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Japekrom is a town in the Jaman South District of the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana. It has been an important town since the colonial Gold Coast days in Ghana's History, then referred to as Pruano (On the riverbank of Pru-river) but spelt as Pulliano in colonial Gold Coast Maps. The Japekromhene has direct blood relations with the Gyamanhene, the overlord of the 'Bono' Kingdom, who currently resides in la Cote D'Ivoire. The Township was built on a foundation of solid stone and as a result resistance any form of suppression or oppression. During the pre-colonial and early post-Colonial years, Japekrom became the central place of convergence of the people of the Gyaman 'Bono' Kingdom. The current Gyamanhene, His Royal Majesty Nana Kwasi Adinkra Agyemang IV, had some of his early education at Japekrom. Traditional leaders of the Japekrom strongly uphold the principles of truth, fairness, hard work, a welcoming heart, inclusion and preservation of culture. The people of Japekrom are very welcoming of people from other tribes and cultures. Japekrom has a rich and proud cultural heritage as part of its rich history. The original settlers on the riverbank of Pru (Pruano) prospected for gold and other minerals along the banks of river Pru. Two major rivers in the Japekrom city are rivers Pru and Papasu.

The Chiefs and People of Mpuasu-Japekrom Traditional Area are famous for the Celebration of the annual Munufie Festival (Annual Yam Harvest Festival). The Festival is usually celebrated at Japekrom in the last quarter of every year and brings together Chiefs, queenmothers, dignitaries and several people (both in Ghana and Abroad) to participate and witness the events. The annual event is a yam festival and is celebrated to mark the close of the farming season and to set the tone for the commencement of the yet another farming season. The Munufie Celebration is the major festival of the Mpuasu-Japekrom Traditional Area.