Namerikawa, Coastal city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Namerikawa sits on the eastern shore of Toyama Bay, combining mountainous areas with coastal stretches that open to the Sea of Japan. The city layout blends residential and industrial zones with surrounding natural spaces.
Several villages merged in 1953, with the city officially established the following year. From there, it grew through its maritime economy and relationship with the surrounding waters.
The sea shapes daily life in the community throughout the year. Local celebrations mark the connection between residents and the water in ways that define the town's identity.
The town is reachable by train from Tokyo in around three hours or by car in about five hours. Regional airports nearby offer flight options for those traveling from distant locations.
Waters offshore host large populations of firefly squid, rare creatures with light-producing organs. A museum worldwide dedicated entirely to these animals exists here - the only one of its kind.
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