Updated at 2025-04-22
Renowned Japanese artist Kunimasa Kuroki, considered a living national treasure, is celebrated for his exquisite glass creations. His works are known for their clarity, luster, and delicate brilliance, combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western glassmaking techniques to produce a truly distinctive art form.
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.