Maebashi

The capital of Gunma Prefecture in Japan's northern Kantō region, Maebashi sits along the water with mountains visible from the city and carries a self-styled identity as the "City of Water, Greenery and Poets" — a title rooted in its pure waterways, green surroundings, and its role as birthplace of several modern Japanese poets, including Sakutarō Hagiwara. The city centre has a walkable café and restaurant scene, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• Population332,149
• Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.9 mi