In Shikama Town, Kami District, agriculture is the mainstay of the local economy. While rice farming is the primary focus, perilla is also cultivated. The town is united under the motto "Home of the Kappa." The town has even come up with a town theme song, "Kappa Boogie Shikama." The Ojojihara Training Area of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is located to the south of town. This area is a great lover of kappas, and is home to the Bobcat Festival and Shikama Hirasawa Onsen, also known as "Kappa no Yu," which attracts many tourists. Shikama Town, Kami District, has a deep and unbreakable relationship with kappas. In this way, the town is contributing to the development of the region in a variety of areas.