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Geography
The western and north-east areas of the city are mountainous.
A vast plain stretches through the center of the region which is primarily used for growing rice.
The soil here is rich in nutrients and is famous for producing two types of rice called Sasanishiki and Hitomebore.
The Hasama River and Natsu River run through the region from north-east
to south-west. They intersect at with the Kitakami River which runs through
from the north to the south in the eastern part of the city. These rivers
have proved a great advantage to the city for many years for daily activities,
farming and industry.
In the east of the city there are famous wetlands called Izunuma and Uchinuma.
These were designated as important wetlands at The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands,
which was held in Iran in 1971. The convention laid out a framework for
"national action and international cooperation for the conservation and
wise use of wetlands and their resources". Swans and wild geese from as
far as Siberia settle in these areas in the winter as part of their annual
migration. In addition to this there is another wetland in the southern
part of the city called Byodonuma which is home to flowering cherry blossom
trees in the spring and lotus flowers in the summer. Thus, for these reasons
the city is often called "The Home of the Wetlands".
Climate
The climate of Tome City is warm in summer and mild in winter.
The yearly average temperature in 2000 was approximately 11.7 degrees Celsius.
In 2000 The registered rainfall was 1,020millimetres (mm) with most falling in the summer months and limited rainfall in the winter.
Unlike in other parts of northern Japan, there are few snowstorms in the winter.
On average there are a few isolated days with snowfalls, with the snow quickly melting on the ground afterwards.
Thus Tome City is an ideal place for anyone to live.
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Tome City officials organized a contest where they invited Japanese citizens
to design a new emblem for the city. There were over 720 entries submitted.
Mr. Shigekazu Fukushima from Izumi City, Osaka, was chosen as the winner.
The meaning of his design
Three letters in the picture on the right are pronounced "TO", "ME", "SHI" meaning Tome City.
The emblem in the picture on the left was designed using the first letter
"TO", and images help to convey thoughts of a lively town with citizens
that look towards the future.
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The Reason for the Selection of the Design
The selection committee applauded Mr. Fukawa's design as simple and fresh in character.
The committee members also valued the fact that the design matches the image they had of Tome City.
The Results of the Competition
First Place
- Mr. Shigekazu Fukawa Izumi City, Osaka
Honorable mentions
- Mr. Akira Ebina Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
- Mr. Tsuneharu Hama Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Mr. Yasuhiko Abe Tome City, Miyagi
- Mr. Yoshinobu Mizukubo Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki
Use of the emblem
The emblem and its image belong to Tome City. The emblem is a symbol of
Tome City and is used widely at various official events, ceremonies and
on official printed materials.
It is possible to use the emblem with the special permission from the mayor of Tome. The following terms and conditions govern the use of the emblem to ensure that it is used properly and appropriately.
Term and conditions
- An application form requesting the use of the emblem must be submitted to the mayor of Tome. The form's contents will then be checked by city officials and if it is deemed appropriate permission will be granted. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
- It is prohibited to use the emblem for private use or for the purpose of profit-making.
- When permission to use the emblem has been granted, special care must be taken to ensure the emblem's proper design and colors are retained.
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By car (to the city hall)
Tohoku Expressway
- About 30 minutes from Wakayanagi-Kannari Interchange
- About 30 minutes from Tsukidate Interchange
- About 40 minutes from Furukawa Interchange
Sanriku Expressway
- About 60 minutes from Kahoku Interchange
- About 60 minutes from Matsushima Kita(North) Interchange
By JR Line (trains)
Tohoku Sinkansen (bullet train)
- About 25 minutes by car from Kurikomakogen Station
- Tokyo Station -> Kurikomakogen Station(2 hours and 30 minutes)
- Sendai Station -> Kurikomakogen Station(26 minutes)
- Morioka Station -> Kurikomakogen Station(54 minutes)
Tohoku Line (local trains)
- Sendai Station -> Ishikoshi Station(80 minutes)
- Sendai Station -> Nitta Station(75 minutes)
- Sendai Station -> Umegasawa Station(70 minutes)
- Sendai Station -> Semine Station(65 minutes)
- Sendai Station -> Kogota Station(45 minutes)
Kesennuma Line (local trains)
- Kogota Station -> Rikuzen Yokoyama Station (55 minutes)
- Kogota Station -> Yanaizu Station (45 minutes)
- Kogota Station -> Midoh Station (40 minutes)
- Kogota Station -> Rikuzen Toyosato (35 minutes)
Expressway Bus
Via Tohoku Expressway
- Sendai Station -> Tome City Hall (1 hour and 35 minutes) (with stops in Wakayanagi)
Via Sanriku Expressway
- Sendai Station -> Tome City Hall Toyoma Branch Office (1 hour and 37 minutes) (with stops at Kahoku, Yanaizu)
* The bus services are run by Higashi Nihon Expressway Bus Company and Miyakoh Tome Bus Company.
* Bus stops stand in front of Sakurano Department Store which is located near Sedai Station
To the official homepage of Higashi Nihon Expressway Bus Co. Ltd. (bus service schedule)
To the official homepage of Miyakoh Tome Bus Co. Ltd (bus service schedule)

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Hasama Branch Office |
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Toyoma Branch Office Waterworks Bureau |
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Towa Branch Office |
4 |
Nakada Branch Office |
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Toyosato Branch Office |
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Yoneyama Branch Office |
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Ishikoshi Branch Office |
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Minamikata Office
Minamikata Branch Office |
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Tsuyama Branch Office |
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Nitta Office |
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Maiya Office |
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Nishikiori Office |
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Yokoyama Office |
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Office |
Address |
Hasama Branch Office |
2-6-1, Nakae, Aza, Sanuma, Hasama-Cho, Tome City, 987-0511 |
Toyoma Branch Office
Waterworks Bureau |
381-1, Migomachii, Teraike, Toyoma-Machi, Tome City, 987- 0702 |
Towa Branch Office |
55-1, Rokutan, Yonekawa, Towa-Cho, Tome City, 987-0901 |
Nakada Branch Office |
18, Nishi Sakuraba, Uwanuma, Nakada-Cho, Tome City, 987-0602 |
Toyosato Branch Office |
130-1, Kanmachiura, Toyosato-Cho, Tome City, 987-0362 |
Yoneyama Branch Office |
181, Matoba, Nishino, Yoneyama-Cho, Tome City, 987-0321 |
Ishikoshi Branch Office |
81, Atago, Nango, Ishikoshi-Machi, Tome City, 989-4703 |
Minamikata Office
Minamikata Branch Office |
130, Shintakaishiura, Minamikata-Machi, Tome City, 987-0401 |
Tsuyama Branch Office |
218, Honcho, Yanaizu, Tsuyama-Cho, Tome City, 986-0401 |
Nitta Office |
65, Otomo, Nitta, Hasama-Cho, Tome City, 989-4601 |
Maiya Office |
75, Zenka, Maiya, Towa-Cho, Tome City, 987-0902 |
Nishikiori Office |
15-3, Raijinyama, Nishikiori, Towa-Cho, Tome City, 987-0903 |
Yokoyama Office |
24, Honncho, Yokoyama, Tsuyama-Cho, Tome City, 986-0402 |
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