Hatoyama, Rural-urban town in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Located in central Kantō region, Hatoyama spans 25.73 square kilometers with urbanized eastern areas and agricultural lands in northern and western sections.
The establishment of Hatoyama occurred on April 15, 1955, through the consolidation of Kamei and Imajuku villages, later achieving town status in 1982.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency maintains its Earth Observation Center in Hatoyama, where scientists conduct satellite monitoring of environmental conditions.
The town provides transportation services with flat-rate taxis charging 200 yen for any distance within municipal boundaries, supporting resident mobility.
According to a nationwide survey conducted from 2019 to 2021, Hatoyama ranks as Japan's happiest town with over 70% of residents reporting high satisfaction levels.
Location: Saitama Prefecture
Location: Hiki district
Inception: April 15, 1955
Website: https://www.town.hatoyama.saitama.jp/
Shares border with: Higashimatsuyama, Sakado, Ranzan, Tokigawa, Ogose, Moroyama
Website: https://town.hatoyama.saitama.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.98147,139.33411
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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