is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain, which is the European collectors' name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. The porcelain was exported from the port of Imari specifically for the European export trade. As of October 1, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 54,907 and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The total area is 254.99 km2. Geography Imari is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture. The city center is located around the mouth of the Imari River. Mountains: Mt. Hachiman (764 m), Mt. Seira (599 m), Mt. Eboshi (597 m) Rivers: Matsuura River, Imari River, Hata River, Kurōtake River, Arita River Adjoining municipalities Saga Prefecture Arita Karatsu Takeo Nagasaki Prefecture Sasebo Matsuura Climate History During the Edo period this region flourished due to the export of ceramics and porcelain. High quality goods to be presented to Shōgun and the Imperial Court were produced in what is now called Ōkawachiyama. From the Meiji period to 1955 coal was also a major export. August 15, 1281 - The 2nd Mongol invasion fleet retreated into Imari Bay and was destroyed here by Kamikaze typhoon. April 1, 1889 - The modern municipal system was established. The current city region was occupied by one town (Imari), and 11 villages (Higashiyamashiro, Kurokawa, Makishima, Matsuura, Minamihata, Niri, Nishiyamashiro, Ōdake, Ōkawa, Ōkawachi and Ōtsubo). February 16, 1901 - Ōdake Village was renamed Hatatsu Village. December 10, 1928 - Makishima Village was incorporated into Imari Town. April 1, 1936 - Nishiyamashiro Village became Yamashiro Town. December 8, 1943 - The villages of Ōkawachi and Ōtsubo were incorporated into Imari Town. April 1, 1954 - The towns of Imari and Yamashiro, and the villages of Higashiyamashiro, Kurokawa, Hatatsu, Minamihata, Ōkawa, Matsuura, and Niri were merged to create Imari City. Education Vocational schools Imari College of Nursing High schools Saga Prefectural Imari High School (佐賀県立伊万里高等学校) Saga Prefectural Imari Agriculture and Forestry High School (佐賀県立伊万里農林高等学校) Saga Prefectural Imari Business High School (佐賀県立伊万里商業高等学校) Keitoku High School (敬徳高等学校) Transportation Air The nearest airports are Saga Airport, Fukuoka Airport, and Nagasaki Airport. Rail JR Kyushu Chikuhi Line Komanaki Station - Ōkawano Station - Hizen-Nagano Station - Momonokawa Station - Kanaishihara Station - Kami-Imari Station - Imari Station Matsuura Railway Nishi-Kyūshū Line Kanatake Station - Kawahigashi Station -