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Yokkaichi is a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on the eastern side of Ise Bay. It is an important industrial center, particularly known for petrochemical manufacturing and for the large industrial complex established along its waterfront. Rapid postwar industrialization brought economic growth but also severe air pollution, including the pollution-related illness known as Yokkaichi asthma.
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Where is Yokkaichi located in Japan?
Yokkaichi is in northern Mie Prefecture on the eastern side of Ise Bay, between the Suzuka Mountains and the bay. Its coastal position helped make the city an important port and industrial center.
Why is Yokkaichi known for petrochemical manufacturing?
Postwar industrialization created large petrochemical complexes along the waterfront. The city became associated with refineries, chemical plants, port facilities, and Japan's rapid economic growth.
What is Yokkaichi asthma?
Yokkaichi asthma refers to respiratory illness associated with severe industrial air pollution in the city. It is remembered as one of Japan's Four Big Pollution Diseases.
How large is Yokkaichi?
The city profile lists an area of 206.45 square kilometers and a population of 311,527 as of April 1, 2020. A newer population figure should be checked separately because that statistic is date-specific.
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