Uki City is located in the central part of Kumamoto Prefecture, adjacent to National Route 3, Kyushu's main economic artery, and borders Amakusa to the west and Miyazaki Prefecture to the east, making it a city that functions as an important hub. It is also a city rich in nature, with beautiful scenery including nostalgic rural landscapes and views of the Shiranui Sea. Uki City is a relatively new city formed by the merger of five towns in 2005. It is characterized by a good balance between nature and economy. It produces many local fruits such as dekopon, melons, and mandarin oranges, and also grows vegetables such as spicy lotus root and batten eggplant. It is also famous as a city that has produced a large number of famous people.