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| Capital | Okayama (city) |
| Region | Chūgoku |
| Island | Honshū |
| Governor | Masahiro Ishii |
| Area (rank) | 7,112. is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The Regions of Japan are not official administrative units but have been traditionally used as the regional division of Japan in a number of contexts The or is the westernmost region of Honshū, the largest Island of Japan. The four main Islands of Japan are Hokkaidō Honshū Kyūshū Shikoku or Honshu is the largest Island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaidō across the Tsugaru Strait, north of A governor is a governing official usually the executive (at least nominally to different degrees also politically and administratively of a non-sovereign level of government is the governor of Okayama Prefecture in Japan, first elected in 1996 Rank 32 km² (15th) |
| - % water | 0. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 3% |
| Population (October 2005) | |
| - Population | 1,957,056 (21st) |
| - Density | 275 /km² |
| Districts | 10 |
| Municipalities | 27 |
| ISO 3166-2 | JP-33 |
| Website | www.pref.okayama.jp/ kikaku/kokusai/momo/e/ |
| Prefectural Symbols | |
| - Flower | Peach blossom (Prunus persica var. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. National population 127708050 Rank Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume There are three basic types of municipalities in Japan: cities, towns and villages. ISO 3166-2JP is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes it is the subset of ISO 3166-2 which applies to Japan. The peach ( Prunus persica) is a species of Prunus native to China that bears an edible juicy fruit also called a peach Alternate meanings See Blossom (disambiguation Blossom is a term given to the Flowers of Stone fruit trees vulgaris) |
| - Tree | Red pine (Pinus densiflora) |
| - Bird | Lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus) |
 Symbol of Okayama Prefecture |
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Okayama Prefecture (岡山県 Okayama-ken?) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū island. This article is about the tree For other uses of the term "pine" see Pine (disambiguation. The cuckoos are a family Cuculidae, of Near passerine Birds The order Cuculiformes, in addition to the cuckoos also includes the The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 sub-national Jurisdictions one "metropolis" (都 to) Tokyo; one " circuit For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The or is the westernmost region of Honshū, the largest Island of Japan. or Honshu is the largest Island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaidō across the Tsugaru Strait, north of An island (ˈaɪlənd or isle (/ˈaɪl/ is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water in two dimensions above high tide and isolated from other significant The capital is the city of Okayama. is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan.
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History
During the Meiji Restoration; Bitchu Province, Bizen Province and Mimasaka Province were combined to form Okayama Prefecture. The, also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, or Renewal, was a chain of events that led to enormous changes in Japan 's political and social structure was a province of Japan on the Inland Sea side of western Honshū, in what is today western Okayama Prefecture. Bizen (備前国 -no kuni) was a province of Japan on the Inland Sea side of Honshū, in what is today the southeastern part Mimasaka (美作国 -no kuni) or Sakushu (作州 sakushū) was a province of Japan in the part of Honshū that is
Geography
Okayama Prefecture borders Hyōgo Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture and Hiroshima Prefecture. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kinki region on Honshū Island WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū It faces Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea and includes 90 islands in the sea. is the smallest (225 km long and between 50 and 150 km wide and least populous (4141955 as of 2005 of the four main islands of Japan, located south of Honshū An inland sea is a shallow Sea that covers central areas of continents during high stands of Sea level that result in marine transgressions In modern days
Okayama Prefecture is home to the historic town of Kurashiki. is a historic city located to the west of Okayama, Japan, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea. Most of the population is concentrated around Kurashiki and Okayama. is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. The small villages in the northern mountain region are aging and declining in population--more than half of the prefectures municipalities are officially designated as depopulated[1].
