Map of Kochi Prefecture.

Usa (宇佐町, Usa-chō^?) is an area of the city of Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1181x801, 30 KB) Summary Map of Kochi Prefecture, Japan. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1181x801, 30 KB) Summary Map of Kochi Prefecture, Japan. ... A city ) is a local administrative unit in Japan. ... Kōchi Prefecture ) is located on the south coast of Shikoku, Japan. ...

Usa is famous for the exquisite Usa beach, Niyodo surfing and paragliding spots, tranquility of the town by the Pacific Ocean and as a home for the world famous Usa Marine Biological Institute. Usa attracts a large number of international tourists annually as a destination to feel the rustic Japanese life-style in a classy fishing village. For other uses, see Surfing (disambiguation). ... Paragliding (known in France, Spain and Portugal as parapente) is a recreational and competitive flying sport. ...

History

Usa was an independent town until 1958 when the town was amalgamated into the town of Takaoka. Takaoka became a part of the city of Tosa in 1959. A town (町 chō) is a local administrative unit in Japan. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

Usa comprises the mouth part of Uranouchi inlet of the Pacific Ocean. It is the most famous fishing harbor in the Kōchi prefecture and an important tourist destination. Usa is surrounded by hillocks and mountain ranges to the north side, while the Pacific ocean occupies the south side. Kōchi Prefecture ) is located on the south coast of Shikoku, Japan. ...

See also

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Kochi prefecture

• Yosakoi Festival
• Usa Marine Biological Institute

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References

• Usa Marine Biological Institute
• (Japanese) Tourist Spots of Tosa City
• (Japanese) Usa Map

Scene from the Usa-ohashi Bridge

Usa Park

Usa Marine Biological Institute