Fukushima Prefecture
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| Fukushima Prefecture | |||||||||
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| Map of Japan with Fukushima highlighted | |||||||||
| Capital | Fukushima (city) | ||||||||
| Region | Tōhoku | ||||||||
| Island | Honshū | ||||||||
| Governor | Yūhei Sato | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 13,782.54 km² (3rd) | ||||||||
| - % water | 0.9% | ||||||||
| Population (January 1, 2003) | |||||||||
| - Population | 2,119,218 (17th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 154 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 13 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 61 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-07 | ||||||||
| Website | www.pref.fukushima.jp/ index_e.html | ||||||||
| Prefectural symbols | |||||||||
| - Flower | Nemotoshakunage (Rhododendron brachycarpum) | ||||||||
| - Tree | Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata) | ||||||||
| - Bird | Narcissus Flycatcher (Ficedula narcissina) | ||||||||
| - Fish | {{{Fish}}} | ||||||||
| Symbol of Fukushima Prefecture Symbol of Fukushima Prefecture | |||||||||
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Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region on the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Fukushima.
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[edit] History
In the 4th century, Fukushima was incorporated into the Yamato Province, Japan's first unified nation.
The Shirakawa Barrier and the Nakoso Barrier were built around the 5th century to protect 'civilized Japan' from the 'barbarians' to the north. Fukushima became a Province of Mutsu after the Taika Reforms were established in 646.<ref>Takeda T., page 10.</ref>
The province of Fukushima was conquered by Prince Subaru in 1293. This region of Japan is also known as Michinoku and Ōshū.
The Fukushima Incident took place in the prefecture after Mishima Michitsune was appointed governor in 1882.
[edit] Geography
Fukushima is the southernmost prefecture of Tōhoku region, and the closest to Tokyo. It is divided by mountain ranges into three regions called (from west to east) Aizu, Nakadōri, and Hamadōri.
The coastal Hamadōri region lies on the Pacific Ocean and is the flattest and most temperate region, while the Nakadōri region is the agricultural heart of the prefecture and contains the capital, Fukushima City. The mountainous Aizu region has scenic lakes, lush forests, and snowy winters.
[edit] Cities
Thirteen cities are located in Fukushima Prefecture:
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[edit] Towns and villages
Towns and villages in each district:
[edit] Mergers
[edit] Economy
The coastal region traditionally specializes in fishing and seafood industries, and is notable for its electric and particularly nuclear power-generating industry, while the upland regions are more focused on agriculture.
The capital region has a strong industry in software and electronics.
[edit] Demographics
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[edit] Culture
Legend has it that an ogress, Adachigahara, once roamed the plain after whom it was named. The Adachigahara plain lies close to the city of Fukushima.
[edit] Tourism
Aizuwakamatsu was the site of an important battle in the Boshin war, during which 19 teenage members of the Byakkotai committed ritual seppuku suicide. Their graves on Mt. Iimori are a popular tourist attraction.
Kitakata is well known for its distinctive Kitakata ramen (Chinese noodles) and well-preserved traditional storehouse buildings, while Ouchijuku in the town of Shimogo retains numerous thatched buildings from the Edo Period.
Mount Bandai, in the Bandai-Asahi National Park, erupted in 1888, creating a large crater and numerous lakes, including the picturesque 'Five Coloured Lakes' (Goshiki-numa). The area is popular with hikers and skiers.
[edit] Famous people
Mazie K. Hirono, current US Representative and former Lieutenant Governor for Hawaiʻi, was born in Fukushima Prefecture during 1947, and moved to Hawaiʻi in 1955.
Hideyo Noguchi, the doctor who contributed to knowledge in the fight against syphilis and yellow fever. The Japanese government created the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize in his honour. This was first awarded in May 2008.<ref>Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize</ref>
Seishiro Okazaki (January 28, 1890 – July 12, 1951) was a Japanese American healer, martial artist, and founder of Danzan Ryu jujitsu. Born in Kakeda, Date County in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, he immigrated to Hawaii in 1906
[edit] References
- Takeda, Toru; Hishinuma, Tomio; Oguma, Chiyoichi; Takiguchi, R. (July 7, 2001), Fukushima - Today & Tomorrow, Aizu-Wakamatsu City: Rekishi Shunju Publishing Co., ISBN 4-89757-432-3
[edit] External links
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- Official Fukushima Prefecture website (Japanese)
- Official Fukushima Prefecture website
- ... Fukushima map (1891)
- Associação Fukushima Kenjin do Brasil
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