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Things to know about Japanese city now hometown for Nigerians – Kisarazu

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The government of Japan on Thursday designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the official hometown for Nigerians, unveiled at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, with a special visa scheme aimed at attracting skilled workers, students, and professionals from Nigeria.

For those relocating or curious about this city, let’s travel in few minutes to see what makes Kisarazu stand out:

A Coastal City Near Tokyo

It is located roughly 70 km from Tokyo, Kisarazu is connected via the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, a 23.7 km bridge-and-tunnel route—making travel to the capital remarkably convenient.

Olympic Ties With Nigeria

Nigeria’s athletes were trained in Kisarazu during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, laying the groundwork for today’s hometown partnership.

Population and Development

As of 2020, it is home to approximately 136,000 residents, Kisarazu faces the common challenge of an aging population.

The Nigerian exchange programme is poised to significantly bolster the local workforce and community vitality.

Safety and Security

Japan’s reputation as one of the world’s safest countries extends to Kisarazu.

Low levels of violent crime and a strong presence of community policing make for a notably calm, secure environment, especially appealing to newcomers.

According to risky cities, when it comes to specific crime records, Kisarazu has relatively low instances of violent crimes.

However, like any other city, there may be occasional reports of petty crimes such as pickpocketing or theft.

Fashion and Clothing

Everyday attire tends to be modern and casual, think jeans, shirts, jackets.

Traditional wear like kimono and yukata are reserved for festivals and cultural celebrations. Nigerians relocating may blend Western-style fashion with African prints during cultural events.

Local Food

Kisarazu is renowned for its clams harvested at Egawa Beach.

Other local delights include seafood dishes, ramen, udon, and festival snacks like takoyaki and taiyaki.

Businesses and Economy

Nigerians’ official hometown is situated in the Keiyō Industrial Zone, Kisarazu hosts steel, chemical, and electronics industries.

The Mitsui Outlet Park serves as a major retail hub, while Agriculture and fishing remain cornerstones of the local economy.

Festivals and Culture

Events such as the Yassai Mossai dance parade and the Kisarazu Minato Port Festival featuring fireworks and street performances contribute to the city’s cultural vibrancy.

The TV drama Kisarazu Cat’s Eye also shines a spotlight on the city.

Landmarks and Attractions

The Nakanoshima Bridge, the tallest pedestrian bridge in Japan offers sweeping views of Tokyo Bay and, on clear days, Mount Fuji.

Additionally, the historic Kōzō-ji Temple dating back to the 1500s is a local landmark.

The rest includes Kurkku Fields, Nakanoshima Park, Egawa Beach, Aeon Mall Kisarazu, Umihotaru, Mitsui Outlet Park, among others.

Marriage Policy

Marriages must be registered at city hall to be legally recognised. The minimum legal age is 18 for both genders, and polygamy is not permitted under Japanese law.

Nigerian citizens marrying in Japan must present proof of single status at registration.

Currency in Use

Like the rest of Japan, Kisarazu uses the yen (¥), with notes in ¥1,000, ¥5,000, and ¥10,000 denominations and coins ranging from ¥1 to ¥500.

Education Opportunities

Institutions include Seiwa University, Kizarazu National College of Technology, and Gyosei International School, a bilingual (Japanese–English) institution offering education from primary through high school.

Governance

The city operates under Japan’s municipal system, with a directly elected mayor and a city assembly.

Local governance focuses on urban planning, welfare services, and disaster preparedness, working in tandem with Chiba Prefecture and the central government.

Yoshikuni Watanabe leads Kisarazu as its mayor.

He notably participated in the formal designation event for the Nigerian hometown status.

Health Care

Under Japan’s universal healthcare system, residents, including those relocating from Nigeria under the new visa must enroll in National Health Insurance.

Kisarazu has multiple clinics and hospitals, including Kisarazu City Hospital.

Cost of Living

Living expenses here are generally lower than in central Tokyo.

Rent, groceries, and transport are more affordable, making Kisarazu an attractive balance of urban convenience and cost-efficiency.

According to LivingCost.Org, median after-tax salary is $2585, which is enough to cover living expenses for 2.3 months.
The city is also ranked 994th in the list of best places to live in the world and 102nd best city to live in Japan.

Religious Life

Shinto are Buddhism top religions in the city. While Christianity and Islam are minority religions in Japan, as small churches and international congregations exist in Kisarazu, and larger places of worship, including Catholic and Protestant churches, as well as mosques are accessible in nearby Chiba and Tokyo.

Nigerians relocating will have opportunities to connect with spiritual communities in the region.

