一面に広がるチューリップ畑。 
            国内トップクラスの出荷量を誇る
                          Niigata boasts one of Japan's largest domestic shipment volumes of tulips, which grow in fields like this one. 
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                                     先人の英知により 
            豊かさを育んできた風土は 
            新しい歴史を切り開く。 
            Like no other city, a designated metropolitan area in a rural setting 
              A government ordinance-designated city, Niigata is a place where modern urbanity coexists with a rural environment. 
            Though Niigata is a prominent rice-growing area, it is also known for its production of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Abundant water resources and the convenience of high-speed transportation networks attract industry of all kinds.  |