| The Chubu area is made up of 9 prefectures. The Northern side of this
area faces the Sea of Japan and is quite cold in winter. The Southern
side faces the Pacific Ocean, and the climate is mild
all year round. |
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| AICHI-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Aichi is famous for its thriving industrial community.
It is also an easily accessable tourist spot, with air routes connecting it to 35 points around the world.
Attractions:
'Nagoya Castle'(Nagoya City) is famous for
the giant goldfish-shaped ornaments that decorate
its roof.
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| SHIZUOKA-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Shizuoka is home to the famous Mount Fuji, considered to be the
symbol of Japan's natural beauty. One of Shizuoka's specialities
is its green tea.
Attractions:
'Shuzenji(Temple)'(Shuzenji-cho) is a famous Buddhist
temple surrounded by hot springs.
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| YAMANASHI-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Yamanashi is an inland prefecture surrounded by
steep mountains on every side.
Attractions:
The fruit orchards in Yamanashi are very famous. Fresh fruit picking, such as grapes and pears, is a popular tourist activity.
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| NAGANO-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Nagano is surrounded by mountains. About 21% of
this prefecture has been designated a national park.
Attractions:
'Karuizawa' is an international sightseeing
and resort area in the highlands. It was discovered and developed
as a summer resort by English missionaries in 1886.
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| NIIGATA-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Niigata is a windy, prosperous area with beautiful
natural surroundings. Niigata produces the most rice of any prefecture in Japan.
Attractions:
The 'Tainai River Great Fountain' (Kurokawa-mura)
is a 50 meter high fountain that shoots water in various patterns.
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| GIFU-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Gifu has, in the past, has been the heart of cultural and economic
exchange between Japan and the west. As a result, Gifu hosts a fusion of many different cultures and ideas.
Attractions:
'Ono-cho Rose Park'(Ono-cho) has a 60% market
share in rose farming. At this park visitors can see hundreds of different
kinds of roses.
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| TOYAMA-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Toyama is surrounded on the East, South, and West
by mountains. These mountain ranges form a semi-circular basin facing the sea on the Northern side of the prefecture. Toyama bay is one of the three great deep bays
of Japan.
Attractions:
'Owara Kaze no Bon (festival)' (Yatsuo-cho)
is one of the most famous traditional-dance festivals in Japan.
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| ISHIKAWA-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Ishikawa is divided into 4 areas. Noto is the area on the coast, the second area, Hakusan, is home to a wide variety
of flora and fauna. The third area, Kaga, is famous for it's many natural hot springs. Finally, Kanazawa is an area rich in traditional culture.
Attractions:
'Higashiyama Geisha District'(Kanazawa City)While wandering among
the traditional wooden buildings, you may hear the sound of someone playing a
shamisen, or catch sight of a geisha walking down the street.
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| FUKUI-KEN |
- Brief Description:
Fukui has long been considered the
'Gateway for Exchange' between Japan and its neighboring countries
across the sea.
Attractions:
'Sotomo'(Obama City) is a scenic spot in Wakasa
Bay Quasinational Park.
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