Miyado

Miyado [妙個; みやど] is a city located in central Kawara Prefecture. As of 2020, it has a population of around 39,000. 
Miyado began as a koman, or post-stop town, in the 14th century, and was one of the first and only to be built in Kawara. It welcomed travellers from the south, particularly those crossing from Kuyama Prefecture, and was also a centre of trade both domestic and national. The local economy is largely dependant on fishing, agriculture and light manufacture/material processing. Overlooking the lower reaches of Tappō Bay, the city has a long history of trade with the island of Katomo and Tsukinasa. Miyado is considered the unofficial 'sister city' to Dakkai.