Akashi, Serika

Akashi (明石区) is a special ward in Nanohana, Nakama. It is one of the seven central wards of the Nanohana Metropolitan area, including Akiba, Yuraku, Akasaka, Arakashi, Kawaei, and Mizugishi surrounding the Imperial Palace. Located in the central area of Nanohana, Akashi is bordered by the wards of Hikawa in the northeast, Mizugishi in west and Wakasa, and Arakashi in the south.

The total land area of Akashi is 11.8 km², sitting on a moderate plateau with a difference of 28 m between the ward's highest and lowest points. Approximately 47% of Akashi land is residential, and 20% is commercial and public areas.

Although Akashi is a ward, it is referred to as a city. The ward offices are located in Isesaki, which is also the commercial and entertainment center of Akashi.