Hokota, Agricultural city in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Hokota is a city in Ibaraki Prefecture located about 90 kilometers northeast of Tokyo. It stretches along a shallow Pacific coastline with flat inland plains across 207 square kilometers.
The city was established on October 11, 2005, when the former city of Hokota merged with the villages of Asahi and Taiyō. This consolidation created the current form of the administrative area.
Agricultural traditions shape how the community gathers and celebrates throughout the year. The timing of local festivals follows the rhythm of planting and harvesting cycles that define daily life here.
The Kashima Rinkai Railway and National Routes 51, 124, and 354 connect the city with neighboring areas, offering visitors multiple transportation choices. The flat terrain makes navigation and getting around straightforward.
The region is known for growing melons that benefit from the fertile soil and climate of the eastern Japanese coast. This specialization shapes the local economy and food culture.
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