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Kansai, home to abundant water. Northern part of Lake Biwa Japan is blessed with plentiful water resources. Surrounded by the sea, the country has rivers of all sizes flowing down from the mountains that occupy 70% of the country, and the humid climate brings substantial rainfall. In the ancient expression admiring the country,"Toyoashihara no mizuho no kun" (the country of rich harvests of fresh rice), the long, deep involvement of people with water is seen. The Kansai region's high quality of spring water has led to the development of an active sake industry as well as the cultivation of numerous food products making use of water. From industry to transport to recreation, the influence of water is felt on all aspects of daily life. It is therefore vital that water be conserved and effectively used as a resource. This issue discusses Kansai's water assets together with the measures being taken to ensure their future. Column The Blessings of Water Mikumari God, Kawakami God Water for Purification Water rich in the emotions of travel Water that transports culture Water and its role in the Kansai diet Kansai's famous sake sites, Nada, Fushimi Sake Manufacturers in Kansai "Ji-Beer" Breweries in Kansai Tofu , Yuba , Namafu Sweets , Noodles Special Kansai products produced with water Rice , Tea , Usukuchi Soy Sauce , Japanese Beef , Wasabi , Mizu-nasu Kawachi Renkon , River Fishes , Suji-aonori A selection of famous local waters Water in Day-to-day Scenes. Water to see, hear, feel   A Water Tour of Kansai Symbol of the City OSAKA City A Vital Part of Town Life FUKUI Prefecture Ono City Creating Abundant Sentiment Kawayuka: Cool to the Five Senses KYOTO City, Boat Rides in a Riverside ,District of Calm, SHIGA Prefecture Omihachiman City, A Tasteful City of Rivers, MIE Prefecture Kuwana City Producing the Colors of Awa Aizome (indigo dyeing) TOKUSHIMA Prefecture Tokushima City Nurturing Natural Treasures Valley of Giant Salamanders, MIE Prefecture Nabari City, Where the Oriental White Storks Live, HYOGO Prefecture Toyooka City, River of Genji Fireflies,SHIGA Prefecture Santo Town Praying for World Peace and the Future of Humanity NARA Prefecture Nara City Speaking of the farming mind WAKAYAMA Prefecture Shimizu Town Ventures creating new technologies TOKUSHIMA Prefecture Tokushima City New Applications for Cutting with Water Recycling Works to Clean Nori Japanese sayings that refer to water Mother Lake Water Projects in Kansai Water Business Water in the Present   All images Copyright. 1997 Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office. All Rights Reserved.