Blessed with a warm climate, Okayama City's Kita Ward is famous nationwide as a producer of premium fruits, with Muscat grapes, white peaches, and greenhouse melons cultivated in abundance in the north. Meanwhile, the southeastern part of the ward is lined with high-rise buildings and apartment buildings, creating a modern cityscape. The area around JR Okayama Station, where numerous trains depart and arrive, is the prefecture's largest commercial district, home to a variety of institutions, including shopping centers, businesses, and government agencies, making it a political and economic center. There are also many art museums, theaters, and sports facilities, making this a highly convenient city. Many traditional festivals have been passed down, including the Happone Cherry Blossom Festival and the Mitsu Region Lion Dance Festival, both well-known.