岡山県 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

Okayama Prefecture is characterized by a warm climate, with many sunny days to the point where it is referred to as a "sunny country". There are historical sights such as Okayama Castle (Wucheng) and Korakuen, and there are also surviving ancient Jibei country heritage sites such as the Jikbitsu Shrine and the Zengshan Kofun. It is also considered to be the cradle of the Momotaro legend, and is also dotted with spots related to Oninojo and the Onna legend, and the specialty Kibi Dango originates from the country of Kibi. It also serves as a key point of transportation, such as the Seto-Ohashi bridge that connects Honshu and Shikoku. In addition, traditional crafts such as Kurashiki denim and Kurashiki glass are also inherited in the Kurashiki-Mikan area, which is lined with Kurashiki houses along the river. Specialities include Muscat and white peach.

Basic Information

Address:

2-4-6 Uchiyamashita, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama

Region: Chugoku region

Prefecture: Okayama Prefecture

Okayama

Demographics

Total Population:

1,851,125

Number of Households:

870,444

Major Industries

Industrial: Renowned as a source of denim, the Kojima Denim in Kurashiki is rated worldwide.
Agriculture: Cultivated by the warm climate, the production of fine fruits such as white peach and muscat pione is thriving.
Service trade: Historic tourist destinations such as Okayama Castle and Korakuen and the Kurashiki Bikan district, as well as sightseeing around the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, and the related spots of the Momotaro legend are also popular.

Local Products

Kakioko, Hiruzen Yakisoba, Kibi Dantan, White Peach, Grapes, Momotaro Tomato, Huang Nira, Ryonjima Gobou, Okayama Pakchi, Chiya beef, Kinumusume, Hiruzen Jersey yogurt, Muscat kibi dumplings, Bizen ware, Katsuyama bamboo works, hand-woven state kasuri, Tsuyama foil paper, Kurashiki denim, kurashiki Glass

Okayama

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