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Kiryū
Japan
Kiryū, city, southeastern Gumma ken (prefecture), central Honshu, Japan. It lies on the northern edge of the Kantō Plain, northwest of Tokyo and about 15 miles (24 km) east of Maebashi, the prefectural capital.
In the 17th century fine Kiryū silks were worn by samurai and court nobles. In the 20th century the city became a major production centre for brocades, satins, and other fine silks for export. The textile industry was expanded after World War II to include the manufacture of rayon. Kiryū’s other industries produce electrical appliances, machinery, and automotive parts. Pop. (2005) 128,037; (2010) 121,704.