New Visa Opportunities for Nigerians

The “hometown” status introduces a new visa path that simplifies living, working, and studying in Japan, enhancing cultural exchange and Nigeria–Japan relations.

Japanese is the dominant Language

The overwhelmingly dominant language in Kisarazu, and across Japan is, predictably, Japanese.

This includes various regional dialects, but residents primarily use Standard Japanese often based on the Tokyo dialect.

Eight Hours Time Difference With Nigeria

Kisarazu, like the rest of Japan, operates on Japan Standard Time (UTC+9), while Nigeria runs on West Africa Time (UTC+1).

With no daylight saving in either country, Kisarazu is always eight hours ahead of Nigeria.

For example, when it is 12 noon in most parts of Nigeria, it is already 8 pm in Kisarazu.

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Naira Marley Not Innocent, He Bullied My Son – Mohbad’s Dad

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Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly as Mohbad, has rejected claims by Marlian Music boss Naira Marley that he had no hand in the troubles his son faced while alive.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Aloba insisted that Mohbad suffered harassment under Marley’s watch despite the singer’s public denial.

It was reports that he explained that he once confronted Marley after hearing disturbing accounts from his son and later witnessed situations that confirmed Mohbad was mistreated.

According to him, even a close associate of Marley once reported incidents of physical assault against Mohbad.

He said: “I went to see Naira Marley over some of the things Mohbad had said, and that was all. But later, a lot of other things happened that I personally witnessed. There were about three other people present at the time; two of them are still alive today. They were people working with Naira Marley, even though they were younger and still under him. One of them once came to me to report that Naira Marley was beating Mohbad.

“When we went to see him to apologise, he wasn’t even speaking respectfully. People think I went there to collect money, but life is much more than just what I want to eat.”

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I Was Sick For 3 Days, Nobody Checked On Me – Nkechi Blessing Calls Out Fans’ Fake Love

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed that she was sick for three days but received little concern from her followers on Instagram.

It was reports that in a video, the mother of one explained that during the period she was offline, no one reached out to ask about her wellbeing, except one Instagram user identified as @patcollections.

The influencer said that people are usually quick to flood her page with comments whenever she announces a giveaway but showed no interest in her absence.

According to the actress, the situation made her realize that social media attention is not genuine and that everyone must learn to live for themselves.

She stressed that once a person is gone, people only remember briefly before moving on with their lives.

Nkechi disclosed that she is recovering from the illness and decided to reward the only person who checked on her.

She announced that @patcollections would receive a luxury bag and ₦100,000 as a token of appreciation.

The actress further stated that she would henceforth reserve giveaways for people who truly value her, rather than those who only show up when she shares money or gifts.

She said: “Three whole days I was offline on Instagram. Nobody send my father, nobody even say ah, NBS where have you been, except one person @patcollections. She said ‘Mama, na two days ago you post last, hope everything is fine.’

“But if to say I no come make this video, I just spring up or say I wan do giveaway, you will see more than one million comments in seconds. What does that tell you? Nobody really send you for here. All man for himself. You have to live for yourself because the thing is, once you are gone, they will only think of you for a few days. 24 hours everybody will move on with their life.

“I’ve been very sick for the past three days, but I am getting better. So this person that reached out, the only person that dropped a comment under my last post, I am going to be giving her one bag from Lovely Luxury and a hundred thousand naira. So @patcollections kindly reach out to me. I don’t know if you’re a girl or a guy because it’s a business page, but at least I know a hundred thousand can do a whole lot. It might not do everything, but at least it’s something, just to say thank you for checking up on me.

“Please all the rest of you keep your fake love. This time around I just won’t do giveaway because I have, it’s for people wey actually get sense and wey need am, wey go collect my money or anything I am giving out moving forward. Because some of you na only when giveaway dey you go see them. Even the ones wey I feel say go check on me, dem no check o. Don’t worry.”

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Massive Crowd Welcomes Sunday Igboho to Olowo’s Palace in Ondo State | Traditional Royal Reception

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History was made in Ondo State as Chief Sunday Igboho stormed the Olowo’s Palace in grand style!

A massive crowd of supporters, indigenes, and well-wishers trooped out in their numbers, filling the palace grounds with singing, drumming, and dancing to welcome the Yoruba activist.

The atmosphere was electrifying as the people of Ondo State gave Igboho a royal and cultural reception worthy of a hero.

From traditional chants to modern praise songs, the entire city felt the heartbeat of unity, culture, and celebration.

This video captures the colorful entrance, cultural display, and joyous moments as Sunday Igboho stepped into the Olowo’s Palace, greeted by chants of love and solidarity.

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