The total area is The city includes a part of Saikai National Park. Located in the southern part of the city is the Dutch-styled theme park Huis Ten Bosch. The area of present-day Sasebo was a small fishing village under the control of nearby Hirado Domain until shortly after the start of the Meiji period. Along with the base facilities, the navy also constructed the Sasebo Naval Arsenal , which included major shipyards and repair facilities.
Sasebo City was founded on April 1, After the end of the war, part of the base facilities were taken over by the United States Navy , forming U. Fleet Activities Sasebo. Shipbuilding and associated heavy industries continue to dominate the economy of Sasebo.
Adjacent to the naval base is the Sasebo Heavy Industries Co. The Mikawachi district has a year-old pottery manufacturing industry. Sasebo Station is the westernmost station in the JR passenger train system and is about two hours by train from Hakata Station in the city of Fukuoka via the Midori line and about an hour and half from Nagasaki Station in the city of Nagasaki. Across the street from Sasebo Station is the Sasebo Bus Center, which provides connecting service to many local destinations.
The climate is similar to that of Norfolk, Virginia. Rainy season lasts from early June to mid-July, and the summer is hot and humid. During the winter, there may be light snowfall and some freezing. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is somewhat lower in winter. Sasebo has sister-city relations with three places outside Japan and one within the country: [8].
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