Watari Town in Watari District, characterized by its warm climate, is a major strawberry farmer. The region's specialty, harako rice, is so highly acclaimed that it has been selected as one of the top 100 local specialties. Half of Watari Town in Watari District is farmland, so agriculture is the main focus. Apple production is also active, rivaling strawberry production within Miyagi Prefecture. Processed foods such as wine are made using these, which are used to promote the local area. There are many tourist attractions in this area. Among them, Tori-no-umi is said to have many places where singing sand makes a sound when you walk on it. There are singing sands all over the country, but this area is the largest.