Shizurō

Shizurō [亲琅; しずろう] is a city located in Shinkō Prefecture in northern Kanton. As of 2020, it has a population of roughly 28,000. The city's local wildlife reserve was designated as a protected area in 1981, and is a popular site for visitors.
Shizurō was established sometime during the 10th century and existed for two hundred years under the governance of the Hatake, who oversaw the area of modern-day Meikai. During the Shin conquests of the 1100s, the warlord and konbūshin Shin no Aruke took over Shizurō Castle as his headquarters from which he launched his seige on the Hatake. In the 1400s, Shizurō served and prospered as a post town [koman] on the upper Zōchiren route, one of the main ōyaren highways of Kanton. By the 1600s, Shizurō was mostly known as a hub for merchants and traders, although it was also still used as a koman.
== Economy ==
Shizurō has a fairly mixed economy, with agriculture [rice and horticulture], commerce, and light manufacturing industries playing significant roles. Due to its proximity and connections to Meikai, it is fast becoming a bedroom community.
Additionally, the Kusama-Natsu company, a global rubber and synthetic resin products manufacturing company, has its headquarters in the city.
== Local attractions ==
* The Shizurō National Reserve, also known as the Shizurō National Park, is located in the city's northern district. It is a flat, wide plain, consisting mostly of wetland and prairie, which is often visited by nature enthusiasts and bird-watchers.
*Shizurō Castle, built by Shin no Aruke in the 1170s, is popular with those interested in the local history, and is considered an important local monument.