Hanyū, a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, is located approximately 50 kilometers north of Tokyo. Its name, which means "feathered wing," is thought to have originated from the legend of a white-feathered bird that helped guide a local lord to victory in battle. The city is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, including the Hanyū Hachiman Shrine, a designated National Treasure, and the Hanyū Matsuri, an annual festival held in honor of the city's patron deity.
Famous Persons from Hanyū, Saitama, Japan
- Yūtarō Watanabe - Born on September 21, 2000 - Baseball player
- Komei Kawata - Born on August 21, 1950 - Politician
- Yoshio Negishi - Born on December 10, 1939 - Haiku poet (died: January 16, 2022)
- Morio Imanari - Born on December 1, 1934 - Politician (died: May 1, 2006)
- Fumitake Yoshida - Born on March 20, 1913 - Chemical engineer, and University teacher (died: September 5, 2007)
- Sadataka Miyasaka - Born on December 15, 1909 - Bureaucrat - Order of the Sacred Treasure (died: November 13, 1996)