Ashikaga City, bordering Tochigi and Gunma prefectures, is one of the areas in Tochigi Prefecture. Long known as a textile town, it has recently begun focusing on the manufacturing of plastics and other products in addition to textiles. Its active involvement in other commerce gives it a dual character. Ashikaga City's specialties include indigo dyeing and Kusakumo Yokan. At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can see a large wisteria trellis. This wisteria boasts a long history, dating back 145 years. It is also the symbol of Ashikaga Flower Park. The Watarase Summer Festa Ashikaga Fireworks Festival is held in this area every year. This fireworks festival boasts a long history dating back to 1903.