Suzuka, Mie Facts for Kids

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Suzuka

鈴鹿市

City

Suzuka City Office

Flag

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Location of Suzuka in Mie Prefecture

Suzuka

Location in Japan

Kansai, Tōkai

Area

• Total

194.46 km² (75.08 sq mi)

Population

(August 2015)

• Total

196,835

• Density

1,010/km² (2,600/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)

- Tree

Japanese zelkova

- Flower

Satsuki azalea

Phone number

059-382-1100

Address

1-18-18 Kanbe, Suzuka-shi, Mie-ken 513-8701

Suzuka (鈴鹿市, Suzuka-shi) is a Japanese city in Mie Prefecture on the island of Honshū.

As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 197,437 and the density of 1,010 people per km². The total area is 194.67 km².

About 83 km east from Nara, and 52 km southwest from Nagoya.

History
Local Dialects
Industry
Motor racing circuit
Gallery
Related pages
See also

History

Main page: List of the 53 Stations of the Tōkaidō

In the Edo period, Ishiyakushi-juku and Shōno-juku were 44th and 45th of the 53 shogunate-maintained waystations (shuku-eki) along the Tōkaidō road which connected Edo and Kyoto. Both Tōkaidō rest stops are within the boundaries of modern Suzuka.

In December 1942, two towns and twelve villages were merged to form Suzuka. It was a military administered city, and had a population of 52,000. After World War II, many automotive companies and other industries moved into Suzuka.

Local Dialects

Suzuka is by the Suzuka Quasi National Park (the boundary between Suzuka and Shiga). Since the industrial boom, it has been a interchange point for the main commuter train lines. With the mix of commuters passing through Suzuka city, the local dialect (hōgen) is a mixture of three, variations of Japanese.

Industry

Suzuka has a significant industrial base. It has large factories for both Sharp and Honda.

Motor racing circuit

Suzuka Circuit map

Suzuka Circuit was the home of the Japanese Grand Prix from 1987 to 2006.

The Grand Prix returned in 2009 and the racing continues through the present.

It was the only figure-of-eight circuit in the championship, and is very popular with the drivers.

Next to the circuit is the Honda Safety Riding/Driving School. Thousands of car and motorcycle drivers have been trained at the school. Graduates include many police officers and instructors throughout the world.