Urachi

Urachi [うらち / Sunpaku: うらち] is a city located in southern Uchi Prefecture. As of 2022, it has a population of around 20,000.
Remains of settlements from the early Chisō period have been found in the Urachi area. The name of the settlement itself comes from the Urachi clan, who rose to power in the 12th century in southern Fuzai Oniru. Before the 1500s, their home castle was Urachi Castle in the foothills of the Kidatsu Hills, however its location was later moved to southern Urachi. The Urachi taro would be one of the most influential landlords of the feudal Summui Kingdom; at their height the Urachi had governance over the entire Kidatsu region.
In the 1930s, Urachi began the cultivation of mushrooms; the city has also been involved in the harvest of marine products such as konbu, pearls, caviar and oysters. Because of dwindling resources, harvesting of hair crab has been reduced in recent years. Urachi introduced the raising of cattle in 1954, which has proved to be a successful industry for the city. Urachi beef is known for its leanness and rich flavour.