Aichi

Aichi Prefecture has diverse terrain from the Nobi Plain to the Mikawa mountain areas, forming a balanced economic zone with thriving agriculture and fishing industries. As the center of the Chukyo Industrial Region, home to Toyota Motor Corporation and other world-class manufacturers, it ranks first nationally in manufacturing shipment value. The prefectural capital Nagoya City features a developed subway network and is the largest city in Tokai, gathering culture, gourmet food, and shopping. Meanwhile, natural attractions abound including Korankei's autumn foliage, Atsumi and Chita beaches, and Chausuyama highlands. Many historical sites related to the three great unifiers Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu remain, along with castles and karakuri float festivals showcasing diverse history and culture. Uniquely evolved "Nagoya Meshi" is essential local gourmet for travelers. Since Chubu Centrair International Airport's opening, overseas accessibility has dramatically improved.