Hikari, Coastal city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Located on the alluvial plain of the Shimada River, Hikari extends over 92 square kilometers with the Murozumi Coast and Nijigahama Beach bordering its territory.
Originally part of Suo Province, Hikari received its city status on April 1, 1943, following the merger with Murozumi town and expanded through subsequent annexations.
The name Hikari translates to light or brilliance in Japanese, reflecting the maritime heritage of this port city on the Seto Inland Sea.
The city maintains 11 elementary schools, 5 junior high schools, and 1 high school, serving its population of approximately 49,100 residents.
The former Hikari Naval Arsenal site transformed into industrial facilities, now housing Nippon Steel Corporation operations and vaccine manufacturing centers.
Location: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1943
Shares border with: Kudamatsu, Shunan, Yanai, Iwakuni, Tabuse
Website: https://city.hikari.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.96186,131.94219
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:27
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