IBARAKI, Oct 15 (Information On Japan) –
The ‘Prefectural Attractiveness Rating,’ which began in 2009, marked its sixteenth version in 2024, with competitors for the underside rank a scorching matter. 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 because the 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. However the highlight this 12 months 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 prime beer producer.
One Saitama resident shared, “Saitama’s a pleasant place with good security and no disasters. We need to transfer up within the rankings, however we’re okay with making a joke out of it, like with ‘Tonde Saitama.'”
Supply: FNN
