Sabae, Fukui

Sabae (鯖江市 Sabae-shi?) is a city located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on January 15, 1955.

As of June 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 68,703, with 22,229 households and a population density of 810.65 persons per km². The total area is 84.75 km².

Sabae is one of the largest manufacturing centers of eyeglass frames in Japan. Sabae is also home to a significant chemical and rayon industry.
In 1995, the city was host to the World Gymnastics Championships (Sun Dome Fukui).