Warate

Warate [桥到 わらて] is a city located in far northern Hamae Prefecture. As of 2022, it has a population of around 125,000.
Warate is most famous for being the legendary birthplace of the 12th-century poet Tō no Yume. It is home to the New Warate Airport, the biggest international airport in Hamae, as well as the neighboring Kanoyama Air Base. Warate borders the town of Sudawara to the north, Hanbimachi to the west and south, and Heisan to the east. The city is known for being very cold, wet and snowy all year round. 
In terms of economy, Warate is known for its large cement factories, steel mills, and oil refineries. Kanton Steel Works has its headquarters in the city. Many farms are also located around the southern district of Warate.