Kanagawa prefecture：Nature, the city, and individuality shine through.
Various areas exist in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yokohama, a prosperous international port city, is known for its Chinatown and red brick warehouses as tourist attractions. Kamakura, which retains the atmosphere of an ancient capital, is dotted with the Great Buddha and historical temples and shrines, and the Shonan area is popular among surfers and marine sports enthusiasts as a seaside resort. The prefecture is also home to Hakone and Yugawara hot springs, which attract many visitors as spots for relaxation.

Yamanashi prefecture：
Known for the beautiful natural scenery of the northern side of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture is home to Japan's famous mountains towering from north to south and attracts many visitors every year for sightseeing and leisure. Because of its geographical features, the prefecture is famous for its fruits such as grapes and peaches, and is also active in the production of wine and fruit wine. The city is also associated with the Takeda family, the famous warlords of the Warring States period, and is home to many historical sites such as Kofu Castle and the Kuonji Temple on Mount Minobu.

Tokyo Metropolitan area：Tokyo, a metropolis of tradition and innovation
Tokyo is a city where traditional temples and cutting-edge buildings coexist. The cherry blossom viewing season, the night view with its twinkling neon lights, and the intersection of old town charm and new culture. This city enchants all who visit with its harmony of tradition and innovation.

Chiba prefecture：Chiba Prefecture, with its international airport and abundant tourism resources
Chiba Prefecture is home to Narita International Airport and is the gateway to welcoming many foreigners from around the world. In addition to its long coastline and numerous beach areas such as Makuhari and Tateyama, the prefecture is easily accessible from central Tokyo and has abundant tourist resources such as Tokyo Disneyland, the Kisarazu area, the Makuhari area, and other natural and urban cityscapes.

Saitama prefecture：Very livable, cultural and historical Saitama Prefecture.
In addition to its easy access to the city center and livability, Saitama Prefecture has a rich history, culture, and convenience of life, and is a hot topic in movies and anime.

Gunma prefecture：Gunma, with its abundant nature and flourishing agriculture and livestock industry
Gunma Prefecture is home to mountains such as Jomo Sanzan (three mountains on the Jomo Mountain range), the Oze and Tone Rivers, and many hot springs such as Kusatsu, Ikaho, Mizukami, and Shima. Gunma is also famous for its abundant agricultural and livestock products, such as Jyoshu wagyu beef, Shimonita leeks, shiitake mushrooms, and cabbage.

Ibaraki prefecture：
There are mountains, oceans, and lakes. Ibaraki is also home to lush green satoyama and fields that stretch to the end of the country. Nature is also scattered throughout the cityscape. In addition to mountain trails, scenic spots, and aquariums, there are many places to enjoy camping and marine sports. In terms of technology and research, "Tsukuba Science City" exists and leads the development of science and technology.

Tochigi prefecture：A secluded area in Kanto where history and nature are woven together
Tochigi Prefecture in the northern part of the Kanto region is a beautiful land where history and nature coexist in harmony. The majestic Kegon Falls in Nikko National Park and Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is full of historical value, captivate the heart. Utsunomiya City, the capital of gastronomy, is famous for its famous gyoza (dumplings), and the Nasu Highlands welcome visitors with their seasonal beauty.

Kanagawa prefecture：Fresh shirasu caught off the coast of Sagami Bay
Kanagawa Prefecture is known for its diverse gourmet foods and specialty products, which are blessed by the sea and mountains. In particular, Odawara is famous for its "kamaboko" (fish cake), which is characterized by its unique elasticity and elegant taste. Fresh shirasu (baby sardines), which can only be found in the Shonan area, are landed along the coast of Sagami Bay and can only be enjoyed on the day they are caught, as they tend to lose their freshness.

Yamanashi prefecture：
Yamanashi Prefecture is blessed with a rich natural environment and produces a variety of specialty products due to its location. In particular, Yamanashi is one of the largest producers of grapes and peaches in Japan, and a wide variety of grapes are grown in the prefecture, making fruit picking popular from summer through fall. There are also many processed products and wines made from these fruits, and "Koshu Wine" in particular is highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad. In addition, "Shingenmochi" is a popular souvenir of Yamanashi as a confectionery with a Nagai tradition.

Tokyo Metropolitan area：A dance of light and shadow, carving Edo's chic
Edo faceting is a traditional glass craft that originated in Tokyo in the late 18th century. It is characterized by a technique in which delicate patterns are engraved by hand on transparent glass, which reflects the light and gives off a unique glow. Many of the designs are uniquely Japanese, such as cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums, and waves, and are suitable for enjoying sake or whiskey.

