"Web3.0 x Kagoshima Prefecture" Initiatives utilizing Web3.0 in Kagoshima Prefecture, a prefecture with history and innovation

Located at the southern tip of Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture is dotted with various islands, including Yakushima. It has a deep connection with nature, including Sakurajima, known as one of Japan's most active volcanoes, Tanegashima, famous as the place where firearms were introduced, and Amami Oshima, surrounded by emerald blue waters and known as the "Galapagos of the Orient," with its diverse ecosystem.

Kagoshima Prefecture is also known as a leading hot spring kingdom, with about 100 hot springs and over 2,700 hot springs, the second highest number in Japan. In addition to these, Kagoshima Prefecture has a variety of famous products, including black pork, Annou potatoes, and Sakurajima radishes.

Kagoshima Prefecture is also deeply connected to history. In addition to the firearms mentioned above, events that can be considered turning points in history, such as the introduction of Christianity, have occurred in Kagoshima Prefecture. This shows that Kagoshima Prefecture has functioned as an important trading port since ancient times.

Speaking of history, the Shimazu clan, who ruled Kyushu for a long time from the Kamakura period to the Edo period, is well known. The fame of Saigo Takamori, who was particularly active from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era, is immeasurable. His popularity continues to grow, with dramas depicting his life being aired on numerous occasions.

He was loved by many of his comrades, and his strength and achievements in creating a new Japan from Satsuma have made him a memorable leader in Japanese history.

Perhaps because Kagoshima Prefecture is a place where new cultures were introduced and where history was a turning point, various efforts are being made to develop new technologies. Among these are efforts related to Web 3.0.