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Marusonya, occasionally written in Anglish as '''Marsonya''' or '''Marsonia''', is the second most populace city of [[Esonice|Esonice]] with a population estimate of 844,628 residents as of 2020. The city is built on top several islands at the mouth of the [[Geography of Esonice#rivers|River Maru]], separated by canals and linked by multiple bridges. For centuries, Marusonya has been one of Esonice's  major centres of {{wp|commerce|commerce}}, {{wp|finance|finance}}, {{wp|artisan|craftsmanship}} , {{wp|fashion|fashion}}, {{wp|gastronomy|gastronomy}} and {{wp|art|art}}, and is also considered as the beating heart of [[culture of Esonice|Esonian culture]]. Marusonya serves as the [[Esonice#politics|regional capital]] of [[Hirumi|Hirumi]], and hosts many of Hirumi's institutions such as its [[Hirumi|regional parliament]]. Together with the outer districts of the city, which have 1,540,876 residents, the total population of the metropolitan area is 2,385,504. Marusonya, together [[Tamasu|Tamasu]], --- and --- also form the [[Geography of Esonice|Greater Three Rivers Metropolitan area]]. One of the most populated greater metropolitan regions of Esonice.  
Maruguchi, also known in Anglish as '''Marsonia''', is the second most populace city of [[Esonice|Esonice]] with a population estimate of 844,628 residents as of 2020. The city is built on top several {{wp|wetland|wetland}} islands at the mouth of the [[Geography of Esonice#rivers|Perfume River]], separated by canals and linked by multiple bridges. For centuries, Maruguchi has been one of Esonice's  major centres of {{wp|commerce|commerce}}, {{wp|finance|finance}}, {{wp|artisan|craftsmanship}} , {{wp|fashion|fashion}}, {{wp|gastronomy|gastronomy}} and {{wp|art|art}}, and is also considered as the beating heart of the [[culture of Esonice|Esonian cultural identity]]. Maruguchi serves as the [[Esonice#politics|provincial capital]] of [[Hokai|Hokai]], and hosts many of Hokai's institutions such as its [[Hirumi|regional parliament]]. Together with the outer districts of the city, which have 1,540,876 residents, the total population of the metropolitan area is 2,385,504. It is believed that in the future Maruguchi together with [[Hokai#Sumosa|Sumosa]] will form what has been dubbed as the "Greater Three Rivers Metropolitan" area which will be one of the most populated greater metropolitan areas of Esonice.  


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The full meaning of Marusonya's name is uncertain. This is due to the meaning of the name "Maru" being uncertain, although the suffix "-sonya" means the "river mouth" so the name means "mouth of Maru". Marusonya first appeared in Huang records as 馬路口 (Malukou)
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==History==
==History==
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===Waterways===
===Waterways===
[[File:Japon-1886-32.jpg|200px|thumb|An Esonian sampan preparing to cross into the canals of Marusonya 19th century]]
After the 500s, major {{wp|dredging|dredging}} projects were made across the Maru wetlands in an effort the raise the marshy ground above water. This resulted in the creation of a series of several interconnected canals that formed the basis of a flourishing nautical culture in the area. These canals proved to not only be vital to Marusonya's economic life, but to the inhabitants of the Maru river as a whole as it gave way to safe passage through the wetlands into the sea. Ever since, Marusonya has become the most important commercial centre in Eastern Esonice and its gateway to the outside wurld. 
Today, the canals continue to serve a central role economic role in the region and the transportation of goods and people within the city. Several bridges were constructed across the series of canals for both pedestrian and driving uses. The latest bridge being constructed over the Maru River, finishing construction in 2011. A total of 5 bridges have been constructed over the Maru river to link the two parts of the city together. There are over 500 bridges in total in the city.


===Public transport===
===Public transport===


====Trams====
====Trams====
[[File:Kyoto Municipal Trams at Umekoji Park (30747062022).jpg|200px|thumb|Inside of a typical Marusonya tram]]
{{wp|tram|Tramlines}} have been constructed across the city since the 1920s, the first line being created in 1923 that went across the Maru river. Since then trams have become a popular mode of public transport in Marusonya. Travel by tram in the city is also greatly encouraged in an effort to reduce and combat pollution created by cars and minimalize environmental impact.  
====Cycling====
[[File:Esonian bike riding.jpg|200px|thumb|Cycling is common in Marusonya]]
Travel by {{wp|bicycle|bike}} has become the most popular mode of personal transportation across the city, and great effort has been made by the city to maintain this trend. Infrastructural projects were started in the early 2000s to incorporate cycling to public roads and give cyclists a safe way to travel and minimise clashes between motorists and cyclists on roads. Starting in 2010s Marusonya introduced a bike hire scheme, with over 15,000 bikes available to hire at various locations in the city. Cycling is considered to be the most effective way in minimizing environmental impact by cars.   
====Bus====


