and commercial fishing also play a part in the local economy. Education Kashima has 12 public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government, and one public high school operated by the Ibaraki Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private middle school and two private high schools. Seishin Gakuen Women's Junior College (1984-2003) Sports Kashima Antlers is the local J. League football club. Transportation Railway JR East – Kashima Line - - Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line - - - - - Highway Seaport Port of Kashima Sister city relations – Seogwipo, Jeju Province, Republic of Korea, since November 2003 – Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China, since November 2008 Local attractions Kashima Shrine Notable people from Kashima Tsukahara Bokuden, swordsman Harumi Hanayagi, actress Ryuta Sasaki, former professional soccer player Hitoshi Sogahata, professional soccer player Yuichi Nemoto, former professional soccer player Yasutaka Nomoto, professional soccer player Juri Takahashi, singer, dancer, K-pop idol and former J-pop idol, member of K-pop girlgroup Rocket Punch Yoko Matsugane, gravure idol Gallery References External links Official Website Cities in Ibaraki Prefecture Port settlements in Japan Populated coastal places in Japan