Miyazaki prefecture is well known as a treasure trove of many Japanese histories, mythology and a heritage of samurai battlefields.
Within Miyazaki, Miyakonojo City & Kirishima Geopark have abundant views of vast land scapes, such as mountains, basins, ponds, paddy fields, flower gardens, as well as some historic buildings and many more seasonal scenaries.
In addition, Miyazaki's prosperous foods and reasonable prices make itself known as an ideal long-term film shooting locations.
Miyazaki was already used as location for the James Bond film, You Only Live Twice (1976), and many other numerous samurai dramas.