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| Morioka 盛岡 |
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| Core city | ||
| 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) | ||
| • Total | 300,740 | |
| • Density | 588/km2 (1,520/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| - Tree | Katsura | |
| - Flower | Rabbitear iris | |
| Phone number | 019-651-4111 | |
| 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.
Images for kids
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Morioka City Hall
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Sansa Odori festival