Ushiku, Ibaraki
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Ushiku (牛久市 Ushiku-shi?) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 75,190 and a density of 1,276.79 persons per km². The total area is 58.89 km².
The city was founded on June 1, 1986, and is home to the world's tallest statue. Additional attractions include Chateau Kamiya, a wine chateau started in 1901, and Lake Ushiku, a scenic lake that is said to be the birthplace of the mythical Kappa (folklore) beast.
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