Kisarazu: All you need to know about Nigeria’s new hometown in Japan

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00:00nigeria now has a new official hometown in japan it's called kisarazu city a coastal

00:08town just about an hour from tokyo it's opening its doors to nigerians in ways we've never seen

00:15before so what makes kisarazu special let's take a journey there getting to kisarazu it's already

00:24an adventure linked to tokyo by tokyo bay aqua line a 23 kilometer bridge and tunnel stretch

00:31across the sea the city is both connected and calm given newcomers the best of both worlds

00:39and this isn't nigeria's first encounter with kisarazu back in 2020 nigeria olympic athletes

00:47trained here before the tokyo games the bond has now grown into today's official hometown

00:53designation for anyone relocating safety is usually top of mind in kisarazu that's one less worry japan

01:04is one of the safest countries in the world and here violent crime is almost unheard of and then

01:12there's the food kisarazu is famous for its clams freshly are vested from egawa beat add stemming

01:19bowls of ramen tui udon and festival treats like takoyaki and your taste buds are in for a whole new

01:28chapter daily life are blends tradition and modernity fashion is mostly casual jeans jackets everyday wear

01:39but nigerians will find plenty of room to bring their ankara styles into festivals and cultural events

01:47economically kisarazu is no sleepy town it sits in the heart of japan's industrial belts with factories

01:55electronics and retail hubs like the missui outlets park yet agriculture and fishing still thrive keeping

02:03the city rooted in its traditions and when work is done the city knows how to celebrate from colorful

02:11yasai mosai dance parade to the minato port festival complete with fireworks over tokyo bay kisarazu

02:20lights up with culture and community spirits for families moving here education is a strong point

02:28schools like sewa university yosei international a bilingual english japanese school offer options from

02:36primary rights through high school healthcare is universal with well-equipped hospitals and clinics

02:45and compare to tokyo the cost of living is more affordable making life here easier on the wallet

02:53of course there are adjustment marriages must be legally registered at the city hall polygamy is not

03:01recognized and japanese remains the dominant language but churches and marks are within reads ensuring

03:10nigerians can still connect with their faith kisarazu isn't just another city in japan for nigerians

03:19it's becoming a home away from home a place where opportunity culture and community meets