Yokkaichi City: A harbor where Japanese industry and culture interweave.

Yokkaichi City, lying quietly in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan, on the northeast coast of Mie Prefecture, is like a pearl with a unique glow, shining brightly over the years. Industry is its eye-catching label. As an important petrochemical base in Japan, numerous refineries and chemical plants are spread out in an orderly manner along the coast. Pipelines crisscross and high towers soar into the sky, operating day and night to transport energy to support the operation of Japan's manufacturing industry. The billowing smoke has been transformed into controllable "industrial notes" under strict control, writing a chapter on economic take-off and witnessing the path of industrial transformation from extensive to green and efficient. Its cultural landscape is equally outstanding. The sea breeze is gentle at Yokkaichi Port, fishing boats and cargo ships are intertwined at the dock, and the seafood market is full of fresh goods just landed, including plump fish and crabs, and crystal clear shellfish. After cooking, they become the most delicious food on the tongue, nourishing the local community. Ancient streets, wooden buildings and Japanese-style courtyards are scattered around. In the cherry blossom season, pink and white petals flutter, creating a dreamy flower path. People dress in traditional costumes and walk through festivals, inheriting folk customs and allowing the ancient charm and the new look to coexist harmoniously in this land.