IBARAKI, Oct 15 (News On Japan) –
The ‘Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking,’ which began in 2009, marked its sixteenth version in 2024, with competitors for the underside rank a scorching subject. This 12 months, Ibaraki Prefecture, which ranked final in 2023, moved up two spots, overtaking Saitama Prefecture.
Hokkaido as soon as once more topped the record for the sixteenth consecutive 12 months for the reason that survey started. Following Hokkaido have been Kyoto Prefecture in 2nd place and Okinawa Prefecture in third, with well-known vacationer locations dominating the highest spots. But the highlight this 12 months was on Ibaraki Prefecture, which managed to flee final place and rise two ranks.
Ibaraki’s appeal is clear via native specialties like dried candy potatoes, which account for 90% of Japan’s manufacturing. Other native merchandise, together with natto, melons, and marine items, highlighted the prefecture’s uniqueness, with the stunning revelation that Ibaraki is Japan’s prime beer producer.
One Saitama resident shared, “Saitama’s a nice place with good safety and no disasters. We want to move up in the rankings, but we’re okay with making a joke out of it, like with ‘Tonde Saitama.'”
Source: FNN