Land of Earth

The Land of Earth ( 土の国 , Tsuchi no Kuni ) has seen little attention in the series thus far. It is located north-west of the Land of Fire . Its government leader is the Earth Daimyō . The country is mostly comprised of desolate, rocky areas. The border of the Land of Earth runs along a rocky mountain range, blocking communication with other countries. The wind blowing from the north passes over these mountains, carrying small rocks from the Land of Earth to the surrounding countries. This famous natural phenomenon is called "Rock Rain" ( 岩雨 , Gan'u ).

The "Rock Rice Cake " ( 岩餅 , Iwa Mochi , English TV: Rock Mochi) is a regional specialty of the Land of Earth. The crispy texture of the rice cakes is said to be irresistible.

## Iwagakure [ ]

Main article: Iwagakure Iwagakure ( 岩隠れの里 , Iwagakure no Sato , English TV: Hidden Stone Village, literally meaning: Village Hidden by Rocks) is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries , Iwagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Tsuchikage , of which there have been four in its history. The rocky mountain ranges that surround the village provide a natural stronghold that it is very proud of.

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