MATSUURA was firstly noted as [MATSURA (MATSUURA)] on the history book, “Gishi-Wajinden” (the Record of Japan in the History of Wei) written in late 3rd century and it was an important route connecting Asian Continent and Japan since ancient times.The area of sea peoples who lived by catching the fruits of the sea on the sea side and taking continental culture was used to be the ISE Shrine’s territory used as the location to pay tribute to the God.A samurai warrior group called [MATSURA Party] was organized in this MATSUURA before long.They governed the area from KARATSU, IMARI, up to SASEBO, TOHI, IKI and GOTO-Islands, and prospered for about 500 years by commerce with Asian Continent.The city prospered by coral industry between MEIJI Period and Postwar Period but all coral mines were closed due to energy revolution since 1960’s, and the city is aiming to keep industrial foundation by constructing thermal power generation plant in addition to fishery industry continuing since pre-War Period.