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Shirosato

Administrative territorial entity Town Town of Japan

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Shirosato, Rural town in Higashiibaraki district, Japan

Shirosato is a rural town in Higashiibaraki district in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. The Naka River flows through the area, shaping the natural landscape of this community.

The town was formed in 2005 through the merger of three earlier communities: Johoku, Katsura, and Nanakai. This consolidation created the present-day municipality that exists in the region today.

Farming shapes daily life here, with families cultivating crops using methods passed down through generations. These traditions remain visible across the landscape and structure the seasons and routines of the community.

The town is sparsely populated and has elementary and middle schools serving the community. Visitors should expect limited public transportation and consider a car as a practical way to get around.

The population here skews older than the national average, with a significant portion of residents over 65 years old, reflecting demographic shifts in rural regions. This shapes the character of the community and shows the challenges facing modern rural Japan.

Location: Ibaraki Prefecture

Location: Higashiibaraki district

Inception: February 1, 2005

Reference: 083101

Shares border with: Mito, Kasama, Hitachiomiya, Naka, Motegi

Website: https://town.shirosato.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.47922,140.37622

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:58

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