Yohashi

Yohashi [奏秡; よはし] is a city located in central Heisai Prefecture. As of 2020, it had a population of around 20,000. 
Yohashi is located on a large flat grassland well-irrigated by many small waterways, the largest being Kanakoro River. Due to this irrigation, Yohashi has a long history of rice cultivation, and over 25% of the city's rural space is dedicated to the production of wild rice. A well-known feature of the surrounding wilderness is Torinago Falls, a waterfall which is located on a tributary of the Kanakoro. This waterfall attracts many tourists each year, mostly due to the abundance of wildlife which can be tracked and observed in the nearby woodlands.
Generally the city is included within the economic sphere of nearby Shinbara, a much larger settlement. The local economy is based on light manufacture and processing, and to a lesser extent on agriculture (mushrooms, potatoes and rice).
Yohashi is also famed for its hosting of Danbei Festival, which celebrates the traditional folklore and mythology of Heisai Prefecture. During the festival, which is held every five years, poets, writers, musicians and history enthusiasts from around the prefecture are invited to give lectures, host guided tours, read stories, or perform traditional arts.