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Kofu, Japan

Date of Establishment of Ties: September 26, 2002

Japan | Kofu

Kofu, Japan

Kofu, Japan

Yuichi Higuchi Mayor

Yuichi Higuchi
Mayor

  • Head of City Government: Mayor Yuichi Higuchi (Assumed office in Feb.2015; Second term)
  • Head of City Government: Head of City Government: Mayor Yuichi Higuchi(Since Feb. 2015, Second term)
  • Location: Central region of Japan
  • Area: 212.41㎢
  • Population: 189,465 (As of May 2018)
  • GDP(nominal): JPY 7,992 billion (FY2015)
  • Upper tier: Yamanashi Prefecture
  • Industries: Jewel processed good, wine, deer leather craftwork
  • Landmarks: Shosen Valley, Takeda Shrine, Kofu Castle, Katsunuma wineries, Senga Waterfall
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