Tōzō

Tōzō [最坎 とうぞう] is a city located in the far north of Saka Prefecture. As of 2022, it had a population of around 10,000, making it the second-smallest city in the prefecture.
Tōzō is the furthest north settlement in the prefecture, and borders the city of Fuyumizu in Heisai Prefecture, for which it is a bedroom community. A portion of the city's area is taken up by the Sakanohonde National Park. Tōzō is known primarily for its rural charm and picturesque landscape, which features virgin woodlands and rugged hills. The city is also known for its hot spring resort, Sakate Reijō.
Besides that the city is also well known for its tea production. It is one of the northernmost places in Kanton where tea is able to be grown. The area's fertile soil, clean air, and mild climate provide ideal growing conditions for the plants. Tea production has been a vital part of Tōzō's economy and culture for centuries, with many small family-run tea farms still operating in the region.