is a city

Cities of Japan

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 located in Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan, located in the Kantō region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is Mito.-History:Ibaraki Prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province...

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Japan

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Overview

As of April 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 79,269, with household

Household

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 number being 30,470, and a population density

Population density

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 of . The total area is 78.2 square kilometre.
Ryugasaki is sometimes considered part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Many residents commute to central Tokyo.
The city is the hometown of the JFL

Japan Football League

The is the 3rd tier of the Japanese association football league system, following J. League Division 1 and J. League Division 2. Also known as the JFL, it is generally considered as the top amateur league in Japan although in reality it is a semi-professional league as many full-time footballers...

 semi-pro team, Ryutsu Keizai University

Ryutsu Keizai University

is a Japanese private university in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki. It was founded in 1965.-See also:*Ryutsu Keizai University F.C., affiliated football club.*List of universities in Japan...

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The city was founded on March 20, 1954. And current mayor is Kazuo Nakayama, who elected by Ryugasaki mayor election on December 2009.

The city of symbol bird is Swan

Swan

Swans, genus Cygnus, are birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae...

, symbol tree is Pinus, and symbol flower is Platycodon grandiflorus 

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.

New Central Airlines

New Central Airlines

is an airline with its headquarters on the grounds of Ryūgasaki Airfield in Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. It operates domestic services and its main base is Chofu Airport, Tokyo.- Destinations :...

, a commuter airline, is headquartered in the city, on the grounds of Ryūgasaki Airfield

Ryūgasaki Airfield

is an airfield in Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.The airport contains the headquarters of New Central Airlines.-References:...

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External links

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