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Cedar planted under direct shogunal management; at one point this town made more wooden clogs than anywhere in Japan.
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Hita (日田市, Hita-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 November 2023, the city had an estimated population of 61,148 in 27,556 households, and a population density of 96 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 666.03 km2 (257.16 sq mi).
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Geta and tubs, Straight-grain cedar Genre：Crafts and ceramics, Architecture
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