Updated at 2023-05-31
Every Japanese woman has a set of pearls in her jewelry box. Pearls symbolize protection, and wearing pearls to weddings and funerals is a longstanding Japanese tradition. Japan has a robust pearl-farming industry and is home to Akoya pearls, world-renowned for their color and quality. Akoya pearls are produced by Akoya oysters, found in the Seto Inland Sea. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration when some say that the Seto Inland Sea is the birthplace of Japanese pearls. The brooch in the picture is decorated with pearls.
Alliance Date: July 18, 2016
Language: Japanese
Area: 1,877 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 910,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Kagawa Prefecture serves as an access point between Honshu to Shikoku, earning it the nickname Shikoku Gateway. The prefecture boasts abundant agricultural products, minimal natural disasters, and distinct seasonal natural landscapes. Kagawa Prefecture also focuses on regional revitalization with an emphasis on supporting industrial transformation and providing financial assistance to companies establishing facilities in the area.