Hitachinaka City in Ibaraki Prefecture is located near Tokyo's center. It borders Mito City, the center of Ibaraki Prefecture, and faces the Pacific Ocean. Local specialties include dried sweet potatoes and pork cutlet sandwiches. Because it borders the Pacific Ocean, many tourist attractions are related to the sea. There are many swimming beaches, and many coastlines are bustling in the summer. Hitachi Seaside Park, a nationally managed seaside park with an area equivalent to 35 Tokyo Domes, is filled with a variety of flowers throughout the year. In addition to this natural environment, the area is also dotted with facilities where you can learn about history, such as the Hitachinaka City Buried Cultural Properties Research Center.