Hirosaki

is a Japanese city in Aomori Prefecture on the island of Honshu.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hirosaki," Japan Encyclopedia, p. 319.

History
Hirosaki was a castle town (城下町) of the Tsugaru clan.Appert, Georges. (1888). Ancien Japon. p. 79. The town grew up around Hirosaki Castle, which was built in 1601.

City emblem
Hirosaki uses the swastika (manji ) as official symbol. This came from the flag emblem of the Tsugaru clan in Edo period.

Geography
Hirosaki is located in the southwest part of Aomori Prefecture. It is in the south of Mount Iwaki; and it is along the border with Akita Prefecture.

References

Other websites

 Hirosaki City website 



Category:Cities in Aomori Prefecture