Miyazaki Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Miyazaki Prefecture |
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| Capital | Miyazaki | ||||||||
| Region | Kyushu | ||||||||
| Island | Kyushu | ||||||||
| Governor | Shunji Kono (since 20 January 2011) | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 6,684.67 km² (19th) | ||||||||
| - % water | 0.3% | ||||||||
| Population (December 1, 2010) | |||||||||
| - Population | 1,128,412 (37th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 168.81 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 6 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 26 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-45 | ||||||||
| Website | www.pref.miyazaki.lg.jp | ||||||||
| Prefectural Symbols | |||||||||
| - Flower | Hamayu (Crinum asiaticum var. japonicum) | ||||||||
| - Tree | Phoenix palm (Phoenix canariensis) | ||||||||
| - Bird | Ijima copper pheasant (Phasianus soemmerringii ijimae) | ||||||||
| - Fish | |||||||||
 Symbol of Miyazaki Prefecture |
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Miyazaki Prefecture (宮崎県, Miyazaki-ken) is a special area in Japan. It is called a prefecture. You can find it in the Kyushu region on the island of Kyushu. The main city and capital of Miyazaki Prefecture is Miyazaki City.
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History of Miyazaki
After a big change in Japan called the Meiji Restoration, the area known as Hyūga Province was given a new name: Miyazaki Prefecture. This happened a long time ago. Today, Miyazaki is well-known for its yummy foods, especially its meat and fresh fruits.
Geography and Nature
Miyazaki Prefecture is located on the eastern side of the Kyushu island. Its beautiful coastline faces the huge Pacific Ocean to the southeast. To the north, it shares a border with Ōita Prefecture. On its western side, you'll find Kumamoto and Kagoshima Prefectures.
Main Cities
Miyazaki Prefecture has several important cities. Here are some of them:
- Ebino
- Hyūga
- Kobayashi
- Kushima
- Miyakonojō
- Miyazaki (This is the capital city!)
- Nichinan
- Nobeoka
- Saito
National Parks
About 12% of Miyazaki Prefecture's total land area is set aside for national parks. These parks are special places that protect nature and wildlife. They are great for exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
Unique Plants
Miyazaki is one of only two places in the whole world where a very special fungus grows. This fungus is called Chorioactis geaster. It's quite rare and interesting!
Shrines and Temples
Tsuno jinja is a very important Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture. Shinto shrines are places of worship in Japan. Ichinomiya means it was historically the most important shrine in the area.
More About Miyazaki
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Miyazaki Prefectural Art Museum
- You can find more information about Miyazaki here: JNTO Miyazaki
Images for kids
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Ōyodo River in Miyazaki City
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Cape Toi, habitat of Cycas revoluta (Sotetsu)
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Takachiho Valley
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Miyazaki para niños
