IBARAKI, Oct 15 (News On Japan) –
The ‘Prefectural Attractiveness Rating,’ which began in 2009, marked its sixteenth version in 2024, with competitors for the underside rank a scorching subject. This yr, Ibaraki Prefecture, which ranked final in 2023, moved up two spots, overtaking Saitama Prefecture.
Hokkaido as soon as once more topped the listing for the sixteenth consecutive yr because the survey started. Following Hokkaido had been Kyoto Prefecture in 2nd place and Okinawa Prefecture in third, with well-known vacationer locations dominating the highest spots. However the highlight this yr was on Ibaraki Prefecture, which managed to flee final place and rise two ranks.
Ibaraki’s attraction is obvious by way of native specialties like dried candy potatoes, which account for 90% of Japan’s manufacturing. Different native merchandise, together with natto, melons, and marine items, highlighted the prefecture’s uniqueness, with the stunning revelation that Ibaraki is Japan’s high beer producer.
One Saitama resident shared, “Saitama’s a pleasant place with good security and no disasters. We wish to transfer up within the rankings, however we’re okay with making a joke out of it, like with ‘Tonde Saitama.'”
Supply: FNN