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What is the nickname of Kagoshima City?

  • Eastern Naples

  • Japanese Venice

  • Kyushu's Pearl

  • Southern Kyoto

Answer

Kagoshima City is often called the "Eastern Naples" due to its bay location (Aira Caldera), hot climate, and the presence of the stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The nickname draws a parallel with Naples, Italy, which also has a bay location and a famous volcano, Mount Vesuvius.
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