Chiran, Kagoshima

Chiran (知覧町, Chiran-chō) was a town located in Kawanabe District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

On December 1, 2007, Chiran, along with the town of Ei (from Ibusuki District), and the town of Kawanabe (also from Kawanabe District), was merged to form the new city of Minamikyūshū.

[citation needed] Chiran has one of wire harness trading company.

[citation needed] Sorayoi is one of the festivals that takes place on a night of full moon for children between four and thirteen.

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