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Oami Shirasato
Established on December 1, 1954, amalgamated by Oami-cho and Masuho-son. At the time, agriculture and the fishery were the main industry but soon after developed in to a residential bed town for commuting workers from the metropolitan area. High economic growth in the area led to the expansion of the Sotobo line to Oami station which contributes to the growth of the area. Currently approximately 25,000 people reside in Oami Shirasato. Now known as a commuter town conveniently located, accessible to Narita airport, it is accessible by rapid trains and a highway along with the 128 national road and the Oami road.
The industry of Oami town is high quality seafood and farm produce, making the best use of its natural surrounding. Every week on Sundays, the morning market sells local seafood and farm products to the consumer directly from the producer.
Moreover, the allotment garden that opened a garden in July, 2004 ..shape of a new farm.. has been used as a place of the exchange of people.
There are many events throughout the year in Oami Shirasato, but is mostly known for being the central location for the Kujyukuri beach resort, one of the top ten beaches in the prefecture which attracts many visitors from the Tokyo area. During the season, this beautiful beach is equipped with rescue facilities and an ideal location for summer swimming.
The pleasant fragrance of the Osmanthus trees marks the beginning of the autumn season and the industry cultural festival. In recent years, the number of people requiring community leisure and education has increased. The industry cultural festival is a place of symposium and work exhibition displaying their crafts to the community. During this season, the displayed items such as bonsai and plants are for sale, attracting customers from all over the area.
On New Year's Eve, many visit Oami Shirasato to see the New Year sunrise. Visitors from all over the Kanto region come to the beach to stay up all night to witness this “Hatsuhinode”. Surrounding bonfires on the beach and food vendors, guests drinking amasake, a sweet sake made from fermented rice along with rice cakes from the food stands make this a popular New Years spot.
