Chiba Prefecture is located in the southeast of the Kanto region and consists of three major regions: Shimousa, Kamiaso, and Awa. The Boso Peninsula stretches across the southern part of the prefecture, where warm currents create a pleasant climate where visitors can enjoy a variety of marine sports such as surfing and swimming. The Tokyo Disney Resort, famous throughout Japan and the world, is crowded with visitors every day, and is loved by people of all ages for its special space away from everyday life and its spectacular events and parades that change depending on the season. The New Year is often celebrated with a visit to Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, a historic Buddhist temple, which attracts about 3 million people for Hatsumode, or New Year's visits to the temple. Chiba Prefecture is also famous for its peanuts, watermelons, and loquats, among which the beautiful Chiba-produced loquat with its large fruit, called "Boshu loquat," has been presented to the imperial family every year since 1909. The prefecture's location near the center of Tokyo and Narita International Airport, the largest air cargo base in Japan, make it very accessible.