Abu

① Climate

Reference: JMA climate normals 1991–2020 / approx. Hagi station

• Annual mean temperature: 15.6 °C
• Seasonal peaks: Aug ~26.8 °C (high) / Jan ~5.5 °C (low)
• Humidity: highest ~83% (Jul) / lowest ~69% (Mar)
• Annual snowfall: very little (0–a few cm / year)
• Sunshine: longest around Oct–Nov
• Annual precipitation: ~1,800 mm (max: Jul ~270 mm / min: Feb ~80 mm)

② Landform

 Facing the Sea of Japan with coves and rocky shores along the coast.
 The ridges of the Chūgoku Mountains press close behind, with forests and satoyama landscapes.
 River terraces and alluvial plains develop along the lower Abu River.
 Harbors and woodlands sit in proximity — a landscape rich in nature.

③ Industry

 Built on fishing (squid, horse mackerel, yellowtail, etc.) and agriculture (citrus, rice, vegetables). The Michi-no-Eki hub anchors local product sales and tourism exchange.
Local specialties

• Abu Sea Bream: branded fish from the Sea of Japan coast.
• Abu Salt: revival of traditional natural salt making.
• Yuzu products: aromatic citrus grown in upland areas.

④ Local Culture & Character

 A lifestyle where fishing-village and mountain-village cultures meet.
 Festivals and kagura (sacred dance) traditions vary by district.
 Resident-led town initiatives draw attention nationwide.

• Abu Kagura: an old performing art with regionally distinct dances.
• Nago Ondo: a folk song of fishing villages, performed at summer festivals.
• Uda Taiko: creative drumming by local youth groups.