茨城県 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

During the Edo period in Ibaraki Prefecture, the city of Mito developed under the Mito Tokugawa family, and the story of "Mito Kōmon", modeled after the feudal lord Tokugawa Mitsukuni, who advanced the compilation of the "Great Japanese History", is widely familiar. There are ancient shrines such as the Oarai Isozen Shrine and the Kashima Shrine, and Kashima Shrine is believed to be a god of martial arts. The Fukuroda Falls show different landscapes in each season, and the Kairakuen in Japan's Three Famous Gardens is a plum attraction. The traditional craft Kasama ware is inherited around the city of Kasama. Local dishes include anko pots and natame, and Mito natame is known nationwide. In addition, the Tsukuba Space Center is the base for space development in Japan.

Basic Information

Address:

978-6 Kasahara-cho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki

Region: Kanto

Prefecture: Ibaraki Prefecture

Ibaraki

Demographics

Total Population:

2,865,690

Number of Households:

1,314,563

Major Industries

Agriculture: Agriculture, which takes advantage of its proximity to the metropolitan area, is thriving, with the production of green peppers, lotus root, Chinese cabbage and melon ranked first in the nation and the lettuce production number second in the nation.
Industrial: The Kashima Linhai Industrial Area has developed heavy chemical industries, such as shovel-based excavators, centered on Kashima Port.
Service trade: Historic tourist spots in Mito Kairakuen, the beautiful natural landscape state-run Hitachi Seaside Park and Kasama Inari Shrine are popular places from tourists.

Local Products

Jōriku Akisoba, Anko no Dobu Juice, Natsu Cuisine, Dried Imo, Ayu, Jōriku Beef, Melon, Pear, Chestnut, Okukuji Shamo, Anko Ona, Tsukiken Chin Soba, Mehikari, Shirauo, Ishige Kōjō, Makabe Ishigo, Kokuji, Mito, hitachi Bamboo Doll

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