On August 9, 2004, a non-radioactive steam leak killed 5 and burnt 12 others in a nearby Mihama Nuclear Power Plant; the particular high-pressure steam pipe had lost 85% of its wall thickness and failed five days before its first inspection since 1976.

Suishohama is a popular bathing beach in Mihami, attracting numerous bathers from in and outside of Fukui Prefecture each summer. The beach is known for its powder-like sparkling white sand. It's a major center for marine sports, and is alive with windsurfers from early in the morning.

Wikipedia articles for Mihama

• Mihama, Aichi
• Mihama, Fukui
• K?wa Station
• K?waguchi Station
• Nihon Fukushi University
• Chita-Okuda Station
• Noma Station
• Mihama Ryokuen Station
• Kaminoma Station
• Utsumi Station