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Kasaoka, Okayama

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Country
  
Japan

Area
  
136 km²

Local time
  
Saturday 5:21 AM

Region
  
Chūgoku (San'yō)

Population
  
53,806 (1 Aug 2011)

Prefecture
  
Okayama Prefecture

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Time zone
  
Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

City hall address
  
1-1 Chūō, Kasaoka-shi, Okayama-ken 714-8601

Weather
  
0°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 81% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Shiraishi Island, Kojoyama Park, Wako Museum, Joshinji, Daisen‑in Temple

Kasaoka (笠岡市, Kasaoka-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1952. The municipal district also includes 31 outlying islands including seven inhabited islands in the Kasaoka Islands group.

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Map of Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

As of August 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 53,806, with 22,413 households and a population density of 395.55 persons per km². The total area is 136.03 km².

Landmarks and local cultural facilities

  • Kasaoka is the location of a protected horseshoe crab breeding habitat and the city features a Horseshoe Crab Museum.
  • Chikkyo Art Museum
  • In culinary terms, Kasaoka city is known for its abundance of sea food and a local specialty of chicken based ramen.

    • Crime and safety

    The Asano-gumi yakuza syndicate is based in Kasaoka. The Asano-gumi is the only designated yakuza group based in Okayama Prefecture.

    Sister cities

    Kasaoka is twinned with:

  • Ōda, Shimane, Japan
  • Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Mörbylånga, Sweden

    • Notable residents

    The famous Nihonga artist Ono Chikkyo (小野竹喬 1889-1979) was born here, and there is a museum exhibiting his works.

    References

    Kasaoka, Okayama Wikipedia
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