Kyoto Prefecture is located in the center of the Kinki region and consists of five major regions: Kyoto City area, Tango region, Nakatan region, Nantan region, and Yamashiro region. It rains a lot throughout the year, and due to its basin topography, summers are hot and humid and winters are cool, but humidity is high all year round. Kyoto Prefecture's summers are known as "oil-soaked" and its winters as "cold at the bottom," indicating the extreme difference in temperatures. Kyoto Prefecture is home to many historical sites that are uniquely Japanese, such as Kiyomizu Temple, which is registered as a World Heritage site, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine with its many vermilion torii gates, and Kinkakuji Temple, which is registered as a World Cultural Heritage site. Traditional Japanese culture and scenery are very popular among foreign tourists, attracting many people from both Japan and abroad. Kyo tsukemono, a specialty of Kyoto, is made by pickling high-quality vegetables using traditional techniques and is not intended for long-term preservation. Kyoto Prefecture is a beautiful and serene place with a deeply rooted culture that values the traditions handed down from generation to generation.