Nakayama Town, Higashimurayama District, famous as the birthplace of the Imo-ni-kai (sweet potato stew) event, is a small town. However, it is a lively place with many people from other regions gathering for events held several times throughout the year. At the Imo-ni-kai event held in the fall, you can experience making your own Imo-ni. Nakayama Town, Higashimurayama District, is also home to historical buildings. The Kashiwakura Residence is a valuable home said to date back to the Edo period, and is a rare place where you can see the tiered box bath, which is rarely seen these days. The people of this region live their lives while continuing to protect the natural environment, history, and traditions. Residents work together to hold events and ceremonies.