Shido

Shido (斯個; shido) is a city located in Chiko-dan, Chiha Prefecture. As of 2018, it has a population of roughly 1.5 million.

Early history
The area of Siukuang was originally a small mining town which relied on the coal found in the nearby Tansanko mountains. Founded and governed by the Kankachi clan in the late 7th century, the town quickly grew in population due to its rich natural resources and steady economy. Along with coal mining, Shido also featured three granite quarries, none of which are in use now.

Shido was one of the only settlements in early Kyo Period Chiha to not undergo a dramatic religious shift; it remains a city in which there are only two temples and four shrines.

20th century
In 1962, Shido Women's College opened to the public.

In 1963, Shido gained city status with 105,000 residents.

In 1978, Shido's second known temple was discovered on the outskirts of the city's eastern ward. The temple, Shido Mountain Temple, was dedicated to Yamakami and other minor mountain deities. In 1979, the temple was designated a Protected Area.

In 1999, the city's granite quarries officially closed due to safety risks and lack of funding.

21st century
In 2004, Shido's Women College closed, and was replaced by Shido University. The reason for closing is still unclear, although it was supposedly due to a lack of students. Shido University was commended for rivaling the acclaimed Keikai Institute.

Geography
Shido is located 25 miles from the Tao River, and is situated between the cities of Jindo and Keikai. It was built in the shadow of the Tansanko subrange, which runs along the entirety of the city's northern ward.

Shido experiences cold weather all year round, but is more prone to frost and ice rather than heavy snows. Due to the presence of the Tansanko, the city remains quite sheltered through storms and bad weather.

Economy
Although coal mining was once Shido's primary industry, it is now known as a tertiary region. A number of electronics manufacturers hold offices and factories in the industrial district. Although it is not a commuter city, many of Shido's residents work in nearby Keikai.