新潟県 – RURUBU & ALL WAY JAPAN

City Overview

Niigata Prefecture is one of Japan's leading rice spots, and rice cultivation is active mainly in the Echigo Plain. The coastal port town developed as a port of call for Kitamae ships during the Edo period, and became one of the five ports opened during the Meiji period, and became a base for international exchange. In addition, Sado Island was once home to one of the world's leading gold mountains, now listed as World Cultural Heritage. In addition, the Nagaoka Festival, which colors the night sky, is one of the most popular in Japan. Traditional crafts such as Kamo-paularned chest have been handed down, and Koshihikari, sake and Hegisoba are familiar as specialty products. In winter, there is a lot of snow, and it is also popular with domestic and foreign ski guests.

Basic Information

Address:

4-1 Shinmitsu-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata

Region: Central

Prefecture: Niigata Prefecture

Niigata

Demographics

Total Population:

2,137,672

Number of Households:

917,654

Major Industries

Agriculture: Rice crop first in the nation, maitake production first in the nation.
Industrial: Metalworking and cutlery, tools and machinery industries are developing around the city of Yensanjo. Especially the technology of Western food equipment and metal products has received high praise. In addition, large manufacturers such as Kameda Seika and Sanko Seika are based, and food processing utilizing rice is thriving.
Construction: There are many construction business establishments, which support the transportation network.

Local Products

Wappa rice, hegi soba, kinpira dumplings, sake, nanban shrimp, soy sauce red rice, zenmai boiled, nodogro, sanjo curry ramen, hikokozen, Umonuma koshihikari, Akaka Meshi, Nopu, Gombo sasa dumplings, Ojiya Yuki, Kamo Tantansu, ugoshi Shina cloth, Murakami wood sculpture, Niigata lacquerware

Niigata

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