Yoshida Town in Haibara County is currently enjoying a favorable financial situation. The reason for this is the attraction of businesses. Yoshida Town's proactive approach has paid off, successfully attracting factories from major companies, and industry has a major presence in the town's industry. Other industries include agriculture and fishing, with melon production being particularly thriving. Other local specialties include melons, lettuce, and eel. Famous sights in the town include the cycads at Nomanji Temple and Oyama Castle. Cycads refer to evergreen shrubs, and the Nomanji cycads are known as one of Japan's top three cycad sites. The town is also adjacent to three cities in Shizuoka Prefecture, including Shimada City.