Tsushima, Aichi

Tsushima (津島市; -shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan.

As of March 1, 2004, the city has an estimated population of 66,712 and the density of 2,660 persons per km². The total area is 25.08 km².

The city was founded on March 1, 1947. In late July, Tsushima hosts Tenno Matsuri, a festival with a history of over two hundred years. The highlight of this two day event is the evening festival in which a dozen boats, each decorated with nearly 400 paper lanterns, float down the Tenno River.

External links

• Official website in Japanese