Nishi-ku, Administrative ward in Hiroshima, Japan
Nishi-ku is an administrative ward in Hiroshima stretching from northern mountains to Hiroshima Bay in the south. The district contains both residential neighborhoods and commercial areas throughout its territory.
The ward was an industrial area after World War II before transforming into a modern residential and commercial district. Its present structure maintains strong ties to Hiroshima's manufacturing past.
The Yokogawa and Tenmacho areas feature traditional Japanese restaurants, neighborhood markets, and gathering spaces where locals interact with their community heritage. These districts show how residents maintain connections to their past through everyday social routines and shared public spaces.
The ward is easily accessible via JR train lines, streetcars, local buses, and bicycle paths alongside the Otagawa River. Multiple transportation options allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace.
Two major manufacturers of sporting equipment, Mikasa Sports and Molten Corporation, operate their worldwide headquarters in this ward. This presence reveals how the area has become important in the global sports industry.
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