The largest single foreign community, representing less than one-tenth of the population, is made up of Chinese.
View moreTourists can take advantage of tax free shopping, which is available to foreign tourists at licensed stores when making purchases of over 5000 yen.
View moreHoi an Ancient Town is recognized as a historic trading port with a mix of indigenous and foreign influences, dating back to the 15th century.
View moreIts buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
View moreThe town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures (principally Chinese and Japanese with later European influences) that combined to produce this unique survival.
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