Shima Province facts for kids
Shima (志摩国 (Shima-no kuni)) was an old province in Japan. It was located in the area that is now part of Mie Prefecture. People sometimes called it Shishū (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help)).
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A Look Back: Shima's History
During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan went through many big changes. One of these changes was how the country was organized. The old provinces, like Shima, were changed into new areas called prefectures. This happened in the 1870s. Maps of Japan were updated to show these new prefectures.
Important Places: Shrines and Temples
Shima Province had important religious sites. Izawanomiya jinja and Izawa jinja were the main Shinto shrines of the area. These shrines were very important places for people to worship and connect with their beliefs.
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A map showing the area of Shima Province.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Shima para niños
