🇯🇵 Hitachinaka-shi, Japan

Hitachinaka-shi is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It has a population of approximately 160,000 people. The city is situated on the eastern shore of the Pacific Ocean, making it of interest to seafarers and shipowners. While it doesn't have its own ports or shipyards, it is in close proximity to several major ports, including Hitachinaka Port and Kashima Port, which are important hubs for international shipping and trade.