Higashihiroshima, College town in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Higashihiroshima extends across mountainous terrain and contains multiple educational institutions, including Hiroshima University, within its municipal boundaries.
The establishment of Higashihiroshima occurred in 1974 when several districts merged to form a new municipality focused on academic development and regional growth.
The city maintains numerous sake breweries that produce traditional Japanese rice wine using local ingredients and time-honored fermentation methods.
Students and residents utilize an efficient network of trains and buses connecting different sectors of the city with neighboring municipalities in Hiroshima Prefecture.
The annual Sake Festival brings together local producers and visitors for tastings and demonstrations of traditional brewing techniques specific to this region.
Location: Hiroshima Prefecture
Inception: April 20, 1974
Shares border with: Hiroshima, Takehara, Akitakata, Miyoshi, Kure, Kumano, Mihara, Sera
Website: https://city.higashihiroshima.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.42639,132.74333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
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