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UTC+9 |
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Asia/Tokyo |
Kanoya time compared to Beijing time (China) |
1 hours behind |
Introduction to Kagoya City, Japan
Kagoya City is a coastal city located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture in the southern part of the island of Kyushu, Japan, bordering Kagoshima Bay in the Pacific Ocean, with a total area of 448.61 square kilometers and a population of about 100,000 people. The city is one of the major core cities in Kagoshima Prefecture, known for its military, aviation and agriculture.
History and Military Status
Kagoya City was an important base for the Japanese Naval Air Corps during World War II, and is now home to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Kagoya Air Base, which is tasked with the defense of the Southwest Sea. There is a Kagoya Air Base Historical Museum in the city, which displays related historical materials.
Economic and Industrial Characteristics
The economy is based on agriculture, with an abundance of sweet potatoes, sugar cane and citrus fruits, as well as fishing and food processing. In recent years, the city has been promoting the integration of the aerospace industry into the local economy based on the advantages of aerospace technology.
Cultural and Tourism Highlights
Kagoya City is blessed with a warm climate and natural landscapes such as the Takakuma Mountains and the Kagoshima Bay coastline. Traditional events such as the Kagoshima Fireworks Festival are held every year, and visitors are attracted to the city by specialty products such as "Kagoshima Black Cow". The city is easily accessible via Kagoshima Airport and the JR Nihonbutsu Line.
Kanoya Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
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07:15
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17:22
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