Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Central Japan
From Forest Railway to Yuzu Road—The Story of Japan’s Largest Yuzu-Growing Region
The Chugei region, located in Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku, has a rich history tied to its natural resources.
From around 800 AD, the region was known for producing high-quality timber. By the mid-19th century, the largest forest railway in western Japan was built here. However, during Japan's period of rapid economic growth around 1960, natural forests began to deplete. This led to a significant shift in the region's industry: yuzu cultivation. Fields and even mountain slopes were transformed into terraced yuzu orchards. The community also dedicated efforts to developing specialized juicers and processed yuzu products. Why not visit the Chugei region, with its beautiful forests, rivers, and ocean, and immerse yourself in the history and culture surrounding its timber and yuzu heritage?
From around 800 AD, the region was known for producing high-quality timber. By the mid-19th century, the largest forest railway in western Japan was built here. However, during Japan's period of rapid economic growth around 1960, natural forests began to deplete. This led to a significant shift in the region's industry: yuzu cultivation. Fields and even mountain slopes were transformed into terraced yuzu orchards. The community also dedicated efforts to developing specialized juicers and processed yuzu products. Why not visit the Chugei region, with its beautiful forests, rivers, and ocean, and immerse yourself in the history and culture surrounding its timber and yuzu heritage?
Co-exhibitor of Japan Heritage
A Quarry Turned Underground Labyrinth (Tochigi Pref.) :
Eliminating landslides ~ Crossing Kamenose at the heart of the ancient Tatsuta Road ~ (Nara, Osaka Prefectures) :
Four Cities That Supported the Mega-City of Edo ~ An Edo Travelogue through Hokuso ~ (Chiba Pref.) :
Mt. Daisen: Japan’s Largest Livestock Market ~ Livestock and devotion to Jizo Bodhisattva ~ (Tottori Pref.) :
88._THE STORY OF MULBERRY CITY :
A 1,300-Year-Old Buddhist Pilgrimage (Wakayama, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo, Gifu Prefectures) :
A trip to Suruga with Japan’s travel pioneers Yaji and Kita ~ A comical Tokaido travel guide in prose and ukiyoe ~ (Shizuoka Pref.) :
An Industrial Highway for Horse-Drawn Wagons (Hyogo Pref.) :
Awa - The Birthplace of “Japan Blue” (Tokushima Pref.) :
Dewa Sanzan: A Journey to Rebirth ~ 300-year-old cedars and 2,446 stone steps ~ (Yamagata Pref.) :
From Forest Railway to Yuzu Road—The Story of Japan’s Largest Yuzu-Growing Region :
Iki, Tsushima, and the Goto Islands—Japan’s Ancient Bridge to Asia (Nagasaki Pref.) :
Japanese Tea: Eight Centuries of Tradition (Kyoto Pref.) :
Kamakura - A Historical and Cultural Mosaic (Kanagawa Pref.) :
Katsuragi Shugen ~ The home of Shugendo mountain asceticism ~ (Wakayama, Osaka, Nara Prefectures) :
Kurashiki and the Story of Fiber ~ East meets west through cotton ~ (Okayama Pref.) :
Land of Izumo,Tatara Chronicle ~A Thousand Years of Iron~ :
Merchant Ships Carrying Goods, Culture, and Big Dreams (Hokkaido, Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Kagawa Prefectures) :
Miracle Railroad ~ Connecting Japan to the world ~ (Fukui, Shiga Prefectures) :
Mt. Mitoku and Misasa Hot Springs Thrills and Spills: An Exciting Climb and Healing Hot Springs (Tottori Pref.) :
No.27_The Story of Komatsu's Gems&Stones-A Heritage of Stone Polished by the Flow of Time :
Onomichi(Hiroshima Pref.):A miniature garden city from the middle ages built around the onomichi channel :
Policemen Pirates of the Setonaikai Sea (Ehime, Hiroshima Prefectures) :
Pre-Historic Flame-Style Pottery of the Snow Country (Niigata Pref.) :
Preserving the Mountain Forests of the Kiso Region (Nagano Pref.) :
Saio – The Prayers of a Princess(Mie Pref.) :
Six Ancient Kilns ~ Ceramics Born and Raised in Japan ~ (Aichi, Fukui, Shiga, Hyogo and Okayama Prefectures) :
Takaoka: Flourishing Folk Culture Under the Maeda Clan ~ People, skills, heart ~ (Toyama Pref.) :
The Blessings of Life Alongside Whales (Wakayama Pref.) :
The Educational Heritage of Early Modern Japan: the origins of learning and etiquette (Mito City,Ashikaga City,Bizen City,Hita City Educational Heritage and World Heritage Registration Promotion Council) :
The Founding of Japan ~ The women who made Asuka thrive ~ (Nara Pref.) :
The Glittering History of Gold Production (Miyagi, Iwate Prefectures) 81 Awa - The Birthplace of “Japan Blue” (Tokushima Pref.) :
The Grand 1,400-Year History of Japan’s Oldest Road – Takeuchi Kaido road, Yoko-Oji (Oji) – (Osaka, Nara Prefectures) :
The Intricate World of Indigo Shibori Tie-Dyeing (Aichi Pref.) :
The Kunisaki Peninsula – Where Ogres Bring Happiness (Oita Pref.) :
The Martial Towns of the Satsuma Samurai (Kagoshima Pref.) :
The masons of Yatsushiro ~ The stone-making legacy of Masonry Town ~(Kumamoto Pref.) :
The Prehistoric Burial Mounds of Miyazaki (Miyazaki Pref.) :
The Story Behind the Tale of Momotaro (Okayama Pref.) :
Tokamachi, the Ultimate Snow Country: Snowbelt Story (Niigata Pref.)（Tokamachi City Culture and Tourism Promotion Council） :
Volcanic Iwami ~ Prehistoric forests and the Iwami Ginzan silver mines~ (Shimane Pref.) :
Wakanoura Bay ~ A Treasure House of Scenic Beauty ~ (Wakayama Pref.) :
Wakasa Heritage – Connecting the Sea and Kyoto ~ Imperial food purveyors and the Mackerel Road ~ (Fukui Pref.) :
”Shikoku Henro”⎯ Circular pilgrimage route and unique pilgrimage culture :
【Japan Heritage】Landscape Interwoven with Vineyards -Kyotoh-Yamanashi Wine County- :
| Booth No | E-019 |
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| Area | Travel-related companies（Inbound to JAPAN） |
| Official site | https://yuzuroad.jp/english/ |
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