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Kagoshima

national flag of Kagoshima

Overview

  • As of 2023 it is Japan’s top tea producer, so tea plantations are widespread.
  • Collection points for volcanic ash bags (kokuhai bukuro) appear around town.

Representative Companies ▾ 詳細

Tea output rivals Shizuoka and in recent statistics ranks first in Japan(References MAFF crop statistics (rice, wheat, soybeans, etc.)).

Kagoshima GeoGuessr guide image showing 1082px Tea Plantation Near Kagoshima Airport

There are roadside drop-off spots for volcanic ash bags used to collect ash from Sakurajima.

Kagoshima GeoGuessr guide image showing 540px Kouhaibukuro

Utility poles with Kyushu Electric Power plates can be seen.

Pole GeoGuessr guide image showing Pole Kyusyu

Notable companies

Company Code Description Financials Dividend history
Sumitomo Metal Mining Operates the Hishikari mine, Japan’s only gold mine with commercial-scale production.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) - National research and development agency responsible for aerospace policy. ※Not a private company. - -

Reference Pages

Countries and territories in Kyūshū

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