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Discover Japan Beyond the Guidebooks - Hidden Gems Await!
Discover Japan Beyond the Guidebooks
-Hidden Gems Await!
Uncover Japan's best-least local secrets, from serene countryside spots to bustling hidden districts. Find your next adventure off the beaten path!
- The stage of the next leap will continue to grow Nagoya! Nagoya, which has developed as the central city of the Chukyo economic zone in the middle of Japan, is now accelerating its growth towards the future. Nagoya, where the city, businesses and people continue to grow, is the highest stage to open up corporate potential and accelerate growth.
- The city of Tsuruga is a port city that has been known as a natural good port since ancient times and has flourished as a gateway for continental culture. Today, foreign container ships, high-speed ferries, still enter service at the port, carrying people and things via Tsuruga. In addition, power generation facilities such as nuclear power plants are located, and it also has the character of energy-supply city. As a traditional industry, food processing industries using sea products, such as rag-kombu and kamaboko, are thriving, and the share of rag-kombu accounts for about 85% of the national level.
- Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Construction & Real Estate
- Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's leading rice spots, and rice cultivation is active mainly in the Echigo Plain. The coastal port town developed as a port of call for Kitamae ships during the Edo period, and became one of the five ports opened during the Meiji period, and became a base for international exchange. In addition, Sado Island was once home to one of the world's leading gold mountains, now listed as World Cultural Heritage. In addition, the Nagaoka Festival, which colors the night sky, is one of the most popular in Japan. Traditional crafts such as Kamo-paularned chest have been handed down, and Koshihikari, sake and Hegisoba are familiar as specialty products. In winter, there is a lot of snow, and it is also popular with domestic and foreign ski guests.
- Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Logistics & Transportation
- Aichi Prefecture is known as the birthplace of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Nagoya Castle is a castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, with the symbol of Kin no Shachihoko. The Atsuta Shrine and Inuyama Mountains as well as the central Japan International Airport Centrair on the artificial island are also famous. In the Senmaida of Yotsuya, the landscape of beautiful terraced rice fields opens up. The warm-weather Atsumi Peninsula is famous for its institutional horticultural farming and has a thriving production of chrysanthemums and other products. In addition, there are plenty of local gourmets such as hitsumabushi, miso cutlet and chicken wings, forming a unique food culture. Manufacturing, including the auto industry, is thriving, supporting the Japanese economy as part of the Chukyo industrial zone.
- Manufacturing, IT & Software, Tourism & Hospitality
- Osaka Prefecture developed as a commercial center from ancient times, and during the Sengoku period Toyotomi Hideyoshi built the Osaka Castle. During the Edo period, it became the cornerstone of Japanese logistics and commerce as the "kitchen of the world", and the merchant culture took root. Today, the city is still lively, and you can enjoy takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu as "the city of eating and eating." it is also dotted with many tourist attractions, including Universal Studios Japan and the World Park Park, Shitennoji, Daisen Kofun and Tōtenkaku. In addition, businesses and commercial establishments gather in Umeda and Namba, making a significant contribution to the Kansai economy. The Kansai Expo will be held in 2025.
- Tourism & Hospitality, Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
- Hokkaido is a place where the culture of the indigenous Ainu remains in the color, and its own language and traditions are still inherited. During the period of the Meiji period, the pioneer of Hokkaido was installed, and Sapporo, Hakodate, and Otaru developed, thus laying the foundation for agriculture and dairy farming. The city of Sapporo is the largest city in Hokkaido, and includes Sapporo City Clock Tower and Odori Park, as well as the former main government building of the Hokkaido Government. The lavender fields of Furano and the field fields of the Tokatsu Plain have also become tourist destinations. You can enjoy majestic natural expanses on the Shiretoko Peninsula and Kushiro Marsh. Events such as the Sapporo Snow Festival and the Asahikawa Winter Festival are also popular as tourist resources.
- Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
- Aomori Prefecture is a land rich in beautiful nature, as represented by Lake Towada and the Oirase Mountain Stream, the Shirakami Mountains of the World Natural Heritage Site, and Mount Hakkoda, which is dotted with lakes and marshes. The ruins of the Jōmon period, including the site of the Sannai Maruyama, are important for the knowledge of prehistoric culture in Japan and were listed as World Cultural Heritage in 2021. In addition, the Aomori Nebuta Festival is famous throughout the country as a grand summer festival with large lanterns milling around the city. The traditional craft of Tsugaru and agriculture such as apples are also thriving, producing a large number of branded agricultural products. In addition, Aomori Port and Hachinohe Port also serve as logistics bases, and the fisheries industry is developing.
- Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
- Iwate Prefecture is known as the place of writer Kenji Miyazawa and Yukari Nitobe Inazo, who contributed to international contributions. There are also many historic buildings, such as the Chuson-ji Temple and the Mōetsu-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, which now conveys the honor of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2011. From the end of the Tokugawa period to the Meiji era, the remains of the Hashino Iron Mine and Blast Furnace, which contributed to the modernization of Japan, will also remain. In addition, Tono, which is home to traditional traditions such as Kappa and Zashiki, is known as the hometown of folk tales. The local performing arts Oniken Mai and Morioka Sansa Dance are also famous. Fisheries industry has developed on the nature-rich Sanriku coast, while Miyako Port and Ofunato Port are important fishing bases.
- Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
- Miyagi Prefecture developed around Sendai Castle and a castle town built by Date Masamune. The city of Sendai, the prefectural capital, is known as the "forest capital" because the city has a lot of greenery. Matsushima, one of the three views of Japan, is attractive for its beautiful landscapes and historic buildings such as Zuiganji. Naruko Hot Springs boasts a history of 1,200 years, and its natural beauty also stands out, including the mysterious Mount Zao, with its emerald green crater lake. On the cultural side, the Sendai Tanabata Festival and traditional crafts have been handed down, and specialty products such as beef tongue and sasa kamaboko are also familiar. In addition, it also plays an important role as a transportation hub such as the Tohoku Shinkansen and Sendai Airport.
- Manufacturing, Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
- Akita Prefecture still has historical heritage sites, including Akita Castle, an ancient castle fence from the Heian period, and the city of Akita developed as the castle town of the Satake clan during the Edo period. The rich nature is also attractive, such as Lake Tazawa, which has beautiful cobalt blue water, and Hachimantai, a national park with a wide swamp of moors. Many people visit the Kakukan and Yawataira hot spring town on the site of the samurai residence, known as a cherry blossom spot. In traditional culture, the "Namahage" of Oka Peninsula is famous, and the annual Namahage Shiba Light Festival is surrounded by a courageous atmosphere. In addition, the Akita Kankō Festival is known as one of the three major festivals in Tohoku. In addition, it is also the hometown of Akita Inu.