Cities
Fifteen cities are located in Okayama Prefecture:
Towns and villages
Towns and villages in each district:
Mergers
Economy
Demographics
Transportation
Railways
Culture
Pottery
Bizen-yaki (Bizen pottery). is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of November 1, 2006, the city has an estimated Population of 45542 and the is a city located near the western end of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Bizen was also an old province of Japan is a city located in Okayama, Japan. is a city located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated Population of 44271 and the density of 182 people is a city located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated Population of 58060 and the density of 427 is a historic city located to the west of Okayama, Japan, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea. is a city in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The March 31 2005 merger of the towns of Hokubō, Katsuyama, Ochiai, Yubara, is a city located in Okayama, Japan. It is the result of a merger involving the former town of the same name is a city located in Okayama, Japan. As of October 1 2005, the city has an estimated Population of 30073 (17048 males 19025 females is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. is a city located in the southern part of Okayama Prefecture, Japan. "Soja" redirects here For the reggae band see Soldiers of Jah Army. is a city located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated Population of 24781 and the density of 108 is a city located in the southern Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated Population of 68169 and the density is a city located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2003 the city had an estimated Population of 89974 and the density of 484 The was most recently used as an administrative unit in Japan between 1878 and 1921 and is roughly equivalent to the County of the United States, ranking at the level below Aida (英田郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a village located in Aida District, Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the village has an estimated Population of 1752 and a is a district located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated Population of 55658 and a density of 621 is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated Population of 10908 and a is a district located in Okayama, Japan. As of August 31, 2004, the district has an estimated Population of 14546 and a is a town located in Kaga District, Okayama, Japan. As of August 31, 2004, the town has an estimated Population of Katsuta (勝田郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated Population of 6564 and a is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated Population of 11338 and a Kume (久米郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a town located in Kume District, Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated Population of 5881 and a density is a town located in Kume District, Okayama, Japan. As of March 1, 2004, the town has an estimated Population of 17776 Maniwa (真庭郡 Maniwa-gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a village located in Maniwa District, Okayama, Japan. In 2003 the village had an estimated Population of 1047 and a Oda (小田郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated Population of 21285 is a town located in Oda District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Tomata (苫田郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a town located in Tomata District, Okayama, Japan. In 2005, The towns of Okutsu and Kagamino and the villages of Kamisaibara Tsukubo (都窪郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a town located in Tsukubo District, Okayama, Japan. As of May 1, 2008, the town has a Population of 12225 Wake (和気郡 -gun is a district located in Okayama, Japan. is a town located in Wake District, Okayama, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated Population of 12485 and a density The following is a list of mergers that occurred in the 2000s in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
Sports
The sports teams listed below are based in Okayama.
- Association Football (soccer)
- Volleyball
Tourism
Some tourist attractions are:
- The Koraku-en Japanese garden (後楽園 Kōraku-en?) located in Okayama City. are a football (soccer club based in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan is a historic city located to the west of Okayama, Japan, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea. Honours; Kurowashiki All Japan Volleyball Championship Runners-up (1 2005; Domestic Sports Festival (Volleyball is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan. This article is about a garden located in Okayama for the garden in Tokyo see Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, is a Japanese garden located in is the capital city of Okayama Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan.
- Okayama Castle (岡山城 Okayama-jō?) located in Okayama City. Okayama Castle (岡山城 Okayama-jō) is a Castle in the city of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture in Japan.
- Shizutani School (閑谷学校 Shizutani Gakkō?), located in Bizen City. Bizen was also an old province of Japan is a city located in Okayama, Japan.
- Bikan Historical Area (倉敷美観地区 Kurashiki Bikan Chiku?), located in Kurashiki City. is a historic city located to the west of Okayama, Japan, sitting on the Takahashi River, on the coast of the Inland Sea.
- Tivoli Park (チボリ公園 Chibori Kōen?), located in Kurashiki City.
- Bisei Astronomical Observatory (美星天文台 Bisei Tenmondai?), located in Ibara Town (following dissolution of Bisei Town). is a city located in Okayama, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated Population of 44271 and the density of 182 people was a town formerly located in Oda District, Okayama, Japan. On March 1, 2005, Bisei merged into the city of Ibara.
