🇯🇵 Niihama-shi, Japan

Niihama-shi is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It has a population of approximately 125,000 people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, the city is known for its port, Niihama Port, which is a major industrial port handling various cargo including iron and steel. The city is also home to Niihama National College of Maritime Technology, offering education and training for those interested in maritime careers.