Hikigun
Hikigun (比企郡) is a district in western Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It lies inland in the Kantō region and features a landscape of gentle hills and agricultural plains.
Hikigun was established under Japan's modern municipal system in the Meiji period. Over time, municipal mergers
The local economy centers on agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to nearby urban
Demographic trends mirror rural Japan, with an aging population and gradual population decline in some areas.
Hikigun is valued for its scenic countryside and its role as a link between mountain regions and