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Feb 10, 2022 · A well, too, can be found here, said to have been dug by the head of the Nitta clan, Yoshisada, to water his army's horses in 1333 when he was on his way to besiege - and successfully retake - the old capital of Kamakura.
The area of present-day Machida was part of ancient Musashi Province. In the post-Meiji Restoration cadastral reform of July 22, 1878, the area became part of Minamitama District in Kanagawa Prefecture. The village of Machida was created on April 1, 1889, with the establishment of modern municipalities system.
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Machida (町田市, Machida-shi) is a Japanese city in the western part of the greater metropolis of Tokyo, Japan. [1] . It is in the Tsurumigawa River basin. [2] History [ change | change source] The city was founded on February 1, 1958. Before 1965, Machida was a group of farm villages near Tokyo. [3] Related pages [ change | change source]
May 21, 2024 · 48 Facts About Machida. Machida is a vibrant and culturally rich city located in the southern part of Tokyo, Japan. Renowned for its historical landmarks, beautiful parks, and traditional festivals, Machida offers visitors a unique blend of old-world charm and modern advancement. With a population of over 400,000 people, this bustling city ...
The city was formed by the amalgamation of Hara-Machida and three neighbouring villages in 1958. During the Meiji era (1868–1912) Hara-Machida was a market for goods (mostly silk) destined for the port of Yokohama. In 1908 the railway between Yokohama and Hachiōji passed through the city, increasing its importance as a trade and transport hub.
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The oldest stone tool found in Machida City is about 23,000 years old. Around 16,500-2,800 years ago (Jomon period), people built settlements. A reproduction of a house from those days stands in the Honmachida Ruins Park (本町田遺跡公園).
Feb 10, 2022 · Acting as a market for goods traveling between Hachioji and the port of Yokohama, Machida was then known as Hara-machida and played an important role in Japan's silk trade history. The Silk Road Monument was unveiled in 1983 to commemorate that history and features a solid marker bearing the names Hara-machida, Yokohama, and Hachioji.
