Fujioka, Tochigi
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This article is about the town in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. For the Japanese city in Gunma Prefecture see Fujioka. For the town in Aichi Prefecture see Fujioka, Aichi.
Fujioka (藤岡町 Fujioka-machi) was a town located in Shimotsuga District, Tochigi, Japan.
As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 18,472 and a density of 305.57 persons per km². The total area was 60.45 km².
On 29 March 2010, Fujioka, along with the towns of Ōhira and Tsuga, all from Shimotsuga District were merged into the city of Tochigi.
[edit] Famous people
- Toshiaki Kawada, All Japan Pro Wrestling champion
- Tochigiyama Moriya, 27th yokozuna in sumo
[edit] External links
- Fujioka official website (Japanese)
Coordinates: 36°16′N 139°39′E / 36.267°N 139.65°E
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