Morioka, Iwate facts for kids
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Morioka
盛岡
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盛岡市 · Morioka City | ||
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![]() Location of Morioka in Iwate prefecture
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Country | Japan | |
Region | Tōhoku | |
Prefecture | Iwate prefecture | |
Area | ||
• Total | 886.47 km2 (342.27 sq mi) | |
Population
(2005)
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• Total | 300,740 | |
• Density | 588/km2 (1,520/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) | |
- Tree | Katsura | |
- Flower | Rabbitear iris | |
Address | 12-2 Uchimaru, Morioka-shi 020-8530 |
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Website | www.city.morioka.iwate.jp |
Morioka (盛岡市 Morioka-shi) is a city in the Tōhoku region of Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture.
It has been recognized as a core city since 2008.
History
In the 9th century, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro led forces which brought the region under imperial control.
In 1599, Morioka was founded as a castle town (jōka-machi).
In the Boshin War, Morioka was a pro-shogunate city.
During the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake, Morioka was hit by a 6.1 earthquake.
Culture
The Iwate Museum of Art (IMA) is in Morioka. IMA's collection includes works works by notable local artists.
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