Obama City is often considered one of Japan's "Little Kyotos." Since the Edo period, Obama City has been a major mackerel fishing center. It's also known as the starting point of the so-called "Mackerel Highway." The city is home to mountains like Kusayagatake and Hyakurigatake, rivers, bays, and peninsulas. Local specialties include Wakasa lacquerware and Yatabe leeks. And as mentioned at the beginning, fishing is one of the city's major industries. The city has three fishing ports: Obama Fishing Port, Tajima Fishing Port, and Uchisotoumi Fishing Port. Tourist attractions include Obama Seaside Park and the Tomiko Yamakawa Memorial Museum. City festivals include the Castle Festival and the Hashi Festival.