since ancient times. Made of boxwood, this remains an important handicraft and is the motif of the city's mascot character. The city economy is a mixture of industrial (textiles, steel wire and rope) and agriculture (onions, eggplant). Many residents commute to larger cities to the north, including Sakai and Osaka. Taking advantage of the city's proximity to Kansai International Airport, the Nishikinohama Industrial Park was constructed by reclaiming the offshore area of on the right bank of the mouth of the Kogi River. Education Kaizuka has 11 public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government and three public high schools operated by the Osaka Prefectural Department of Education. There is also one private high school. The Osaka Kawasaki Rehabilitation University is also located in Kaizuka. Transportation Airport Kansai International Airport Railway JR West – Hanwa Line - Nankai Electric Railway - Nankai Main Line - Mizuma Railway - Mizuma Line - - - - - - - - - Highway Hanshin Expressway Hanwa Expressway Kansai-Kūkō Expressway Local attractions Mizuma-dera Koon-ji Gansen-ji Kumano Kodo Okumizuma Onsen Nishikinohama Beach Sports The city is promoting volleyball because it used to be the home of called led by . Sister city relations Culver City, California, United States (since 1965) Saint Helier, Jersey Notable people from Kaizuka Atsushi Kotoge, professional wrestler Aya Hisakawa, voice actress, singer References External links Cities in Osaka Prefecture Populated coastal places in Japan