Industrial promotion by making use of regional features
Since the merger the new Shimonoseki City has become a more attractive city focusing more on agricultural and its fishing industries. We are endeavoring to attract key companies and promote industrial development so as to vitalize the regional economy and local industries.
Center of Farming Fisheries
We purchase newly spawned abalone, tiger prawns and blue crabs and nurture them until they become big enough to protect themselves from their enemies when released into their natural sea environment. We are working to achieve the continuous use of fishery resources by getting fishermen to release them in ideal places.
The largest tyre in the world
This is produced in a world-class plant which produces tyres for super-jumbo construction vehicles used in open-pit mines. The largest tyre in the world is produced and exported to many countries in the world.
Green laver
Green laver, taken in the Awanogawa River in Hohoku, is particularly famous for its good color and aroma.
Somen noodle
Hand-made somen called Kikugawa-no-Ito (Thread of Kikugawa) is well-known for its perfect firmness, taste and delightful sensation when swallowed as Kikugawa’s local product.
Pears
Pears from the autumn harvest grown on the rich ground are very fresh and are one of Shimonoseki’s local products.