Kashima City

Kashima (鹿島市 Kashima-shi) is a city located in the southern part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.

In real life
In 1889 the modern municipal system was established. The current region of the city consists of six villages (Minami-Kashima, Kita-Kashima, Hachihongi, Fureda, Nogomi and Nanaura; all from Fujitsu district). Later in 1955 the part of the village of Nanaura was incorporated into the city of Kashima, while the remaining part was incorporated into the city of Tara.

In the series
The Kashima Gatalympics are held every May in Hama-chō, a part of the city of Kashima. This event consists of practicing a variety of sports in the marshes of the Ariake Sea. This event also takes place in episode 5 of the first season, with Tae being the winner of the event.

Places seen in the anime

 * Kashima Gatalympics
 * Yutoku Inari Shrine

Gallery
Ciudad de Kashima