Uozu, Toyama

Uozu (魚津市) is a Japanese city in Toyama Prefecture on the island of Honshu.

History
Uozu developed as a castle town.

In 1582, the forces of Oda Nobunaga forced the Uesugi clan to give up control of Uozu Castle. In 1918, riots started in Uozo because of increases in rice prices.

In 1956, a great fire ravished many buildings in Uozu.

Geography
Several rivers run through Uozu --the Fuse River, the Katakai River, the Kado River, and the Hayatsuki River.

Gold was discovered in the mountains of near Uozu.

Other websites

 * Uozu City website