
Updated at 2024-04-17
Distylium racemosum is an auspicious material in Japan. Therefore, it has been used in wooden handicrafts to repel evil and bring about longevity since ancient times. The shoehorn in the picture is made fromDistylium racemosum.
Alliance Date: October 05, 2017
Language: Japanese
Area: 7,735 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 1,070,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Miyazaki Prefecture's sunny weather and beautiful coastline earned it the nickname Japan's Sunshine Place. It is also known as the birthplace of Japanese mythology for the vast number of legend-riveted shrines within its jurisdiction. The policies of Miyazaki Prefecture focus on healthcare, long-term care services, and youth education and support diversified operations in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry to assist in industrial transformation.