Kokomo (song) based at the village of Isawa. During the cadastral reform of the early Meiji period on April 1, 1889, the rural districts of Higashiyatsushiro and Higashiyamanashi Districts were formed. The modern city of Fuefuki was established on October 12, 2004, from the merger of the towns of Ichinomiya, Isawa, Misaka and Yatsushiro, the village of Sakaigawa (all from Higashiyatsushiro District), and the town of Kasugai (from Higashiyamanashi District). The name refers to the Fuefuki River that flows through the city. The city hall is located at the former Isawa Town Hall, and other former towns and village halls were converted 	Fuefuki
17123029	to satellite offices. On August 1, 2006, Fuefuki later absorbed the village of Ashigawa (also from Higashiyatsushiro District. Higashiyatsushiro District was dissolved as a result of this merger. Government. Fuefuki has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 19 members. Economy. The economy of Fuefuki is based on agriculture (horticulture), seasonal tourism and the production of wine. Fuefuki is the largest producer of grapes and peaches in Japan. Education. Fuefuki has 14 public elementary schools and five public junior high schools operated by the city government, and one public high 	Fuefuki
17123030	school operated by the Yamanashi Prefectural Board of Education. Elementary Schools: Junior High Schools: High School: Fuefuki Geography. Fuefuki is located in central Yamanashi Prefecture at an average altitude of 261 meters. Just over 58% of the area of the city is covered in forest. The Fuefuki River flows through the city. Neighboring municipalities. The following municipalities surrounding the city clockwise starting from Kōfu. Demographics. Per Japanese census data, the population of Fuefuki has remained relatively stable over the past 30 years. Climate. The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate 	Fuefuki
17123031	Kokomo (song) Kokomo (song) Kokomo" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from the 1988 film "Cocktail" and album "Still Cruisin'". Written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mike Love, and Terry Melcher, the song was released as a single on July 18, 1988, by Elektra Records and became a number one hit in the U.S. and Australia. The lyrics describe two lovers taking a trip to a relaxing place on Kokomo, a utopic island off the Florida Keys. In addition to the fictional Kokomo, the song also makes references to many real Caribbean islands, including Aruba, Bahamas, Jamaica , Bermuda, Martinique, and Montserrat. Recording. "Kokomo" was recorded on March 22 and April 5–6, 1988 with production by Terry Melcher, who had previously produced the band's "Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue" (1986) and "California Dreamin'" (1986). It was created through overdubbing parts onto the band's demo for the song. The recording featured every member of the group except Brian Wilson, who did not attend the sessions. In his 1991 memoir "", it was stated that Wilson was unable to contribute to the song because he was committed to recording his first solo album, and his bandmates deliberately did  not inform him of the session date until it was too late. According to biographer Mark Dillon, "Available session-date information does not substantiate this claim, however." Mike Love stated that Wilson was not on "Kokomo" because Eugene Landy, Wilson's therapist-turned-collaborator, refused to "let Brian sing on it unless Landy was a producer and co-writer" and Melcher did not "feel he needed Landy since he had produced some number-one records. It was pathetic of Landy to do that, but he controlled Brian completely at that time." The group later recorded a Spanish-language version of  Kokomo with participation from Wilson. Music video. The video for "Kokomo" was filmed at the then-recently opened Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World in Florida. Although they had not played these instruments on the recording, Mike Love is seen playing saxophone, while actor and occasional Beach Boys live guest John Stamos is shown playing steel drum. Release. After being released as a single in 1988, the song was included on the soundtrack album for the movie "Cocktail" as well as the 1989 Beach Boys album "Still Cruisin'." "Kokomo" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Song Written  Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television in 1988, but lost to Phil Collins' "Two Hearts" (from the film "Buster"). "Two Hearts" and Carly Simon's "Let the River Run" from "Working Girl" jointly beat it for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Track listings. 3-inch CD single 7-inch single 12-inch maxi Personnel. Per Mark Dillon and engineer Keith Wechsler. The Beach Boys Additional musicians Charts and certifications. Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References. Citations Bibliography Kokomo (song) "Kokomo" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from the 1988 film