A rich and varied land and a history of streets centered around the Tokaido byway have fostered Shizuoka’s unique culture. Above all, teas, hothouse melons, dried sardine fry and Japanese horseradishes are tops in Japan in terms of crops, production and retail volume. The production of Unshu oranges and strawberries is also one of the greatest in Japan. Moreover, there are other foods such as Shizuoka oden and locally-brewed sake loved by fans all over Japan.