Toyama Prefecture is located in the central part of Honshu, on the side of the Sea of Japan. The prefectural capital is Toyama-shi. The neighboring prefectures are Niigata, Ishikawa, Nagano and Gifu.
The climate is Japan Coastal with strong northwest monsoon and heavy snowfall in winter. The cultivation of tulips is very popular. Fishing industry is flourishing along the coast of the bay and pharmaceutical industry is also flourishing.
While spring cherry blossoms are a common association with Japan, the autumn foliage is equally as beautiful and just as popular among domestic tourists. Viewing the autumn leaves, or Koyo as it is kn…
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