Chiba prefecture：
Chiba Prefecture, which produces about 80% of all peanuts in Japan, continues to be loved not only for cooking, but also for various ways of eating, such as a snack, a nibble, or an ingredient in sweets. Five main varieties of peanuts are grown in Chiba Prefecture, all of which have been bred in Chiba and shipped throughout the country with delicious taste.

Saitama prefecture："Fukaya Negi"
The nationally famous "Fukaya Negi" has a long history, with the cultivation of leeks beginning around 1897 near Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. They have a fruit-like sugar content of about 10-15 degrees Celsius and are used in a variety of dishes. Soka senbei, known since the Edo period as a specialty of Sokajuku on the Nikko Kaido highway, is also a nationally famous specialty of Soka.

Gunma prefecture：Spreading Konnyaku Culture to the World!
Konnyaku potato in Gunma Prefecture is an important specialty in the mountainous areas and boasts a 90% share of the national harvest. The raw sweet potato konnyaku, which is unique to the production area, is made from raw sweet potatoes by "nama-zuri" processing, which gives it a unique flavor in terms of firmness and crispness. Mizusawa udon, known as one of the three best udon noodles in Japan, is clear white and has a good texture and strong firmness.

Ibaraki prefecture：Ibaraki is known for natto (fermented soybeans)!
Natto is a traditional food that is the pride of Japan. It is also sold overseas and is so famous that people say they are Japan experts if they can eat it. Natto has long been produced in large quantities near Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, and is a very famous natto production area in Japan. In addition, anglerfish, a representative winter delicacy of Ibaraki, is highly valued by the market as "joubanmono.

Tochigi prefecture：A trip to discover the charm of strawberries, the red jewel of Tochigi
Tochigi Prefecture is a treasure trove of sweet and flavorful strawberries. Visitors can enjoy strawberry picking in each of the four seasons with beautiful scenery and experience the pleasure of picking melt-in-your-mouth Tochigi strawberries directly in the fields.

Kanagawa prefecture：Still cherishing Kamakura culture
The samurai government founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1185 became the foundation of the samurai government that lasted until the Meiji Restoration. In terms of culture, various Buddhist sects emerged among the populace and samurai, known as "Kamakura Buddhism.

Yamanashi prefecture：
Yamanashi Prefecture has a long history and is dotted with ruins dating back to the Jomon Period. In particular, during the Warring States Period, the Takeda clan, especially Shingen Takeda, made the Kai Province his home, and the area became famous throughout history. Shingen's "Fu-Rin-Kazan" tactics and his army have left their mark on Japanese history. After the modern era, the region developed as a transportation hub and fruit-growing region, and the climate and history of Yamanashi are still alive in its many relics and culture.

Tokyo Metropolitan area：The glimmer of a city woven by history
Tokyo was once known as "Edo" and developed as a castle town under Ieyasu Tokugawa in the 17th century. After 260 peaceful years in the Edo period, the name was changed to "Tokyo" in 1868 with the Meiji Restoration, and throughout the 20th century, the city has survived two world wars and earthquakes and now thrives as a global city where tradition and innovation intersect.

Chiba prefecture：Historic Temple Honzan Naritasan
Kawagoe Castle, famous as one of the "Seven Great Castles of Kanto," was built by the Ogitani Uesugi family in the Muromachi Period. Later, the administration changed to Ujiyasu Hojo, who established control over the Kawagoe area for a long time. During the Warring States Period, the city was defeated in a battle with Maeda Toshiie and became a fiefdom ruled by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Also called Koedo, it is now a famous tourist spot.

Saitama prefecture：Kawagoe Castle in "Koedo
The nationally famous "Fukaya Negi" has a long history, with the cultivation of leeks beginning around 1897 near Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture. They have a fruit-like sugar content of about 10-15 degrees Celsius and are used in a variety of dishes. Soka senbei, known since the Edo period as a specialty of Sokajuku on the Nikko Kaido highway, is also a nationally famous specialty of Soka.

Gunma prefecture：World Heritage Site "Tomioka Silk Mill
The Tomioka Silk Mill was a large-scale silk mill built by the modern Meiji government, which pioneered industrialization with modern facilities and became the starting point of Japan's modern industrial nation, or the Industrial Revolution in Japan. The Tomioka Silk Mill was the starting point of Japan's modern industrial nation, or in other words, the starting point of the Industrial Revolution in Japan.

