Odawara City in Kanagawa Prefecture is surrounded by mountains and hills and is the fourth largest city in the prefecture. With excellent transportation, it is a major hub for information transmission. Local specialties include oden, dried fish, and lanterns. Odawara Castle Tower, offering a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, is also a popular tourist spot. Mount Choko features a weeping cherry tree with a long history dating back to the Edo period. A single tree is impressive enough, and the area is bustling with tourists from all over the country who come to see this weeping cherry tree. The Odawara factory of Lion, a famous toothpaste manufacturer, is also located in this area.