a surname / a place name, such as that of Hamada City in Shimane Prefecture

a surname

to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill

yet, still / Indicating it hasn't been a long time since something happened. / Indicating a choice is not good enough but still slightly better than others.

(not of a person) old, aged, antiquated

old

the past / ancient times

use, utilize / exploit, take advantage of

river, stream

river