Toyama, Hokuriku: An Unforgettable Encounter 🌟

Toyama, also known as the "Pharmaceutical Capital," gained fame in 1690 during the Edo period. 🌇❄️ The remarkable efficacy of "Mikoto-dan," a medicine developed in Toyama Prefecture, led to its reputation as a "Pharmaceutical Capital." 🌟Subsequently, the second feudal lord of Toyama, Maeda Masanari, led his entire family to diligently research and innovate in pharmaceuticals. From that time on, Toyama embarked on a centuries-long history in the pharmaceutical industry... 🌇❄️ Through the accumulation of time, Toyama has now produced many world-renowned Japanese pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies. 🏥 🎨 In Toyama Castle Ruins Park, there stands a statue of Maeda Masanari. As a tourist, of course, I can't deeply feel these things. The impression Toyama Prefecture left on me is that of a city with artistic genes. 🌟 The streets are lined with statues, and various trams run through them. There are the Toyama Museum of Art, the Glass Museum, and the most beautiful Starbucks... 🎨 The unique soul of this small city is displayed through architecture, public spaces, and artistic humanities. When walking on the streets, you can inadvertently discover many creative designs, which hide artistic symbols. 🌇❄️ Many public space designs even reflect artistic aesthetics in the daily breath of the city. 🎨 Located on the eastern side of Toyama, the Tateyama and Hida mountain ranges form the "Japanese Alps" in the Hokuriku region of northern Japan. 🌟In winter, the snow-capped mountains surround Toyama, which seems to be placed in a snowy gallery. 🎨My February trip to Hokuriku was an unforgettable encounter with Toyama. #Japan 🌇❄️