Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki

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Location of Ryūgasaki in Ibaraki prefecture

Rice paddy near Ryugasaki First Highschool in Ryugasaki, Japan.

Ryūgasaki (龍ヶ崎市, Ryūgasaki-shi^?) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan.

[edit] Overview

As of 2007, the city has an estimated population of 79,112. The total area is 78.19 km². Ryugasaki is sometimes considered part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Many residents commute to central Tokyo. The city is the hometown of the JFL semi-pro team, Ryutsu Keizai University.

The city was founded on March 20, 1954.

[edit] Industry

Ryugasaki city has well-known crystal glass factory. The founder received a prize for his work in international exhibition in Paris of 1937. At present, these crystal glasses are used in the Imperial Palace.

[edit] External links

Ryugasaki official website in Japanese
Kasei travel photography Website featuring many photos from Ryugasaki including a slideshow on rice planting in the city