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The Japan International Cooperation Agency under its new initiative “ JICA Africa Hometown”, to deepen the cultural ties between both countries reportedly announced Kisarazu as the official home for Nigerians who are in Japan. Kisarazu was the official host town of the Nigerians for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Where Is Kisarazu Located?
Kisarazu is a city that is located in Chiba, a subdivision of Japan in Boso Peninsula. Chiba is home to one of Japan’s largest Buddha’s monasteries as well as Tokyo’s area’s major outlet malls.
It is the closest rural town from Tokyo located about one hour from Central Tokyo and 30 minutes from Haneda Airport.
It has an estimated population of 136,023 in 63,431 households.
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The Kisarazu area is accessible from Tokyo by train or by bus. By train, the Kisarazu and other areas are accessible through the Uchibo line from Soga Station at the end of the JR Keiyo Line.
Taking the bus is another interesting way of getting to Kisarazu as one could go through the Aqual line tunnel bridge, a highway that goes partially under Tokyo Bay Ferry. Both the bus and train depart from Kanagawa on the west side of the Bay.
What Language Is Spoken In Kisarazu?
In Kisarazu, Japanese is spoken just like in Tokyo and other parts of Japan.
What Do They Eat In Kisarazu?
Local foods like Takoyake, Seafood, Ramen, Udon, Taiyaki, Sushi, Tempura, amongst others.
Attractions In Kisarazu?
Kisarazu boasts of unusual attractions that are of great interest to its occupants.
Mt. Nokogiri- This is one of Chiba’s highest mountains. It stands at 329 metres and it forms the shape which resembles a Japanese saw (nokogiri).
It is a low mountain in which the hike to the top is not strenuous. The view is beautiful, and from the top, you can see the Boho Hills and Tokyo Bay.
The observation point is called Jigoku Nozoki which means “peeking from hell”.
At the Western side of the Nokogiri mountain, spirals down Nilionji Tensbodai Temple Complex which is deemed a very important cultural property of Japan.
The temple was built 1,300 years ago and is still being used to train monks to this day.
Another attraction is Yoro Valley and Yoro River. It is a deep forested area that is embedded with natural scenery that is gorgeous. The beauty is more notable when the leaves change colour.
