🇯🇵 Katano Shi, Japan

Katano Shi is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2020, it has a population of approximately 81,000 residents. While it does not have any ports or shipyards, being situated in Osaka Prefecture provides easy access to the Port of Osaka, one of the largest and busiest ports in Japan. This makes Katano Shi a convenient location for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies to access the bustling maritime industry in the region.