Shunan

① Climate

Reference: JMA Climate Normals 1991–2020 / Tokuyama Station

• Annual mean temperature: 16.3 °C
• Warmest month (avg): August ~ 28.0 °C / Coldest month (avg): January ~ 5.8 °C
• Humidity: Highest July ~ 82% / Lowest February ~ 67%
• Snowfall: Little (0 to a few cm per year)
• Sunshine: Longest around Oct–Nov
• Annual precipitation: ~ 1,780 mm (Max: July ~ 260 mm / Min: January ~ 65 mm)

② Landforms

 Faces the Seto Inland Sea; mountains to the north and coastal industrial plains to the south.
 The Tomita and Shimada Rivers run through the center, forming deltaic land near their mouths.
 Forested hills continue north toward Tokuji, creating lush green ridges.
 Short distances between sea and mountains support both nature and industry.

③ Industry

 Centered on petrochemicals and energy, with port logistics, agriculture/forestry/fisheries, and tourism/exchanges also active. Downtown commerce and local food processing continue to thrive.
Local specialties

• Shūnan honey: Harvested from rich satoyama woodlands.
• Takase green tea: A traditional local tea.
• Shikano Farm pork: A regional livestock brand.

④ Local Culture & Character

 Commercial-town culture from the former Tokuyama Domain intertwines with modern industrial culture.
 Harbor festivals, shopping-street traditions, and mountain-village rituals remain vibrant.
 Zoos, parks, and art facilities offer many places for citizens to relax.

• Tokuyama Summer Festival Grand Dance: A large, citizen-participation bon dance.
• Daido-odori (former Kumage Town): An elegant dance tradition since the Edo period.
• Shikano Kagura: A classic sacred performance dedicated at shrines.