Tsuyū

Tsuyū [构佑; つゆう] is a city located in northern Tomono Prefecture. As of 2022, it had a population of around 34,000. It is known for being the birthplace and hometown of the famed painter and poet Chiyo Takahaya.
Tsuyū is located in the Deyama region on the border with Heisai Prefecture, bordering the larger city of Hyōmi to the west. The Tsuyū River flows east through the centre of the city. The southern ward is occupied by the foothills of Mount Tohara, and to the north lies Lake Nizuma. The Ōki River also flows through the eastern part of the city. Tsuyū is known for being the snowiest and coldest city in the prefecture, with temperatures often dropping below zero during the winter. The south of the city is known for its ski and hot spring resorts which are popular with tourists.
== Economy ==
Tsuyū is a regional commercial center and transportation hub. Seasonal tourism, particularly to its hot spring and ski resorts, play a major role in the local economy. The area is also noted for its production of herbal teas.
== Local attractions ==
* Kariya Reijō
* Chiyo Takahaya Museum
* Kariya Agriculture Museum
* Tsuyū Risahana Gardens
* Tsuyū Tangao Festival - based on a traditional form of entertainment (tangao) where revelers paint a face on their torsos and stomachs and pretend it is their own face. A robe is wrapped around the waist and the person's real head is hidden by a large cloth hat. The belly button is traditionally painted into a mouth.