Kihoku is a town located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the town had an estimated population of 15,077 in 7876 households and a population density of 59 persons per km². The total area of the town was 257.01 square kilometres (99.23 sq mi).

Owase is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 August 2021, the city had an estimated population of 16,910, in 9,177 households. The population density was 88 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 192.71 square kilometres (74.41 sq mi).