Ashiya, Fukuoka


Ashiya is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 14,182 and a density of 1,200 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km².
Ashiya is known for its Japan Air Self-Defence Force base Ashiya Air Field, and the annual sand sculpture festival held on its spacious beach.