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                 Ikuno mining town stretches along the Ichi River for about 7 kilometers. From Himemiya Bridge, you can see several residences and buildings from different periods across the river. Some even date back to the 17^th and 18^th centuries. Four of the oldest residences have been renovated and are free to visit. At the Takashi Shimura Memorial Hall, you can see the houses built by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation for its employees at different times (from the end of 19^th century to mid-20^th century). Hayashi rice is a local specialty, a beef stew served over rice. Ikuno was greatly influenced by Western culture, starting with the French engineers who lived and worked at Ikuno Mine.