a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 18 members. Iyo contributes one member to the Ehime Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Ehime 4th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan. Economy Iyo houses the national headquarters for Marutomo and Yamaki, food manufacturing companies that specialize in dried Bonito flakes. Other main products include mikan and Nakayama chestnuts and other fruits and vegetables. In addition, Futami has had some success in making its sunset a local tourist draw, creating a seaside park, a sunset museum and an annual sunset concert at its Shimonada Station. Education Iyo has nine public elementary schools and four public middle schools operated by the city government. The city has one public high school operated by the Ehime Prefectural Board of Education. Transportation Railways Shikoku Railway Company - Yosan Line - - - - - - - - Iyotetsu Gunchū Line - - Highways Matsuyama Expressway Notable individuals from Iyo Masanobu Fukuoka References External links Cities in Ehime Prefecture Populated coastal places in Japan