noun
Commonly used in sports and community contexts to refer to one's home town or local area. Similar to 故郷 (ふるさと) but with a more modern, sometimes commercial feel.
彼はホームタウンのチームを応援している。
He supports his hometown team.
ホームタウンで開かれるお祭りに参加した。
I participated in a festival held in my hometown.