Hasami, Nagasaki


Hasami is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. It is known, along with neighboring Arita, Saga Prefecture for its china manufacturing.
As of March 31, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 14,940 and a density of 270 persons per km2. The total area is 56.00 km2.

Geography

Hasami is located within the central part of Nagasaki prefecture, which is about 20 kilometers from central Sasebo. It is the only landlocked town in the prefecture.

Surrounding municipalities

Hasami have a high school, called the Nagasaki Prefectural Hasami High School. Furthermore, there a two junior high schools and three elementary schools in Hasami.

Transportation

Hasami did not served any railways, with the closest stations are Arita Station in Arita and Kawatana Station in Kawatana.

Highway

Hasami have some sister city relationships with these municipalities: