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Introduction of local materials of Izumi Ward

Last Updated January 26, 2024

Here are some materials related to Izumi Ward in Izumi Library. There are many materials that cannot be seen in the bookstore, so please take a look at the "Local Materials Corner" on the second floor of Izumi Library.

Izumi Library wants to collect materials related to Izumi Ward as much as possible. If you have any materials related to Izumi Ward in your home, please let us know to Izumi Library.

A book about the history of Izumi Ward

1 Izumi Ward

Izumi Ward

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Izumi Ward editorial committee/editingIzumi Ward Publishing Committee1996

Published to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the constituency system in 1996. This is a compact compilation of the history of Izumi Ward from prehistoric era to postwar period.

In addition to commentary that captures the characteristics of each of the five districts, there are also chapters that focus on ancient roads, rivers, culture and industry.
I recommend it as a book that allows you to easily read the history of Izumi Ward.


Chapter 1 Ayumi of Izumi Ward
It explains the history of Izumi Ward from the Kamakura period to the present day and the origin of the ward name.
Chapter 2 Small History by District
The Izumi Ward is divided into five areas: Kamiiida, Shimoiida, Izumi, Nakata, and Okazu and Shimbashi.
Chapter 3 Roads and Rivers
Changes such as "Kamakura Road", "Oyamado", "Waizumikawa" and "Udagawa", as well as photographs of the current landscape are also posted
Chapter 4 Culture and Industry
Introducing the sericulture and livestock industries that flourished in Izumi Ward.

2 History of Totsuka Ward

History of Totsuka Ward

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Totsuka Ward History Publication Committee / EditionTotsuka Ward History Publication Committee1991

This is a detailed history published by Totsuka Ward, born in 1939, to commemorate its 50th anniversary in 1989. In "Part 2 Our Town", describes the modern and modern description of Naka Tamura, Izumi Village, Kamiida Village, Shimoiida Village, Okazu Village, and Akuwa Village. In addition, there is a detailed chronology of modern history related to Tozuka, and also describes the events of Izumi Ward from 1986 to 1989.

3 Totsuka Ward Local Magazine

Totsuka Ward Local Magazine

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Totsuka Ward Local Magazine Compilation Committee/editationTotsuka Ward Tourism Association1968

This is the history of Totsuka Ward, published by the Totsuka Ward Tourism Association in 1968, the 30th anniversary of the transfer of Yokohama. It is divided into five stories: history, shrines and temples, schools, literary arts, and legends.

Old scenery of Izumi Ward seen in photographs and pictures

4 Tozuka Photography Book

Tozuka Photography Book

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
 Local publisher1993

This is a photo book of nostalgic scenery, buildings, street corners, schools, etc. of Meiji Taisho Showa. In Izumi Ward, photos of the Showa era buildings of Naka-Wada Elementary School and Okazu Elementary School are posted.

Izumi Ward walk book

5 Guide to Izumi Ward Walking Path of Water, Greenery and History

Guide to walk to Izumi Ward

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Izumi Ward Walking Guide Editorial Committee and Review CommitteeCity of Yokohama, Izumi Ward Regional Promotion Division2004

Guides around the four stations, Ryokuentoshi, Yayoidai, Izumino, and Izumichuo, and four walking courses such as Kamakura Road, Izumigawa, and Oyama Road are introduced. At the end of the book, the old tales and history of Izumi Ward are summarized in a compact manner.
※This document can be downloaded from the Izumi Ward Office website.

6 Izumi Ward Kodo Walking Map

Izumi Ward Kodo Walking Map

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Izumi Ward Historical Society Study Group / EditionIzumi Ward History Society2009

Here are four maps for each course.

※This document can be downloaded from the Izumi Ward Office website.

Books of Izumi River

7 Waterside Report 2

Waterside Report 2

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Kawatomizu Cultural Study Group / EditRiver and Mizu Culture Study Group1993

The Izumi River is a small river that originates from Seya Shimin-no-Mori, runs through Seya Ward and Izumi Ward, and joins the Sakaigawa River in Matanocho, Totsuka-ku. It is a book that lists everything about Izumi River, such as the history and life of the Izumi River, which lives in the inhabitants of the ward in water parks, etc. By the way, "Report from the Waterfront" (outside site) is Katabira River.

Izumi Ward folk tale

8 Cat's Bon Dance

A cat's dance

Collection information (external site)

AuthorPublishersYear of publication
Satoru Sato/WrittenAkane Shobo1975

Satoru Satoru Sato, the author of the Colobokle Story, tells the legend of the Izumi Ward's landing.

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