Hitachinaka, Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture Hitachinaka has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cold winters with light snowfall.

The towns of Hiraiso and Minato, as well as the village of Katsuta, were created within Naka District with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889.

During World War II, the area was subject to air raids and shelling by Allied warships due to its numerous factories producing war-related materials.

Hitachinaka has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 25 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of Ibaraki's 4th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

The city's strategic location near Tokyo and its access to major transportation hubs have made it a popular destination for businesses and investors.

Hitachinaka city hall