===Ports===
===Ports===
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=====Soap making=====  
=====Soap making=====  
[[File:Esonian flower soap.jpg|150px|thumb|Traditional handmade soaps in a Marusonya shop]]


====Textiles====
====Textiles====
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===Restaurants & Cuisine===
===Restaurants & Cuisine===


[[File:Obwarzanki krakowskie.jpg|200px|thumb|---]]
[[File:Obwarzanki krakowskie.jpg|200px|thumb|Locally made Marusonya bagels]]


===Fashion===
===Fashion===
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Revision as of 11:01, 3 October 2024

Maruguchi
丸口
City
CountryEsonice
ProvinceHokai
DistrictGreater Maruguchi
Population
 (2020)
 • City844,628
 • Rank2nd in Esonice
 • Metro
1,540,876
 • Total
2,385,504
DemonymMarsonian
Time zoneUTC-8 (Maimedo standard time)
Post Code
ES-250

Maruguchi, also known in Anglish as Marsonia, is the second most populace city of Esonice with a population estimate of 844,628 residents as of 2020. The city is built on top several wetland islands at the mouth of the Perfume River, separated by canals and linked by multiple bridges. For centuries, Maruguchi has been one of Esonice's major centres of commerce, finance, craftsmanship , fashion, gastronomy and art, and is also considered as the beating heart of the Esonian cultural identity. Maruguchi serves as the provincial capital of Hokai, and hosts many of Hokai's institutions such as its regional parliament. Together with the outer districts of the city, which have 1,540,876 residents, the total population of the metropolitan area is 2,385,504. It is believed that in the future Maruguchi together with Sumosa will form what has been dubbed as the "Greater Three Rivers Metropolitan" area which will be one of the most populated greater metropolitan areas of Esonice.

Etymology

The full meaning of Marusonya's name is uncertain. This is due to the meaning of the name "Maru" being uncertain, although the suffix "-sonya" means the "river mouth" so the name means "mouth of Maru". Marusonya first appeared in Huang records as 馬路口 (Malukou)

WIP

History

Prehistoric

Origins

Geography

Building Foundations

Cityscape

Governance

Districts

Transport

Waterways

An Esonian sampan preparing to cross into the canals of Marusonya 19th century

After the 500s, major dredging projects were made across the Maru wetlands in an effort the raise the marshy ground above water. This resulted in the creation of a series of several interconnected canals that formed the basis of a flourishing nautical culture in the area. These canals proved to not only be vital to Marusonya's economic life, but to the inhabitants of the Maru river as a whole as it gave way to safe passage through the wetlands into the sea. Ever since, Marusonya has become the most important commercial centre in Eastern Esonice and its gateway to the outside wurld. 

Today, the canals continue to serve a central role economic role in the region and the transportation of goods and people within the city. Several bridges were constructed across the series of canals for both pedestrian and driving uses. The latest bridge being constructed over the Maru River, finishing construction in 2011. A total of 5 bridges have been constructed over the Maru river to link the two parts of the city together. There are over 500 bridges in total in the city.

Public transport

Trams

Inside of a typical Marusonya tram

Tramlines have been constructed across the city since the 1920s, the first line being created in 1923 that went across the Maru river. Since then trams have become a popular mode of public transport in Marusonya. Travel by tram in the city is also greatly encouraged in an effort to reduce and combat pollution created by cars and minimalize environmental impact.  

Cycling

Cycling is common in Marusonya

Travel by bike has become the most popular mode of personal transportation across the city, and great effort has been made by the city to maintain this trend. Infrastructural projects were started in the early 2000s to incorporate cycling to public roads and give cyclists a safe way to travel and minimise clashes between motorists and cyclists on roads. Starting in 2010s Marusonya introduced a bike hire scheme, with over 15,000 bikes available to hire at various locations in the city. Cycling is considered to be the most effective way in minimizing environmental impact by cars.  

Bus

Ports

Economy

Shipping hub

Tourism

Hotels

Education

Culture

Marusonyan architecture

Visual arts

Literature

Local festivals

Performing arts

Artisan culture

Glassmaking

Cosmetics

Soap making
Traditional handmade soaps in a Marusonya shop

Textiles

Cinema, media and popular culture

Music

Restaurants & Cuisine

Locally made Marusonya bagels

Fashion

International relations

Twin towns - sister cities - partnerships

See also

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