Ogawamachi, Hiki District, has long been a region with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and is home to a company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which was the birthplace of the area. It is also famous for its washi paper, which is believed to have been produced there for 1,300 years. A specialty product is the renowned handmade Hosokawa paper, which is a nationally designated Important Intangible Cultural Property. Other notable products include silk textiles and joinery. Tourist attractions in Ogawamachi, Hiki District, include the Saitama Traditional Crafts Hall, Miharashi-no-Oka Park, and the Yoshida Family Residence, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. Events include the Ogawamachi Tanabata Festival and the Hatsuratsu Morning Market. Local specialties include Chushichimeshi (rice with simmered vegetables) and Joro Unagi (prostitute eel), available at a traditional Japanese inn established in 1855.