Connected to Honshu and Shikoku by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and the Naruto Bridge, Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty—its crystal-clear blue sea, lush green mountains, sunsets that sink into the ocean, and star-filled night skies. Awaji Island is also steeped in legend as the birthplace of Japan and, in ancient times, was known as Miketsukuni, a land that supplied fresh seafood and other delicacies to the Imperial Court. Today, it remains a treasure trove of fresh ingredients where visitors can savor the richness of Japan's nature, cuisine, culture, and history.

On the western coast of Awaji Island, new forms of entertainment unique to the region are sharing its appeal with the world through the use of intellectual property (IP) content. For example, Nijigen no Mori, a purely Japanese anime theme park, brings to life the worlds of globally renowned Japanese anime, manga, and games. Visitors can enjoy immersive attractions and activities that engage all five senses, blending nature with technology to create the illusion of stepping into the very heart of these fantastical stories.