I live in Yasu city in Shiga. 6 or 7 years ago, the area where I live is calles Chuzu-Cho.
But now Chuzu-cho was merged in Yasu-shi, so the name of Chuzu was disappeared.
However still people who live in this area call "Chuzu" because we love our home town and be proud of Chuzu spirit. Actually Chuzu is familiar with the city which is the relly countryside.
There are no stations, and the bus comes once a hour or less. Chuzu is the relly inconvenient place. But people are so kind and friendly and there are lot of natures.
Chuzu has the famous Shinto shrine which calls "Hyouzu Taisya兵主大社”.
I live in near this shrine. This shrine is so beautiful with lot of nature and so old.
Hyouzu Taisya was built in 1180, and worship as a deity "Yachihoko no Kami" who is symbolized as the Great Land Master.
I often go to Hyouzu Taisya. Every New Year day, I go to this shrine with my friends and prey for having a wonderful year and pull out an Omikuji. I also go to there before I have a big examination.
Hyouzu Taisya has a beautihul Japanese garden.
So all year long, many tourists come to this shrine and see beautiful garden.
Also there is a small park, when i was young, i came here everyday and play with my friends.
In May, Hyouzu Taisya has the festival, many people come and see many portable shrines神輿（みこし）. There are also many streer stalls屋台（やたい）. So we can eat traditional japanese festival foods like apple candy.
I love Hyouzu Taisya, and also people who live in chuzu do.
We must protect this beutiful shrine and nature because the name of Chuzu was disappeared now but "Chuzu" spirit is remained in this Shrine.
You provide a nice description of your hometown and neighborhood. Many people have lamented the fact that so many smaller communities were combined into larger ones under the thinking of the so-called Heisei mergers. While such mergers might be more practical for political administration (or maybe not), there is something to be said for the loss of the local areas. Your post might be stronger if you could include some links to information about the shrine and local festivals. I would like to see more photos of your community.
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