Osaki, town in Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Ōsaki is a small town on the eastern Ōsumi Peninsula in Kyushu, surrounded by green fields and rolling hills that extend toward Shibushi Bay. Daily life here revolves around farming rice, vegetables, and fruits in a quiet, steady rhythm where farmhouses sit near cultivated land.
The area was once part of Hyūga Province and later belonged to the Satsuma Domain during the Edo period. The village was officially established in 1889 and gained town status in 1936.
The town's culture centers on seasonal celebrations and local food traditions that connect residents to the land. Community gatherings feature traditional music and dances that keep local customs alive and strengthen bonds among neighbors.
The town has no railway station; the nearest train stop is in Shibushi city. Most visitors arrive by car or bus, using quiet roads that pass through rural neighborhoods and along the coastal areas.
The town is known for an innovative waste management system that sorts garbage into 27 categories, recycling over 83 percent of its waste. This method, developed in the late 1990s, has made Ōsaki a model for sustainable circular economy practices.
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