Shiema

Shiema [细岩; しえま] is a city located in southern Aoma Prefecture. As of 2020, it has an estimated population of 54,000.
Shiema is located on a slightly hilly plain beneath the lowest slopes of Mounts Bō and Kyū. The Kandatsu River flows through its northern ward. It is considered the sister city of its neighbour Honshi, as the cities both have a history of being farming settlements. Additionally, Shiema is considered Aoma Prefecture's 'flower capital', with its grassy outskirts used for the growing of flowers such as tulips and roses.
The economy of the city is heavily dependent on manufacturing, horticulture and agriculture. Coal mining was once a lucrative industry during the 19th and 20th centuries, taking place near to Mount Bō, but quickly died away by the 1970s as resources depleted. The city is the location for various facilities of the Kanton Atomic Energy Agency.