Land of Earth (TTF)

The Land of Earth (土の国, Tsuchi no Kuni) is located north-west of the Land of Fire. The country is mostly comprised of desolate, rocky areas. The border of the Land of Earth runs along a rocky mountain range, blocking communication with other countries. The wind blowing from the north passes over these mountains, carrying small rocks from the Land of Earth to the surrounding countries. This famous natural phenomenon is called "Gan'u" (岩雨, "Rock Rain"). The Land of Earth borders four countries; the, the , the , and the Land of Stone.

The "Rock Rice Cake" (岩餅, Iwa Mochi) is a regional speciality of the Land of Earth. The crispy texture of the rice cakes is said to be irresistible.

Iwagakure
Iwagakure (岩隠れの里, Iwagakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Rocks") is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. As one of the five great ninja villages, Iwagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the. There have been three Tsuchikage, the most recent being Ōnoki. Iwagakure is well-known for the rock-hard attitude of its shinobi; as soon as the Tsuchikage gives an order, the Iwa-nin do so without hesitating, even if it means death. Iwagakure ninja seem to specialize in earth release techniques.