Kagoshima Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kagoshima Prefecture |
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| Capital | Kagoshima | ||||||||
| Region | Kyushu (Saikaidō) | ||||||||
| Island | Kyushu | ||||||||
| Governor | Yūichirō Itō | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 9,132.42 km² (10th) | ||||||||
| - % water | 0.2% | ||||||||
| Population (December 1, 2010) | |||||||||
| - Population | 1,703,406 (24th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 186.52 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 8 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 43 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-46 | ||||||||
| Website | www3.pref.kagoshima.jp/ foreign/english/ |
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| Prefectural Symbols | |||||||||
| - Flower | Miyamakirishima (Rhododendron kiusianum) | ||||||||
| - Tree | Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora) |
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| - Bird | Lidth's Jay (Garrulus lidthi) | ||||||||
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 Symbol of Kagoshima Prefecture |
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Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県, Kagoshima-ken) is a special area, like a state, in Japan. It's located on the island of Kyushu. The main city and capital of Kagoshima is Kagoshima City.
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A Look at Kagoshima's Past
Kagoshima Prefecture was formed from two older areas of Japan. These were called Ōsumi and Satsuma. It also includes the northern parts of the Ryukyu Islands.
During the Sengoku period (a time of wars) and the Edo period (a time of peace), the Shimazu family ruled Ōsumi. They were a powerful family from Satsuma.
This region was very important in the Meiji Restoration. This was a big change in Japan's history. Famous people from Kagoshima include Saigo Takamori and Tōgō Heihachirō. They helped shape modern Japan.
Key Moments in Kagoshima's History
- 713: Ōsumi Province became separate from Hyūga Province.
- 1543: The first gun was brought to Japan by Portuguese traders.
- 1549: Catholic missionary Francis Xavier arrived in Kagoshima.
- 1914: The Sakurajima volcano erupted.
- 2004: The Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) line opened in Kagoshima.
Exploring Kagoshima's Geography
Kagoshima is in the southern part of Kyushu. It faces the Pacific Ocean. It shares its borders with Kumamoto Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture.
Cities and Towns in Kagoshima
Kagoshima Prefecture has many cities. The capital city is Kagoshima. It is also a "core city," which means it's a very important city in Japan.
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Kagoshima's National Parks
About 9% of Kagoshima's land is protected as National Parks. These parks help keep nature safe.
Important Shrines and Temples
Kagoshima has several important religious sites. Kagoshima jinja, Hirasaki jinja, and Nitta Hachiman-gū are chief Shinto shrines. They are known as ichinomiya in the prefecture.
Related pages
Images for kids
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Kagoshima from space
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Sakurajima and Kagoshima City
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Makurazaki
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Amami City
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Tarumizu
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Shiranami Stadium.
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Kagoshima-Chuo Station
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Kagoshima City Tram
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Jōmon Sugi in Yaku Island
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Mangrove native forest in Amami Island
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A crane observation centre in Izumi crane migration grounds
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Ohara style folk dance in Kagoshima Ohara Festival in November
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Sand bath style in Ibusuki Spa
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Map of Kagoshima Prefecture
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Kagoshima para niños
