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VILLAGE Report #47 Prefectures

A hill of red kochia

Ibaraki Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Dried sweet potatoes account for around 90% of Japan’s total. Melons and lotus roots also rank first in Japan. The plum blossoms of Kairakuen, and Yuki-tsumugi silk listed by UNESCO. We have organized Ibaraki Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Ibaraki Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Dried sweet potatoes account for around 90% of Japan’s total. Melons and lotus roots also rank first in Japan. The plum blossoms of Kairakuen, and Yuki-tsumugi silk listed by UNESCO. We have organized Ibaraki Prefecture’s specialties, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Tsurugajo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu

Fukushima Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Peaches are among the best in Japan, and Fukushima sake regularly wins gold at the Japan Sake Awards. The climate and culture differ across Aizu, Nakadori, and Hamadori. We have organized Fukushima’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Fukushima Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Peaches are among the best in Japan, and Fukushima sake regularly wins gold at the Japan Sake Awards. The climate and culture differ across Aizu, Nakadori, and Hamadori. We have organized Fukushima’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Ginzan Onsen at night

Yamagata Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Cherries account for about 70% of Japan’s total production, and Western pears are also number one in the country. Yamadera, Zao’s snow monsters, and Ginzan Onsen. We have organized Yamagata’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Yamagata Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Cherries account for about 70% of Japan’s total production, and Western pears are also number one in the country. Yamadera, Zao’s snow monsters, and Ginzan Onsen. We have organized Yamagata’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

An Akita dog

Akita Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Akitakomachi rice and sake, kiritanpo and Namahage. Akita is a prefecture where snow has shaped its food and crafts. We have organized Akita’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Akita Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Akitakomachi rice and sake, kiritanpo and Namahage. Akita is a prefecture where snow has shaped its food and crafts. We have organized Akita’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Islands floating in Matsushima Bay

Miyagi Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Beef tongue, sasa-kamaboko fish cakes, and zunda. From Matsushima, one of Japan’s three most scenic spots, to Ogatsu, which has produced much of Japan’s inkstone supply. We have organized Miyagi’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Miyagi Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Beef tongue, sasa-kamaboko fish cakes, and zunda. From Matsushima, one of Japan’s three most scenic spots, to Ogatsu, which has produced much of Japan’s inkstone supply. We have organized Miyagi’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

The approach to Chusonji Konjikido

Iwate Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Nambu ironware kettles are used overseas as well, and Joboji is a major production area for Japanese lacquer. Hiraizumi is a World Cultural Heritage site. We have organized Iwate’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.

Iwate Prefecture Specialty Products, Souvenirs, Shrines and Temples, and Sightseeing | 47 Prefectures Guide

Nambu ironware kettles are used overseas as well, and Joboji is a major production area for Japanese lacquer. Hiraizumi is a World Cultural Heritage site. We have organized Iwate’s specialty products, souvenirs, sightseeing, and traditional crafts by category.