Miscellaneous topics
Anime and manga
The anime and manga series Tenchi Muyo! take place in this part of Japan, and many characters are named after geographical features and landmarks of the area. (anime in Japanese, ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is an Anime, Light novel, and Manga series created by Masaki Kajishima and Hiroki Hayashi about a boy named Tenchi Masaki, In the anime and manga series "Nerima Daikon Brothers," the character Mako speaks with an Okayama accent. (anime in Japanese, ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a manga and 12 episode comedy Anime series that follows the adventures of childhood friends (and cousins Hideki Ichiro and Mako who form the band "Nerima Daikon Brothers
Notables
- Yuko Arimori, marathon runner. Yuko Arimori (1966 is a Japanese professional marathon runner and a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42
- Naoto Fujiki, actor. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works
- Tesshō Genda, voice actor. is a Seiyū, or Voice actor who was born in Okayama Prefecture, Japan on May 20, 1948. A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they
- Ryutaro Hashimoto, Kiichiro Hiranuma and Inukai Tsuyoshi, former Prime Ministers of Japan. Ryutaro Hashimoto (橋本 龍太郎 Hashimoto Ryūtarō, July 29, 1937 - July 1, 2006) was a Japanese Politician ( 28 September 1867 - 22 August 1952) was a prominent pre-World War II right-wing Japanese Politician and the 35th ( 20 April 1855 – 15 May 1932) was a Japanese Politician and the 29th Prime Minister of Japan from 13 December The is the usual English-language term used for the Head of government of Japan, although the literal translation of the Japanese name for the office is Prime
- Sen'ichi Hoshino, baseball manager. January 22, 1947, is a former Japanese professional baseball player and manager In Baseball, the head coach of a team is called the manager (or more formally the field manager) this individual controls matters
- Koshi Inaba, singer. is a Japanese vocalist. His real name is. He graduated from the Faculty of Education at the Yokohama National University, and has a degree in Mathematics
- Keizo Nakanishi, singer.
- Joe Odagiri, actor. is a Japanese Actor, who was born in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works
- Sesshu Toyo, suiboku master. or often also simply Sesshū, 1420-1506 was one of the most prominent masters of Suibokuga (ink painting and a Rinzai Zen Buddhist Ink and wash painting is an East Asian type of Brush painting also known as wash painting or by its Japanese name sumi-e (墨絵
- Joichiro Tatsuyoshi, boxer. Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (辰吉 丈一郎 born May 15, 1970) is a former World Boxing Council (WBC world bantamweight champion from Kurashiki Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight,
- Nobuo Yana, actor.
- Haruka Fukushima, mangaka. is a Shōjo Mangaka. She made her manga debut in 1999 in Nakayoshi Magazine with her award-winning manga Sakuranbo Kiss is the Japanese word for a comic artist or Cartoonist. Outside of Japan, Manga usually refers to a Japanese Comic book and mangaka
- Masashi Kishimoto, mangaka. (born 8 November 1974 is a Japanese manga artist, most well known for creating the Manga series Naruto. is the Japanese word for a comic artist or Cartoonist. Outside of Japan, Manga usually refers to a Japanese Comic book and mangaka
- Seishi Kishimoto, mangaka. is a Japanese manga artist and the younger twin brother of Masashi Kishimoto (creator of Naruto) is the Japanese word for a comic artist or Cartoonist. Outside of Japan, Manga usually refers to a Japanese Comic book and mangaka
- Daisuke Takahashi, Olympic figure skater. Daisuke Takahashi (born March 16, 1986 in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese Figure skater. Figure skating is an athletic Sport in which individuals pairs or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging
- Dorlis, jazz musician. Dorlis (1982 is the stage name for a Japanese musician from Okayama, Okayama Prefecture. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States
- Michio Maeda, Koi breeder. (kɔɪ or more specifically (niɕikigoi literally " brocaded carp" are ornamental domesticated varieties of the Common carp Cyprinus carpio.
- Megumi Fujii, MMA Fighter. Megumi "Mega Megu" Fujii (藤井 恵 Megumi Fujii, born April 26, 1974) is a Female Japanese mixed martial artist
References
- ^ Okayama official website accessed Nov. 2007
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