Maebashi is often referred to as the "City of Water, Greenery, and Poets" thanks to its pure rivers, abundant nature, mountains, and volcanoes. Likewise, it gave birth to several contemporary Japanese writers and poets.
In 1991, Michelin established Research & Development centers in the Gunma region. The latter is home to Japanese manufacturing and automotive industries. Today, Michelin's aim is to develop in the region by reinforcing the ties between the tire industry, the government, and universities. In August 2023, Japan Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. moved its headquarters to Ota, a neighboring city of Maebashi.
Moreover, Maebashi hosts several universities such as the Maebashi Institute of Technology or the Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences. The city's economy deeply relies on air conditioning and compressor manufacturing, as well as the production of tofu-based edibles. Maebashi is a well-connected city thanks to its advanced railway system and its network of highways.
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