Ōarai-machi
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Oarai is a town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, on the Pacific coast about 100 km northeast of Tokyo. It hosts the Oarai Isosaki Shrine, known for its three torii gates leading into the sea, and the Jōban coastal area. The town’s economy includes fishing, tourism, and a nuclear research facility.
Statistics
Area
23.89 km²
Population
15,867