Yasugi is a city located in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of March 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 38,875 and a population density of 92 persons per km². The total area is 420.97 km2 . Yasugi was elevated to city status on April 4, 1954. The ruins of Gassantoda Castle are in Yasugi. Yasugi steel is the brand name made by Hitachi Metals, Ltd. The city was an ancient steel-making center. According to legend, the goddess Izanami was buried here. In Shinto, both holy and negative concept exists. Yasugibushi, which is as known famous for folk song in Japan.On October 1, 2004, the towns of Hakuta and Hirose were merged into Yasugi.
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