Fukushima

  • Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (Tsurugajo) is the only castle in Japan that has restored a red-tile roof.
  • Kitakata Ramen, one of Japan's three major ramen types, is said to have more ramen shops than the city's population.
  • Miharu Takizakura, over 1,000 years old and designated a national natural monument, is one of Japan's three great cherry trees.
  • Koriyama City is called the commercial capital with the second-highest commercial sales in Tohoku after Sendai.
  • Soma Nomaoi is a warrior festival continuing over 1,000 years, featuring armored samurai on horseback chasing wild horses in a valiant ritual.
  • Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki City opened in 1966 as Japan's first full-scale resort pool facility.
  • The Tadami River basin is Japan's largest hydroelectric power generation area, known as the birthplace of electric power.
  • Fukushima peaches are selected annually as imperial offerings due to their exceptional quality.
  • Aizu Koshihikari rice is a regular recipient of the highest 'Special A' rating in taste rankings, characterized by sweetness nurtured by snowmelt water.
  • Onahama in Hamadori ranks among the top bonito landing volumes on Japan's main island.
  • Prefectural Day (August 21) commemorates the establishment of present-day Fukushima Prefecture in 1876.
  • The stalactites of Abukuma Cave are designated national natural monuments for their rare formations.
  • The prefectural flower, Nemoto Rhododendron, is an endemic species growing in the alpine zone of the Azuma mountain range.
  • Cream Box in Koriyama City is a local specialty bread with milk cream spread on milk bread.
  • Kibitan has a unique career, starting as a national sports festival mascot before becoming the official prefectural character.