Iwaki is located in warm weather and placid condition of northeastern part of Japan
Iwaki city is the largest city (its area is a twice bigger than Singapore) in Japan, and is located in the southern part of Fukushima Prefecture. Many exciting spots such as an old castle town, fishing ports, industrial areas, spas and beaches can be found within the city limits. Since Iwaki is located on the Pacific Ocean side, its climate is relatively mild when compared with the rest of the northeastern part of Japan. Because winter in Iwaki is mild, there are rich sea and mountain products which are caught and sold by generous peddlers. Thus the mild climate has been giving wonderful living conditions to the people who living here. Iwaki also has a long history of accepting foreigners to work its coal mines. Since Joban-jidosha-do (an express way) was opened in 1988, the city has become more convenient for people to travel between Iwaki and Tokyo which may explain the rapid growth of Iwaki city. (the picture shown is Marine Tower).
