Seidai

Seidai [沈代; せいだい] is a city located in Shinkō Prefecture. As of 2020 it had an estimated population of around 103,000. 
Seidai was originally part of the same domain as the modern-day city of Danchō. Throughout the late Chisō and Nittori periods, the area of Seidai was divided into small districts controlled by various small clans and warlords, and was the site of numerous battles over territory during this time. After the Battle of Ōman in 1176, Seidai and Danchō [then known under the name Ōman] were taken by the Shin, and Seidai became separated from Danchō in the early 1200s as its population grew.
== Economy ==
Seidai is a regional commercial center with a mixed economy of manufacturing and agriculture. In addition to rice, wheat, and soybeans, notable agricultural products include figs, pears, and cucumbers. Seidai is also host to many factories supplying components and parts for the automobile industry. At one point the city was known for its manufacturing of asbestos - this industry was of course stopped in 1989.
== Geography ==
Seidai is located in northern Shinkō, bordering a number of neighbouring cities and towns. Seidai is bordering the capital Meikai, and its southern ward is considered a bedroom community; it is also the most populous sector of Seidai. Despite the city's proximity to the ocean, a fishing industry never developed, and this is due to the high and rocky cliffs and lack of beaches along Seidai's stretch of coastline.
== Local attractions ==
Seidai's shopping district, known locally as Rinnen, is a particularly busy hotspot for visitors. Other attractions include Seidai Castle, a 16th-century castle preserved for guided tours in the city's eastern ward, and the annual Seidai Summer Festival [沈代の沧萦] which is held in mid-June in the city centre. During this event, crowds will parade along the highway, waving banners, chanting, dancing and generally celebrating. Live music is often played at arranged venues, and it is custom for local retailers to take 30% off all of their stock for the first day of the festival.