Facing the Seto Inland Sea, Asakuchi City was formed in 2006 through a merger with neighboring towns. The Sanyo Expressway and the Sanyo Shinkansen are the city's main transportation networks. Its main industries are orchards, primarily pear and peach farming, as well as the traditional hat production industry. Tourist attractions include Maruyama Park and Kamogata Machiya Park, where you can enjoy both the natural environment and historical buildings. The city's greatest feature is its comprehensive support for child-rearing. The entire region is working to create a child-friendly environment, including by extending the age limit for free medical care to junior high school graduation and reducing kindergarten and nursery school fees.