
Updated at 2025-04-22
Miyazaki is regarded as the birthplace of Japanese mythology. This set of twelve small figurines represents revered deities from the region’s folklore, including Okuninushi (god of prosperity and agriculture), Ame-no-Uzume (shaman goddess), Tajikarao (god of strength), and Sarutahiko (protector of travelers), among others.
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.