Kōbai

Kōbai [工崇; こうばい] is a city located in south-western Kawara Prefecture. As of 2020, it has a population of around 24,000.
Located south of the significant and large city of Kendo, Kōbai is known primarily for its three large bridges [Kōkoro, Kōki and Kōzō], traditional kanshō dances, and the work of its traditional cloth and bamboo weavers. Like many districts in rural Kanton, the area has been struggling with an aging population and an exodus of young people to major cities. 
Kōbai is located in the foothills of Mount Hiki, and is split into two districts by the Takurako River which runs through its centre. The local economy was once dependent on stone and granite mining, but is now focused on light manufacture and traditional crafts.