a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 28 members. Anan contributes four members to the Tokushima Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Tokushima 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan. Economy Anan was traditionally known for its production of edible bamboo shoots and bamboo products. In modern times, it has been associated with Nichia, a global LED and electronic materials manufacturer which has its headquarters and several factories in the city. Also in the city is the static inverter plant of Kii Channel HVDC system. Agriculture and commercial fishing also play a role in the economy. Education Anan has 22 public elementary schools and ten public middle schools operated by the city government and one public middle school and four public high schools operated by the Tokushima Prefectural Department of Education. The prefecture also operates one special education school for the handicapped. The city also has the National Institute of Technology, Anan College. Transportation Railway Shikoku Railway Company – Mugi Line - - - - - - - - Highways Tokushima Expressway Anan-Aki Expressway Local attractions Tairyū-ji, 21st temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Byōdō-ji, 22nd temple on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Wakasugiyama Site, Kofun period cinnabar mine trace. National Historic Site References External links Anan City official website Cities in Tokushima Prefecture Port settlements in Japan Populated coastal places in Japan Anan, Tokushima