Aya, Miyazaki

Aya 綾町
—  Town  —
Location of Aya in Miyazaki
Aya
Coordinates: 32°1′15″N 131°13′8″E / 32.02083°N 131.21889°E / 32.02083; 131.21889Coordinates: 32°1′15″N 131°13′8″E / 32.02083°N 131.21889°E / 32.02083; 131.21889
Country	Japan
Region	Kyūshū
Prefecture	Miyazaki
District	Higashimorokata
Area
• Total	95.21 km2 (36.76 sq mi)
Population (2003)
• Total	7,604
• Density	80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zone	Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Website	Town of Aya

Aya (綾町, Aya-chō^?) is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,604 and the density of 79.87 persons per km². The total area is 95.21 km².

Aya's town constitution gives it one of the tightest recycling policies in Japan.

Aya is also home to Aya Castle.

Economy

Aya is the most famous place in Miyazaki for wine making. Most people depend on the winery as a profession.

Festivals and events that are important

Aya has several festivals in the course of the year.

• In March, they have the Cherry Blossom festival. (Sakuraokosi)
• In November, they have a horse race.
• Also in November, they have a 'Making of Aya' festival.

External links

Media related to Aya, Miyazaki at Wikimedia Commons

• Aya official website (Japanese)
• Aya official website (English)