The visitor centre at Maruoka Castle was made from the same rocks used to build the centuries-old main building. — Photos: JUSTIN ZACK
There is a saying in Japan that goes something like, “out of the 47 prefectures, Fukui is number 46”.
It’s a saying that’s almost always said in jest, but at the same time there’s also some truth to it. It alludes to the fact that Fukui is such an “unknown” prefecture that it’s the second-last on the list.
