and cliff- and rock-climbers. The landscape on which Meidaru was established is mostly composed of grassland, although the Meikana Marshes are a popular wetland spot for birdwatchers and has been made an official nature reserve. 
One of Meidaru's most notable events is the Meidaru Machi, an annual festival which takes place on the second weekend of September and dates back to the 1550s. The four-day festivities include a synchronised dance performed by over 1,000 traditional re-enactors, a shrine parade, and a float parade depicting historical, fictional or mythical scenes and figures and accompanied by drummers and lantern-carriers. The most popular dance is the Moto Yomuri, or 'eagle dance', with women dressing in feather mantles and playing flutes. Meidaru is also famed for its practice of traditional kanshō dance, particularly the local variety known as hanayori which involves the scattering of flower petals from wicker baskets into the crowd.
Meidaru also has a history of brewing nōzan, the potato liquor traditionally made and consumed in Kanton's northern prefectures. The Meidaru Nōzanda, a brewery dating back to the 17th century, is popular with visitors and locals alike as it offers a view into the evolution of nōzan brewing throughout the centuries.
== Economy ==
Agriculture, notably dairy farming, is a large part of the local economy, however fishing is even more significant for Meidaru. The area is also noted for its beachside spots and breathtaking clifftop views, which draw thousands of tourists to the city every year.