Fukushima

City Overview

Fukushima Prefecture has a history and culture handed down around Aizuwakamatsu. The Aizuwakamatsu Castle (Tsuruga Castle) was the setting for a hard-fought battle during the Boshin War at the end of the Tokugawa period, and the story of the White Torai is still being told. Ouchi-juku is known as a tourist destination that left the style of the post town of the Edo period. There are also many hot spring resorts, and Iizaka Onsen and Iwaki Yumoto Onsen are famous. It is dotted with lakes such as Lake Inawashiro and Lake Hibara, and is surrounded by lush nature. Mount Bandai (Aizu Fuji) is an active volcano and is designated as Bandai Asahi National Memorial Park. The specialty is known as a place of fruit, including Kitakata ramen and peach.

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Demographics

1,795,219
798,738

Major Industries

Agriculture: Tsurumurasaki production number 1 in the country, peach production number 2 in the country, pear production number 4 in the country, and western pear and apple production number 5 in the country.
Industrial: Glass-long fiber, metal packing, parts for aircraft engines, medical machinery and equipment; and has developed as a base for renewable energy since the earthquake, and energy industries such as the introduction of solar and wind power have advanced.
Fisheries industry: There are fisheries such as saury and bonito.

Local Products

Momo, Shingoro, Kitakata Ramen, Namie Yakisoba, Sakura Sashimi, Aizu Ginseng, Takada Bum, Takami Bum, Imochi Persimmon, Takada Senbei, Mamadoro, Imorari Sataro, Aizu no Tenjin, Akabeko, Aizu, Aizu Hongo ware, Aizu Tenjin, Aizu picture candle, todo traditional kokeshi
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