Ocean City Development/Website

Address: OKINAWAOCD/GOVERNMENT/JAPAN

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[Ocean City 20th Anniversary Festival]

We are celebrating the 20th aniversary of Ocean City this year.

Created as a world trade center, the city has expanded to several times its original size.

The festival, sponsored by the government, was celebrated with the prime minister and OCU congressman.

The 20th anniversary events started with the Ocean City International Marathon at the bridge that links Okinawa and Ocean City.

In the Harley Memorial Event, a JDF team and the police team had an exciting match. The police team won with a new record.

Other events included a classical concert performance by the Okinawa JDF military band.

Voice of Citizens
Address: OCDBULLETIN/GOVERNMENT/JAPAN

OKINAWA DB BBS 1
Masaki Takaoka (22)

I'm a diver from Itoman. The water quality around Ocean City is deteriorating.

Are you sure that the city's water purification system is functioning correctly? I'm very concerned.

Okinawa Dev. Agency, PR Division

We deny the allegation made by the media on marine contamination around Ocean City.

The City's water purification system is functioning perfectly. Please refer to the engineering center of Ocean City Developers Corp. for any other questions.

Information
Address: OCDINFO/GOVERNMENT/JAPAN

Special Residential Laws
[Special Residential Zoning Laws]

Ocean City is under different laws than Japan. The special residential zoning laws are an example.

The laws work to provide you with the necessary living space and confirm your addresses. The outline of the laws is as follows:
 * 1) Floor space limited by the number of household members.
 * 2) Restrictions on living in dangerous areas such as the power generator block.
 * 3) Registration required for visits longer than 30 days. Contact the Ocean City government for details.

Special Corporate Laws
[Special Corporate Laws]

Exemption from customs and the reduction of income tax and other taxes are applied more favorably in Ocean City than mainland, making Ocean City a desirable place for corporations to relocate. Since there is a limit to how many corporations can move here, these special laws examine candidate corporations and protect local corporations. The details of these laws are as follows:
 * 1) Examination of finances.
 * 2) Examination of profit distribution. 1/3 to half of the savings from reduced income tax should be re-invested.
 * 3) Newly established offices must give priority to local employment. Contact the Ocean City government for details.

Special National Defense Laws
The JDF is stationed in Ocean City to defend Ocean City and the entire nation of Japan.

Residents and corporations are asked to cooperate with the JDF according to these special laws, as follows:
 * 1) The JDF may appropriate equipment belonging to an individual or a corporation in an emergency.
 * 2) In an emergency, the JDF will assume law enforcemnt (Sic) duties.
 * 3) Cooperation is requested if the JDF is dispatched to the OCU.

The requests will be announced through the news, the internet, and the emergency broadcast channel. Contact the Ocean City government for details.

Link to Ocean City
(Links to the Ocean City Corporation Website.)

Ocean City Gallery
Address: OCDPHOTOS/GOVERNMENT/JAPAN

Panorama
Located in southern Okinawa, Ocean City is 5,900m long and 5,500m wide, the largest man-made island.

Underneath the city lies a power plant that provides energy and also can move the city. The island is connected to the main island via the Ocean City bridge.

Residential Area
Ocean City residential areas consist of low-rise and mid-rise apartments. Streets are lined with many trees for people to enjoy.

Essential services, such as medical facilities, are well maintained. Rent control ensures reasonable living costs.

Conference Room
The city hall conference room, located in the center of Ocean City, is painted in blue to match the seas surrounding the city.

Each city council member seat is equipped with an information terminal for quick research. Auxiliary equipment includes a TV relay for live telecasts.

City Hall
The government buildings are placed in the center of the island. Among them, the City Hall is the tallest building in Ocean City.

It is equipped with the latest anti-earthquake measures. A monthly concert by the JDF band is held at the adjacent community center.

Industrial District
The industrial district is the heart of Ocean City, providing industrial output and energy.

As well as production facilities, many research laboratories developing the latest technology are located in the district.

Business District
The stock market in the business district is called the Wall Street of Ocean City. All transactions are computerized and open around the clock.

Partially because of the tax exemptions, there are more than 2,000 companies listed in this market.

Shopping Mall
The shopping mall in Ocean City distributes goods. The entire building is covered with a transparent ceiling.

International sea travel to Taiwan and the DHZ departs from the port area. There are also many souvenir shops for visitors which sell glassware and other local items.

Downtown
This district has an active nightlife. There are rows of tropical bars and exotic restaurants. It is a safe neighborhood for women, as well.

Recently, a movie theater opened where you can view optical films that have been out of print for 100 years.