Ojiya City is a city located in the center of Niigata Prefecture with a population of about 32,000. With the catchphrase "People, skills, and nature - experience living in Ojiya, a town where the region's treasures shine," the city aims to "develop a town where citizens play a leading role," "develop a town with a safe, secure and comfortable environment," "develop a town where everyone can work energetically and industry can flourish," "develop a town where people can support each other and live healthy lives," "develop a town where people can learn throughout their lives and develop rich hearts," and "develop an attractive town that nurtures culture and exudes dignity through exchange and cooperation."