is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 76,445 in 35,407 households and a population density of 8400 persons per km². The total area of the city is .
Geography
Located in southern Saitama Prefecture on the eastern bank of the Arakawa River, Shiki is within easy commuting distance from downtown Tokyo. The Shingashi River and Yanase River flow through the city, and the two rivers merge in the city. The city can be divided into three parts: the Arakawa lowland between the Arakawa and Shingashi rivers, the Musashino plateau including the area around the station, and the Yanase river lowland formed by the Yanase river eroding the Musashino plateau. The Arakawa lowland is about five meters above sea level, and the Musashino plateau is 10 to 20 meters above sea level.
Surrounding municipalities
Saitama Prefecture
Asaka
Saitama
Fujimi
Niiza
Miyoshi
Climate
Shiki has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Shiki is 15.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1428 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.3 °C.
Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Shiki has grown substantially over the past 70 years.
History
The area of Shiki developed from the Edo period as a river port connecting northern Kantō region with Edo. The town of Shiki was created within Niikura District, Saitama with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Niikura District was abolished in 1894, becoming part of Kitaadachi District, Saitama. Shiki merged with neighboring Muraoka Village on May 3, 1955, becoming the town of Adachi. Adachi was elevated to city status on October 26, 1970, and was renamed Shiki.
Before Edo Period
December 19, 1351 (Kanno 2nd year) --The battle of Hanekura takes place around Hanekura Bridge in Muneoka, and Ashikaga Takauji's forces defeat Ashikaga Tadayoshi. For the background, see Kannō disturbance. Mid-Muromachi period—Oishi Akishige, a vassal of the Yamanouchi Uesugi, builds Kashiwa Castle as a residence. 1524 (4th year of Daiei) --Kashiwa Castle is rebuilt by Oishi Nobuyoshi, and the west Guo and Sotobori are formed. 1538 (7th year of Astronomy) --Oishi Sadahisa surrendered to Hōjō Ujitsuna after the victory of Hōjō Ujitsuna in the Battle of Kōnodai, and Kashiwa Castle became a castle of the Hōjō. 1590 (Tensho 18) --Kashiwa Castle is attacked by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and falls due to the role of Odawara. 1596-1614 (Keicho era) --- Tokugawa Ieyasu's vassal, Fukuyama Tsukisai, settles in Kashiwa Castle.
Edo Period
1643 (Kanei 20) --The Hikimata Riverbank is opened. 1643 (Kanei 20th year) --Matabe Mikami becomes the first village head. 1644 (Kanei 21) --Mikami river merchant opens. 1656 (Meireki 2) --The Inoshita river merchant opens at the behest of Kawagoe Domain. 1662 (Kanbun 2nd year) --Iroha Hi is erected on the Shingashi River by Takezaemon Shirai, a vassal of the hatamoto Okabe Tadanao. 1784 (Tenmei 4th year) --Four river merchants, Mikami Shichirou, Inoshita Tozaemon, Nishikawa Takezaemon, and Ibei (surname unknown) are active. 1864 (1st year of the Genji era) --Three river merchants, including Mikami Shichirou, Inoshita Tozaemon, and Nishikawa Shigegoro, are active.