Overview
A merchant town whose goldfish lanterns are said to have been invented after a trader saw the Nebuta floats up north.
About this place
Yanai (柳井市, Yanai-shi) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the city had an estimated population of 29,821 in 15298 households and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the city is 140.05 square kilometres (54.07 sq mi).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Merchant houses with entrance in the gable end, Goldfish lanterns Genre：Architecture, Crafts and ceramics
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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