Minokamo City has a reputation for being a very livable city, having been ranked in the top 10 in rankings of livable cities. It's also known for its large foreign population, fostering a global environment. Minokamo City has a city color, and the line blue color has been chosen as the city's color. Persimmons and other fruits are cultivated extensively in the city, and these persimmons are used in the city's specialty, Dojo Hachiya persimmons. Dojo Hachiya persimmons are dried persimmons with a history of 1,000 years. Various manufacturing industries are also active, and the city has an industrial park. The city is home to tourist attractions such as Japan Showa Village and Minokamo Health Forest.