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Yamanashi
Yamanashi
City Overview
Yamanashi Prefecture is known as the home of Shingen Takeda, a warlord of Sengoku, and the Takeda Shrine in Kofu is filled with military gear related to the Takeda clan. Located on the north side of Mount Fuji, it is blessed with beautiful nature such as Fuji Five Lakes and Shosen Gorge, which attracts many tourists. You can enjoy the majestic scenery at the night-shakejin pass at the foot of the Southern Alps. Yatsugatake is a popular summer summer resort, and along the Koshu Kaido, it is a historic area where the post town of the Edo period remains. It is also nationally famous as a wine producing area, with flourishing fruit trees such as grapes, peaches, and plums. In addition, the jewellery industry has developed, and jewelry processing is one of the leading in the country.
Basic Information
- Address:
- 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Region: Chubu Region
- Prefecture: Yamanashi Prefecture
Demographics
- Total Population:
806,369
- Number of Households:
374,238
Major Industries
Agriculture: Grapes, peaches and smokes production number one in the nation; grapes in particular also linked to the wine industry and are famous as Koshu wine; cultivation of plateau vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage and others is also thriving.
Industrial: The manufacturing of precision machinery and electronic components is active in the area around Kofu, and the production of semiconductor-related and watch parts is also carried out. It is also known as one of Japan's leading jewelry producing areas, and the technology of precious metal processing and gemstone polishing is developing.
Service trade: There are many tourist destinations such as Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, and Shosen Gorge.
Industrial: The manufacturing of precision machinery and electronic components is active in the area around Kofu, and the production of semiconductor-related and watch parts is also carried out. It is also known as one of Japan's leading jewelry producing areas, and the technology of precious metal processing and gemstone polishing is developing.
Service trade: There are many tourist destinations such as Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, and Shosen Gorge.
Local Products
Hoto, Yoshida Udon, Kofu Tori mochi, Shingen mochi, Otsuki Otsuki, Seishun Tomato Yakisoba, Katsunuma Wine, Koshu Castella, Fuji Sakura Pork, Kai Rou Military Chicken, Koshu Wine Beef, Grape, Peach, Smoo, Mineral Water, Koshu Crystal Precious Stone, Koshu Inden, koshu Carved Seal
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