This is the 1868th most frequent Japanese word.
江刺
"江刺" (Esashi) is a former city now part of Ōshū in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
In this sentence, '江刺' is used as a geographical name referring to a specific location.
江刺は岩手県にある町です。
Esashi is a town in Iwate Prefecture.
Here, '江刺' describes a place where events occurred, establishing a historical context.
昔、江刺では多くの伝統的な祭りが開催されていました。
In the past, many traditional festivals were held in Esashi.
In this case, '江刺' is connected with culture, expressing interest in its cultural aspects.