
Updated at 2024-10-01
Known as the gateway to Japan, Narita International Airport serves 7.5 million passengers a year. Most people think that Narita International Airport is in Tokyo. However, this is actually a big misunderstanding. The airport is, in fact, next to Tokyo in the City of Narita. The mascot of Narita City, Unarikun, is an eel-airplane hybrid character representing Narita International Airport and the freshwater eels of Narita, particularly the eel products surrounding Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.
Alliance Date: September 16, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 214 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 130,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Narita is home to Narita International Airport and many meticulously preserved temples well over 1,000 years old. While embracing modernization, the city remains committed to preserving its rich cultural and historical heritage. Narita is designated as one of the National Strategic Special Zones by the Japanese government, along with Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City. The city continues to attract global corporate investments through its ever-advancing logistics hubs, foreign business support, and expansive commercial facilities.