Everything about Hiroshima Prefecture totally explained
is a
prefecture of
Japan located in the
Chūgoku region on
Honshū island. The capital is the city of
Hiroshima.
History
The area around Hiroshima, formerly divided into
Bingo and
Aki provinces, has been a center of trade and culture since the beginning of Japan's recorded history. Hiroshima is a traditional center of the Chūgoku region and was the seat of the
Mori clan until the
Battle of Sekigahara.
Hiroshima is home to two
UNESCO World Heritage sites:
- the Atomic Dome in Hiroshima, one of the few remnants of prewar Hiroshima following the atomic bombing in 1945;
- Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, famed for filling with water and appearing to "float" during high tide.
Geography
Hiroshima prefecture lies in the middle of Chūgoku, facing
Shikoku across the
Seto Inland Sea. Most of the prefecture consists of mountains leading towards
Shimane Prefecture, but rivers produce rich plains near the coast, and the prefecture also includes many small islands in the Inland Sea. The sheltered nature of the Inland Sea makes Hiroshima's climate very mild.
Cities
Fourteen cities are located in Hiroshima Prefecture:
Towns and villages
These are the towns and villages in each
district:
Mergers
Economy
Hiroshima's main industries include automobiles (
Mazda is headquartered in Hiroshima Prefecture) and shipbuilding (
Kure was one of the main naval bases of the
Imperial Japanese Navy and remains a major commercial yard).
Culture
Sports
The sports teams listed below are based in Hiroshima.
Football(soccer)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Hiroshima city)
Baseball
Hiroshima Toyo Carp (Hiroshima city)
Volleyball
JT Thunders (Hiroshima city)
Tourism
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Hiroshima Castle
Shukukei Garden
Mitaki Temple
Itsukushima Shrine
Momiji-dani Park
Mt. Misen
Miyajima Aquarium
Senko Temple
Jodo Temple
Saikoku Temple
Onomichi Castle
Onomichi City Art Museum
Further Information
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