Oarai, Coastal town in Higashiibaraki district, Japan
Oarai extends across 23.89 square kilometers of flatlands near the Pacific Ocean and borders Lake Hinuma, the 30th largest freshwater body in Japan.
The town formed in 1954 through the merger of Onuki and Isohama villages, marking a significant administrative reorganization in the Higashiibaraki district.
The annual Oarai Ankou Festival, established in 1996, celebrates maritime traditions with activities centered around local fish products and marine heritage.
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency maintains research facilities in Oarai, operating nuclear research reactors including Joyo and High-temperature engineering test installations.
The Nakaminato Fish Market draws over one million visitors yearly, offering fresh seafood including flounder and abalone at direct-from-supplier prices.
Location: Ibaraki Prefecture
Location: Higashiibaraki district
Inception: November 3, 1954
Website: https://www.town.oarai.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Mito, Hitachinaka, Hokota, Ibaraki
Website: https://town.oarai.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.31333,140.57486
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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