Ichikawa, Hyōgo
As of March 31, 2022, the town has an estimated population of 11,302 and a density of 140 persons per km². The total area is 82.70 km². Sister city. On October 24th, 2002, Ichikawa became sister cities with Port Townsend, Washington in the United States. A group of local students participate in an exchange with this city during the summer. Economy. The manufacturing of golf clubs in Japan began in Ichikawa in 1945. Currently about 20 different companies in Ichikawa contribute to the Japanese golf equipment industry. Products from the town are exported overseas. There is also a  large golf course in the center of the town, called Forest Ichikawa Golf Club. In addition to golf equipment manufacturing, Ichikawa is home to "Tazumi no Tamago," or Tazumi's Eggs, a chicken farm that produces organic eggs. The eggs are sold in various restaurants and markets in Ichikawa. Education. As of April 2022, there are four elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school in Ichikawa: