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Nigeria: Kisarazu: 10 quick facts about Japan’s new ‘hometown for Nigerians’

Nigeria: Kisarazu: 10 quick facts about Japan’s new ‘hometown for Nigerians’

Africa Links 24 with Sandra Nwaokolo
Published on 2025-08-23 12:03:27

The Japanese government has designated Kisarazu City in Chiba Prefecture as the official hometown for Nigerians.

The announcement, made during the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), comes with a special visa scheme to attract skilled workers, students, and professionals from Nigeria.

For those curious about this unique city, here are 10 quick facts about Kisarazu:

1. A coastal city near Tokyo

Located about 70 km from the capital, Kisarazu is linked to…

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