Utsunomiya

Utsunomiya

Capital city of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

Utsunomiya is the capital and largest city of Tochigi Prefecture in the northern Kant艒 region of Japan. As of 1聽July聽2023, the city had an estimated population of 513,584, and a population density of 1,232 persons per square kilometre (3,190/sq聽mi). The total area of the city is 416.85聽km2 (160.95聽sq聽mi). Utsunomiya is famous for its gyoza. There are more than two hundred gyoza restaurants in Utsunomiya.

Black Bear Captured Near Tokyo

Black Bear Captured Near Tokyo A black bear near Tokyo was captured, ending school closures in Utsunomiya and bringing relief.