Masaki

Masaki [満红 まさき] is a city located in northern Mikei Prefecture. As of 2022, it has a population of around 62,000. 
Masaki is located in the highlands of Mikei, and is the prefecture's northern-most city, located on the border with Hamae Prefecture. The settlement was originally formed around Mount Mizusetsu, which was at one point in the distant past considered to be a sacred mountain (its northern slope is home to the ancient Ōjiru Temple). To the east and south, the city is bordered by the Meisu River, which has traditionally provided irrigation for the growing of rice and potatoes in the surrounding area.
Masaki is known for the production of tea, beef, and a popular brand of rice called Omigi. It is also the home of the Masaki Hot Spring, one of the largest resorts in the prefecture.