Amagasaki City is located in the southeastern part of Hyogo Prefecture, in a plain area facing Osaka Bay. It has a very high population density, ranking among the highest in Japan. Transportation is very convenient, with Osaka and Kobe only about 20 minutes away by train, resulting in a densely populated residential area. In recent years, redevelopment has begun on the southern side of the city, with many high-rise apartment buildings and commercial facilities being constructed. Although there were pollution problems in the past, the situation has improved to the point where fish can now live in the rivers, and the city has been selected as a clean city. It is a very livable area with a well-maintained environment.