Taizen

Taizen [亥是 たいぜん] is a city located in south-central Tomono Prefecture. As of 2022, it had a population of around 38,000. 
Taizen began as a cluster of farming townships and villages under the governance of the Yamako clan. It was the site of Taizen Castle, which was eventually ruined during the late 16th century. The area became particularly known for pottery during the late medieval period.
During the first half of the 20th century (1945), the now-globally-famous electrics manufacturing company Ichitō was established in the city. Taizen already had the rice and wheat farming industries as its main focus, but the area rapidly developed into a company town centred around Ichitō, and the region became a city in 1965, which was earlier than almost all other municipalities in the prefecture.
== Geography ==
Around half of the Taizen area is located within the Tohara Delta, the other half lying in the foothills of the Taiyū-Genpei mountains. The Kanoke River runs east-to-west through the centre of the city, and the Tohara River follows its northern border. Taizen is roughly 30 miles south of the prefectural capital, Wakatsu. The adjacent city of Ryūzu, located to the north across the Tohara, is accessible via the Tankai Bridge.
== Econony ==
Taizen is a bustling city with a diverse economy. The city's location relatively near Wakatsu and its access to major transportation hubs have made it a popular destination for businesses and investors. It developed primarily as a company town for Ichitō group factories, and Ichitō remains the primary employer. Secondary industries include commercial fishing, agriculture and seasonal tourism. The most prestigious arts university in Kanton, Taishō University of the Arts, also has a campus in the city.
== Local attractions ==
* Taizen Park
* Taizen City Stadium
* Tankai Bridge
* Taizen Pottery Museum
* Honzeki Nature Reserve
* Yamida Gardens