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Shizuoka
Shizuoka
City Overview
Shizuoka Prefecture is a historic area with Surufu Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his childhood and retired in his later years, and Shimoda, which tells the history of the opening of the country. Kunoyama Tōshōgū is a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu and features elaborate architecture. The hot springs of Lake Hamana and Atami are popular tourist destinations, and the Izu Peninsula, which protrudes into Suruga Bay, is also known as the setting for "Izu no Odoriko". In addition, it is a famous place for tea, especially the tea plantation in Makinohara is Japan's leading tea garden. Bonito and tuna are often fried in Yaizu and Shimizu, and food cultures such as Shizuoka Oden and Isu are also attractive. In addition, musical instruments and automobile industries are developing in Hamamatsu City.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 9-6 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka
- Region: Chubu Region
- Prefecture: Shizuoka
Demographics
- Total Population:
3,606,469
- Number of Households:
1,644,355
Major Industries
Industry: Suzuki, Yamaha and other automobile and motorcycle industries are thriving, and the musical instrument industries such as Yamaha and Kawai have developed and are proud of their global share.
Agriculture: The production of tea as "Shizuoka tea" is famous throughout the country. Taking advantage of the warm climate, fruit cultivation such as mandarin oranges and strawberries is also thriving.
Water industry: The port of Yaizu and Shimizu are Japan's leading land for bonito and tuna, and fish processing industries such as white lass and cherry shrimp are also developing.
Agriculture: The production of tea as "Shizuoka tea" is famous throughout the country. Taking advantage of the warm climate, fruit cultivation such as mandarin oranges and strawberries is also thriving.
Water industry: The port of Yaizu and Shimizu are Japan's leading land for bonito and tuna, and fish processing industries such as white lass and cherry shrimp are also developing.
Local Products
Osu, Shizuoka Oden, Hamamatsu Dumplings, Shizuoka Tea, Mikan, Shizuoka Wagyu Beef, Sakura Shrimp, Shirasu, Tuna, Bonito, Golden Bream, Wasabi, Strawberries (hengops, Shohime, Kirapaka)
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