Tsukuba City, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is close to Narita Airport and is surrounded by Mount Tsukuba. Combining a natural environment with major air transportation, the city is known as a highly livable and comfortable place to live. Blueberries and green onions are among the city's specialties. The area is also promoting various initiatives based on the concept of a city full of smiles. Commercial facilities are being developed in Tsukuba Hikari no Mori, and various illuminations are lit up, making it a tourist spot within the city. The city is also developing as an academic town, with research facilities such as the Tsukuba Expo Center and Tsukuba Science City.