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OUR SISTER CITY
Omura, Japan
Omura is a city in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. It is home to Nagasaki Airport, the gateway to the prefecture by air, and is connected by the Nagasaki Expressway and the West Kyushu Shinkansen, which opened in 2022. These transportation links have supported the city's continued growth and accessibility.
City Flower
City Flower
The Omura-zakura is the official flower of Omura. This rare variety of cherry blossom is known for its unique double-layered blooms and its large number of petals. It was designated as official flower in 1972.
City Tree
City Tree
The Ichiigashi is the official tree of Omura. This evergreen oak was designated as the city's official tree in 1989.
Quick Facts
✈️ World's First Offshore Airport
✈️ World's First Offshore Airport
Opened in 1975, Nagasaki Airport was the world's first full-scale offshore airport, built on reclaimed land in Omura Bay. Today, it serves destinations throughout Japan and Asia.
🚤 Birthplace of Boat Racing
🚤 Birthplace of Boat Racing
Omura is recognized as the birthplace of modern Japanese boat racing. Japan's first motorboat races were held in Omura in 1952, and the Omura Boat Race Course continues to operate today.
⛩️ First Christian Daimyo
⛩️ First Christian Daimyo
In 1563, Omura Sumitada, the 18th lord of Omura, became the first Japanese feudal lord (daimyo) to be baptized as a Christian.
Nationally Recognized Places
Nationally Recognized Places
Omura is home to several sites recognized among Japan's "Top 100" selections, including:
🌸 Omura Park – One of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots
🌳 Kayase Cedar – One of Japan's 100 Giant Trees
🚶 Suzuta Pass (Nagasaki Kaidō) – One of Japan's 100 Historic Roads
💧 Nodake Reservoir – Selected among Japan's 100 Great Irrigation Reservoirs
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