Iwaki Province (718) facts for kids
Iwaki Province (called 石城国 (Iwaki-no kuni) in Japanese) was an old area in Japan. It was located in what is now Fukushima Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture on the big island of Honshū. This province existed for a short time, starting in the year 718 and ending sometime between 722 and 724.
What Was Iwaki Province?
An old Japanese province was like a region or a state. It was a way to divide and manage the country. Iwaki Province was one of these historical divisions. It helped the government keep track of people and land.
A Look at Its History
Iwaki Province was created during the time of Empress Genshō. An Empress is a female ruler, similar to a queen, who leads the country. She decided to create this new province in 718.
Why Were Provinces Created?
New provinces like Iwaki were often created to help the government manage Japan better. As the country grew, it became important to organize different areas. Creating new provinces helped with things like collecting taxes and keeping peace. It also helped to control new lands that were becoming part of Japan.
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