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Hamamatsu

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Updated Friday, August 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Current public leadership

  • Yusuke Nakano

    Wikidata currently records this person as Hamamatsu's head of government. Japanese politician and official (b. 1970).

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Suzuki Motor Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hamamatsu. Japanese multinational automotive corporation.

  • Roland Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hamamatsu. Japanese audiovisual equipment company.

  • Boss Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hamamatsu. Business division of Roland Corporation.

  • Kawai Musical Instruments

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hamamatsu. Musical instrument manufacturer in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Tōkai Gakki

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hamamatsu. Japanese guitar.

Newspapers and local media

  • Shizuoka FM Broadcasting

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Hamamatsu. FM Radio Station.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Takatsuka Station

    Wikidata places this site in Hamamatsu. Railway station in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Tenryūgawa Station

    Wikidata places this site in Hamamatsu. Railway station in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Kowada Station

    Wikidata places this site in Hamamatsu. Railway station in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan.

  • Hamamatsu Station

    Wikidata places this site in Hamamatsu. Railway station in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Shizuoka Prefectural Road Route 368

    Wikidata places this site in Hamamatsu. Road in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Hikuma Station

    Wikidata places this site in Hamamatsu. Railway station in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan.

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01 · Overview

Hamamatsu, in brief

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02 · History

How Hamamatsu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Hamamatsu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Hamamatsu

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Hamamatsu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Hamamatsu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Hamamatsu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamamatsu

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hamamatsu located and what are its coordinates?

Hamamatsu is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.7000, 137.7333 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hamamatsu?

Hamamatsu has a recorded population of approximately 791,707 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone (JPY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hamamatsu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hamamatsu include ja, and the circulating currency is JPY.

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