It is currently tied in first place for the city with the most roadside stations selling locally produced goods in Japan.

It is surrounded by water on three sides facing the Pacific Ocean to the east and south, and the entrance to Tokyo Bay on the west.

[4] Chiba Prefecture The Minamibōsō area has a warm, maritime climate with hot summers and mild winters due to the Kuroshio Current.

The area was divided into numerous towns and villages in the Meiji period, all within Awa District of Chiba Prefecture.

The modern city of Minamibōsō was formed from the merger on March 20, 2006 of the towns of Chikura, Maruyama, Shirahama, Tomiura, Tomiyama and Wada, and the village of Miyoshi (all from Awa District).

Minamibōsō has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 18 members.

In terms of national politics, the city is part of Chiba 12th district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

The tourist industry is a growing component of the local economy, with attractions being the areas beaches and hot spring resorts.

Due to its close proximity to Tokyo and Chiba City, many people visit Minamibōsō on day trips.