Tokushima Prefecture facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tokushima Prefecture |
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| Capital | Tokushima (city) | ||||||||
| Region | Shikoku | ||||||||
| Island | Shikoku | ||||||||
| Governor | Kamon Iizumi | ||||||||
| Area (rank) | 4,144.95 km² (36th) | ||||||||
| - % water | 1.5% | ||||||||
| Population (October 1, 2001) | |||||||||
| - Population | 824,108 (44th) | ||||||||
| - Density | 199 /km² | ||||||||
| Districts | 8 | ||||||||
| Municipalities | 24 | ||||||||
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-36 | ||||||||
| Website | pref.tokushima.jp/english/ | ||||||||
| Prefectural Symbols | |||||||||
| - Flower | Sudachi (Citrus sudachi) | ||||||||
| - Tree | Yamamomo (Myrica rubra) | ||||||||
| - Bird | White heron | ||||||||
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 Symbol of Tokushima Prefecture |
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Tokushima Prefecture (徳島県, Tokushima-ken) is a special area in Japan. It is one of the 47 prefectures that make up the country. Tokushima is found in the Shikoku region, on the island of Shikoku. The main city and capital of Tokushima Prefecture is Tokushima City.
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Discovering Tokushima's Past
Before Japan changed its government in the Meiji Restoration, the area now known as Tokushima Prefecture was called Awa Province. It has a long and interesting history.
Important Moments in Tokushima's History
- Around 4th century BC: People in Awa started growing rice. This was during the Yayoi period, when farming became very important in Japan.
- Around 3rd century AD: Large burial mounds were built in Awa. These mounds are from the Kofun period, a time when powerful leaders were buried in grand tombs.
- Around 8th century: People in Awa used wooden tablets called mokkan to keep records. This shows how they managed information long ago.
- 1586: Tokushima Castle was built. Castles were important for defense and as homes for powerful lords.
- 1625: A special rule was made about Indigo. This rule gave one group control over making and selling indigo dye, which was very valuable.
- 1945: Tokushima City was bombed by planes from the Allied forces during World War II.
Exploring Tokushima's Geography
Tokushima Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of the island of Shikoku. It has beautiful coastlines facing both the Seto Inland Sea and the big Pacific Ocean.
Neighboring Prefectures
- To the northeast, Tokushima shares a border with Kagawa Prefecture.
- To the west, you will find Ehime Prefecture.
- To the southeast, it borders Kōchi Prefecture.
Sharing Water Resources
For a long time, Tokushima and Kagawa prefectures have had discussions about sharing water. This issue has been important since the 1850s. To help manage water, the Yanase Dam was built in 1953.
Major Cities in Tokushima
Here are the main cities you can find in Tokushima Prefecture:
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Towns and Villages of Tokushima
Tokushima Prefecture also has many smaller towns and villages, grouped into different districts:
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Protecting Nature: National Parks
About 9% of all the land in Tokushima Prefecture is set aside as National Parks. These parks help protect the beautiful natural areas and wildlife.
Important Shrines and Temples
Ōasahiko jinja is a very important Shinto shrine in Tokushima. It is known as the chief shrine (ichinomiya) for the whole prefecture. Shinto shrines are places of worship in Japan's traditional religion.
More About Japan
If you want to learn more about Japan, check out these pages:
- Provinces of Japan
- Prefectures of Japan
- List of regions of Japan
- List of islands of Japan
- Tokushima Vortis (a local soccer team!)
Images for kids
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Pocarisweat Stadium in Naruto.
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Tokushima Prefectural Office building.
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A beautiful view of Iya Valley in Miyoshi.
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A scenic view of Mount Tsurugi.
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The Onaruto-bridge and the famous Naruto whirlpools.
See also
In Spanish: Prefectura de Tokushima para niños
