History of Inagi

More than 160 primitive and ancient ruins have been discovered in Inagi City. Beginning with the Paleolithic period about 20,000 years ago, it continued through the Jomon period, Yayoi period, Kofun period, and Nara period. )to come. From these ruins, we can see the earthenware and stone tools used by the people of that time, and the remains of pit dwellings. was discovered, and tells the story of how people lived in ancient times. Archaeological sites of primitive antiquity are often found in areas within the Tama Hills, and in the area of Inagi City at that time. It is believed that Inagishiiki was a very comfortable place to live.
Earthenware and stone tools found at ruins in the city can be viewed at the Inagi City Local Archives. I can.
Local Reference Room

• The local reference room is located at 1-9-1 Hirao, Inagi City. It is on the second floor of Friend Hirao.
• The opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are closed every Monday.

The following books will be helpful for researching detailed content.

• "Inagi no Ayumi Revised Edition"
• "History and Cultural Properties of Inagi", etc.

In the Edo period, people lived in villages as units. At that time, Inagi City had Yanokuchi Village, Naganuma Village, Omaru Village, Momura Village, and Sakaha Village. There were six villages: Ma) Village and Hirao Village. These villages are mainly rice-growing villages. Seiji) was hit.
The Omaru Yousui was built in the Edo period. Daimaru village, Naganuma village, Water was used in the rice fields of Yanokuchi village and villages downstream. For rice cultivation, the water of Daimaru Yousui was very important.
Materials from the Edo period and the Daimaru irrigation canal can be viewed at the Inagi City Local Archives.
The following books are useful for researching detailed content.

• "Inagi no Ayumi Revised Edition"
• "History and Cultural Properties of Inagi", etc.

The period from the Meiji era to the end of the war in August 1945 (when the war ended) is called the modern era. Says. In April 1899, six villages merged to form Inagi Village. In the 26th year of the Meiji era, the village of Inagi, Minamitama County, Kanagawa Prefecture moved to Inagi Village, Minamitama County, Tokyo Prefecture. Inagimura).
Since the Meiji period (1868-1912), the cultivation of pears in Inagi has flourished. In the 30s of the Meiji era, pears such as ``Chojuro'' and ``Nijusseiiki'' were produced in Inagi, and the number of pears increased. None) production has become popular. (Inagi's pear production dates back to the Edo period.)
In 1927, the Nambu Railway (currently known as the Nambu Line) opened to Daimaru. In 1935, the Tamagawara Bridge was opened, and life gradually became more convenient.
The following books are useful for researching detailed content.

• "Inagi no Ayumi Revised Edition"
• "History and Cultural Properties of Inagi City".

The war ended in August 1945. The era after that is called the modern era. Due to the war, the production of agriculture in Inagi had decreased, but it has gradually recovered. In 1948, an agricultural cooperative was established, and the cultivation of rice and pears gradually became popular. The population of the village, which had dwindled for a while due to the war, has gradually increased.
In September 1949, the Oshitate area changed from Tama Village (now Fuchu City) to Inagi Village. was incorporated into In April 1957, the population increased and it became Inagi-machi. The population at this time was 10,145. In November of Showa 46 (1971), the population increased further, and Inagi Town became Inagi City. The population at this time was 36,800.
The following books are useful for researching detailed content.

• "Inagi no Ayumi Revised Edition"
• "History and Cultural Properties of Inagi City".