Prefecture/City:	Shizuoka Prefecture
Capital/Prefecture:	Shizuoka City
Governor/Mayor:	Heita Kawakatsu
Area:	7,780 square km (3,004 square miles)
Population:	3.72 million as of November 2013
Flower:	Azalea
Tree:	Sweet osmanthus
Bird:	Japanese paradise flycatcher

Business & Industry:

Shizuoka is the prefecture that produces the most green tea leaves and its derivative products. Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki manufacture their motorcycles in the prefecture, making up 66% of the domestic market, while Yamaha and Kawai also manufacture their keyboards here.

Tourism & Culture:

Visitors to Shizuoka can enjoy various high quality green tea products including maccha and relax in hot springs with a prime view of Mt. Fuji. The Izu Peninsula is a popular spot for surfing, snorkeling and other beach activities.

Famous for:

Mt. Fuji, green tea, motorcycles, tangerines and beach activities. Whale watching can be enjoyed off the coast of Izu Peninsula.