Highest Mountain in Japan

At 3,776 meters, Mt. Fuji is the undisputed winner in this category, beating its nearest rival by a full 583 meters.

Deepest Bay in Japan

Here again, there is no contest. Suruga Bay is approximately 2,500 meters deep, 1,000 meters more than the next deepest. The bay is extraordinarily rich in life, and is home to about 1,000 different species of fish.

Highest Volume of Spring Water in Asia

This record goes beyond Japan’s borders. The Kakita River, which collects rain water from Mt. Fuji, has a flow of over one million tons of water a day. These waters are known for their purity and have featured in such lists as “Japan’s 100 Best Waters” and “100 Nature Spots to Preserve in Japan for the Twenty-first Century.”

Largest Number of Dragonfly Species

Nature lovers are enchanted by the Okegadani marshes in Iwata City, which are home to 67 varieties of dragonfly, including the critically endangered Libellula Angelina.

World’s Longest Wooden Bridge

The Horai Bridge, which crosses the Oi River was built in 1880 and is 897-meters long. It is also the only wooden toll bridge in Japan and is often used in movies.

Largest Number of Japanese Inns and Secondary Residences

Shizuoka’s stunning setting and scenery makes it a favorite for both short-term and long-term visitors. The prefecture boasts 7% of all the traditional inns in Japan and 18% of all secondary residences, gaining a clear No.1 position in both categories.

Number One in Green Tea

Shizuoka boasts the No.1 position in a number of green tea related categories, including the largest tea harvest, the greatest number of tea plantations, and the largest shipment volume.? In all three categories, it is ahead of its nearest rival, Kagoshima, by a very large margin.

The Largest Producer of Mikan and Navel Oranges

Shizuoka’s name is closely associated with the production of “Unshu Mikan” (clementines) of which it is the largest producer, as is the case also for navel oranges.

The Largest Market Share of Wasabi

The popularity of Japanese cuisine worldwide has considerably increased demand for wasabi (Japanese horseradish). Shizuoka, where it was first cultivated, has the largest wasabi market share in Japan, accounting for 55% of total domestic output value.

Seafood Number Ones

There are quite a few seafood categories in which Shizuoka is No.1. These include both the largest catch of bonito in Japan and the top bonito fishing port at Yaizu, a 100% share in cherry-colored shrimp and spider crabs catches, the largest catches of yellowfin tuna, herring and whitebait, and the largest number of farmed rainbow trout. Shizuoka is also No.1 in Japan in harvesting agar-agar and "nori" seaweed varieties.

All of Japan's Pianos

As the birthplace of Japan's leading brands, Shizuoka to this date accounts for 100% of Japan's piano production and shipments, and is also therefore the largest exporter of pianos.

The Largest Share of Motorcycle Production

Japan’s three leading motorcycle manufactures, the world-famous Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki brands, are all based in Shizuoka, as are many of their suppliers, and the prefecture accounts for 66% of all domestic production.

And More…

A full list would really be too long but other Shizuoka Number Ones include production of plastic models, miniature Shinto shrines for the home, doll parts, CDs, corduroy, mobile phones, duvets, clematis, and fishing vessels, as well as the largest per capita consumption in Japan of ice cream and sorbet.