Gathering around “cold yellowtail” to renew old friendships, Kawasaki City and its long-associated Toyama Himi City foster exchanges among related parties.

The Kawasaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a key economic organization supporting businesses in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was established in the post-World War II period, specifically in 1946, to foster the region’s industrial recovery and growth, which has historically been centered on heavy manufacturing and technology. Today, it continues to promote local commerce, facilitate networking, and contribute to the area’s economic development.

Himi City is a coastal city in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, historically known as a prosperous fishing port since the Edo period. It is famous for its fresh seafood, particularly yellowtail (*buri*), and its well-preserved Himi Banya-gai, a district of traditional wooden fishermen’s huts. The city also features historical sites like the ruins of Matsukura Castle and is known for its vibrant summer festivals and scenic views of the Sea of Japan.

Toyama Prefecture is a coastal region in central Honshu, Japan, historically known as “Etchū Province” and long celebrated for its rich pharmaceutical traditions and high-quality rice cultivation. Today, it is a major industrial hub for precision machinery and chemicals, while also attracting tourists with its dramatic Northern Japan Alps scenery, UNESCO-listed Gokayama gassho-style villages, and the iconic Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

Kawasaki City is a major industrial and residential hub in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, located between Tokyo and Yokohama. Historically, it developed rapidly from the early 20th century as a center for heavy industry, including the Keihin Industrial Zone. Today, it is also known for cultural sites like the Kawasaki Daishi temple and the annual Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus).