Kanto

Kanto is the geographical border of Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the land of the largest plains in Japan. is the location of Tokyo the current capital of the country And is the center of government agencies, businesses, educational institutions. Including various entertainment and modern things

Kanto consists of 7 prefectures:

1. Ibaraki is located on the island of Honshu, the capital city is Mito, is the headquarters of the electric appliance company Hitachi. And there are natto (fermented soybeans), melons, and chestnuts.

2. Tochigi is located on the island of Honshu, the capital is Utsunomiya, a city famous for gyoza and the location of Nikko. Which is a city that is prominent in terms of Buddhist and Shinto religious landmarks and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, the province is also home to famous mineral springs.

3. Gunma is located on the island of Honshu, the capital is Maebashi, famous for many natural hot springs and skiing areas, notable for agricultural products, sericulture.

4. Saitama is located in the Kanto region of Japan, whose capital is Saitama . Saitama Stadium 2002 is a soccer stadium used for the 2002 World Cup finals, a high-tech indoor sports complex. Saitama Super Arena Saitama Prefecture is a very prosperous prefecture because it is adjacent to Tokyo . beautiful natural scenery Therefore, it is a popular tourist spot. Another interesting place is Omiya Bonsai Village

5. Chiba is a prefecture near Tokyo. Located on the shores of Tokyo Bay on the island of Honshu, with its capital, Chiba, is famous for its mechanical, chemical and agricultural industries. especially peanuts and outstanding in fisheries

6. Tokyo is the former Edo capital It is now the capital and metropolitan city in Japan. Most people live in Japan. Located on the island of Honshu. It is the center of government. It is an economic center as well as a center for social, transportation, technology, education, etc. In Tokyo, it is also divided into 23 subdivisions . It is also the location of many famous universities. One of them is the University of Tokyo or Todai.

7. Kanagawa is located on the island of Honshu, Yokohama is the capital and an important port. There are many temples in Kamakura.

Tourist Attraction

Kanto Earthquake Museum (Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum)

The earthquake museum Located in Yokoamicho Park, the museum exhibits about the 1923 Kanto Earthquake and items that were first aided by Japanese people from overseas. after that disaster

Yokohama Arena

Yokohama was developed as a port city for foreign trade in the late Edo period ( 1630-1867 ) . The 21st century is what Yokohama looks like today. which consists of many commercial buildings Views of Yokohama Bay can be seen from the Yokohama Bay Bridge. which connects Honmoku and Daikoku Wharfs foreign goods shop such as furniture You can find it in the Motomachi area, and ” Yokohama Chinatown ” is also one of the largest Chinatowns in the world.

Owakudani Valley – Owakudani

Owakudani means “Hell Valley” because white sulfur smoke rises all the time. “Owakudani” Hell Valley was formed by the eruption of Mount Hakone thousands of years ago. before Causing hot springs to rise from underground water and these smoke will contain sulfur with sulfur springs that can boil eggs to be cooked. It has the distinctive feature that boiled eggs will turn black.

Lake Ashi

Lake Ashi is located in the Hakone National Forest. It is a lake formed from the lava of Mount Fuji. Lake Ashi is known as It is one of the five most beautiful lakes in the lake surrounding Mount Phu Chi.

Futarasan Shrine

Futarasan Shrine It is a Shinto shrine in Nikko. Tochigi Prefecture It is often called Nikko Futarasan Shrine Located between Tosho Shrine and Taiyuin Mausoleum.

There were many tourists visiting the three places. and at the nearby Rinno Temple. The shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site along with Nikko Tosho Shrine and Rinno Temple under the name “The Shrine of the Lord”. “Shrines and Temples of Nikko” Inside the shrine are two swords that are considered national treasures of Japan.