Fukuyama Plain, Alluvial plain in Fukuyama and Fuchū, Japan.
The Fukuyama Plain spreads across southeastern Hiroshima Prefecture with flat terrain at sea level and soil rich in river sediment deposits. The area combines farmland with urban centers and industrial facilities that have developed across the landscape.
During the Edo period, tidal flats were transformed into productive farmland through land reclamation projects, especially around the Ashida River delta. These changes created the foundation for the towns and economic activity visible today.
Rice farming has shaped this area for centuries, with local farmers following seasonal patterns that connect the land to cultural practices and community life. Walking through the villages here, you see how agriculture remains woven into daily rhythms and local identity.
The region is well connected by railways and highways, making it easy to travel between towns and explore different parts of the plain. The flat topography and good infrastructure make moving around straightforward for visitors.
Despite its farming heritage, the plain now hosts one of Japan's largest steel production facilities that operates alongside rice fields. This blend of agricultural tradition and heavy industry in the same landscape is striking.
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