Ibaraki prefecture：The Mito Tokugawa family, also known as Mito Komon
In the early 8th century, during the Nara period, the Fudoki (Records of the Fudoki of the Land of Hitachiniku Province) states, "The land is large, the soil is fertile, and the products of the sea and mountains are plentiful. In the middle and early modern periods, the Mito Tokugawa family was one of the three branch families of the Tokugawa Shoguns, and Mitsukuni Tokugawa is known as "Mito Komon" in Japanese TV dramas, and laid the foundation for the Mito school of thought that the Mito domain upheld.

Tochigi prefecture：Establishment and Prosperity of Shimotsuke
In the late 7th century, Shimotsukeno-kuni and Nasuno-kuni, as ancient regional concepts, were merged into one to form Shimotsukeno-kuni. In Shimotsu-no-kuni, a national government office was established, indicating its close relationship with the central government, and it functioned as the center of administration.

Kanagawa prefecture：Traditional Kanagawa Crafts Created by Ancient History and Culture
Kamakura-bori is a traditional handicraft with a long history dating back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In the past, it was mainly used to produce Buddhist statues and ritual articles, but now it has come to live in our daily lives as high-end lacquerware that also has functionality. Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku, which takes advantage of the natural colors of Hakone's various trees and combines colorful pieces of wood to create beautiful patterns, is highly regarded worldwide for the beautiful patterns created by the craftsmen's advanced techniques.

Yamanashi prefecture：
Representative traditional crafts that were born from the climate and lifestyle of Yamanashi and have taken root in the lives of the people of the prefecture include Koshu Inden, which is characterized by deerskin with patterns in lacquer and has a deep and subdued luster, Koshu crystal precious stone work with a tradition of over 1000 years, and the famous Koshu Tebori seal, which is a hand-carved seal made of crystal. Koshu hand-carved seals are famous. These have been handed down to the present day and are still popular as souvenirs and craft experiences applied to modern designs.

Tokyo Metropolitan area：Edo's Breath, Tokyo's Crafts: Urban Attractions Spelled Out by Tradition
Tokyo is known as a treasure house of traditional crafts. The most well-known examples are Edo Kiriko (Edo faceted glass) with its delicate engraved patterns, Edo Komon (beautifully dyed fabric), Edo Tsuzuri (hand-bound fabric), and Ukiyoe (hand-painted woodblock prints). These are proof of a culture woven by the skills of craftsmen, and they continue to exert their appeal even in modern-day Tokyo.

Chiba prefecture：Boshu Uchiwa, one of Japan's three most popular types of fan
Originating around the late Edo period, Boshu Uchiwa, made of high-quality bamboo from the southern part of the Boso Peninsula and characterized by its "round handle" and beautiful semicircular "window," is one of the three most popular Uchiwa in Japan, and in recent years has become popular not only as a practical product but also as a decorative item.

Saitama prefecture：Iwatsuki doll
The history of Iwatsuki dolls is closely related to the construction of Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Craftsmen from all over Japan settled in Iwatsuki, and because of the abundance of resources such as paulownia wood, doll making flourished in Iwatsuki.

Gunma prefecture：Takasaki Dharma doll
The eyebrows are "cranes" and the mustache from the nose to the mouth is "turtles". "Takasaki Daruma" expresses the auspiciousness in Japan on its face. It is also known as a "Fuku daruma" or "Engi daruma. It is also known as "seven falls and eight rises," meaning that no matter how much you roll it, it will get up again soon. The shape of the doll, with its stable center of gravity, shows how to have a good heart, and represents a calm mind and perseverance to cope with any difficulties.

Ibaraki prefecture：
The characteristic of Kasama-yaki is its durable finish made of sticky, fine-grained frog-eye clay. It is durable and resistant to stains, and is widely used for kitchen utensils such as water jars and tea pots, as well as other miscellaneous daily-use vessels. It has long been used as a souvenir from Kasama Inari Shrine, one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan.

Tochigi prefecture：Mashiko ware with a 400-year tradition
Mashiko pottery has a history of more than 400 years, centered in the town of Mashiko in Tochigi Prefecture. Its appeal lies in its simple, warm, handmade texture and the wide range of its designs, from traditional to contemporary. Its durability and affordability make it a craft closely associated with everyday life.