is a
town located in
Kikuchi District,
Kumamoto,
Japan.
As of
2003, the town has an estimated
population of 28,673 and a
density of 289.36 persons per
km². The total area is 99.09 km².
The town is known for its
Azalea (tsutsuji) Festival in the spring. There is a large
Honda factory located near Ozu that employs people from around the world. Ozu is also known for its sweet potatoes (karaimo). The town also has one of the oldest homes in Kikuchi District that opens twice a year for tourists, a racing track, and is located on the edge of the caldera that surrounds
Mount Aso.
External links
★
Official website