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Kagoshima (鹿児島市; -shi) is the capital city
of Kagoshima Prefecture at the southwest tip
of the Kyushu island of Japan. It has been
nicknamed the 'Naples of Japan', for its bay
location (Aira Caldera), hot climate and
impressive strato-volcano, Sakurajima.
The Cities of Miami and Kagoshima have
enjoyed a very active Sister City
relationship since their partnership was
established on May 24th, 1990.
As of 1 January 2005, the city has an
estimated population of 605,650. Kagoshima
is a well-equipped cosmopolitan city, with
an international airport, a full complement
of hotels, large shopping districts and
malls, served by trams, and probably the
finest
Satsuma region cuisine: 'kibi' (tiny
fishes), tonkatsu (caramelised pork, as
opposed to the breaded version encountered
elsewhere in Japan), finest smoked eel, and
Karukan—sweet cakes made from steamed yam
and rice flour. A large, modern aquarium has
been installed on the old docks overlooking
the volcano. The exceptional traditional
Japanese garden of Senganen (Isoteien) is
just outside the city. |
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