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==History== |
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Fukushima was once called "Shinobu-no-sato," the village of Shinobu. In the 12th century [[Suginome Taro]] built Suginome Castle and the village began to develop as a castle town surrounding [[Fukushima Castle]]. During the [[Edo period]], Fukushima began to grow prosperous from the production of silk and its name became well-known even in [[Kyoto]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]] in 1868 a prefectural office was established in Fukushima and the [[Bank of Japan]] established an office in the city. This was the first national bank in the Tōhoku Region.<ref>Takeda T., page 66.</ref> The city was founded on April 1, 1907. On July 1, 2008 [[Iino, Fukushima|Iino]], from [[Date District, Fukushima|Date District]], was merged into the city of Fukushima. |
Fukushima was once called "Shinobu-no-sato," the village of Shinobu. In the 12th century [[Suginome Taro]] built Suginome Castle and the village began to develop as a castle town surrounding [[Fukushima Castle]]. During the [[Edo period]], Fukushima began to grow prosperous from the production of silk and its name became well-known even in [[Kyoto]]. After the [[Meiji Restoration]] in 1868 a prefectural office was established in Fukushima and the [[Bank of Japan]] established an office in the city. This was the first national bank in the Tōhoku Region.<ref>Takeda T., page 66.</ref> The city was founded on April 1, 1907. On July 1, 2008 [[Iino, Fukushima|Iino]], from [[Date District, Fukushima|Date District]], was merged into the city of Fukushima. |
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Following the [[2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami|earthquake and consequent tsunami on Friday 11 March 2011]], 3 nuclear power stations have been severely damaged. The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station has been shaken by 2 hydrogen-oxygen explosions. The first explosion at reactor 1 blew the building to pieces and sent plumes of smoke into the air. A second explosion at reactor 3 on March 14 tore through the surrounding building and sent huge plumes of smoke and debris into the sky above. Reactor 2 blew up as well on March 15. It is feared that a [[nuclear meltdown]] may occur, perhaps creating a second, less severe, Chernobyl.<ref>[http://www.peoplestar.co.uk/index.html?news=497 « New blast shakes nuclear plant »], ''peoplestar.co.uk'', Retrieved on 2011-03-14.</ref> |
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People in the effected area's are advised to use iodine pills. |
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Revision as of 11:14, 15 March 2011
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Fukushima
福島 | |
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| 福島市 · Fukushima City | |
 Fukushima City | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Fukushima in Fukushima Prefecture | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Tōhoku |
| Prefecture | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Takanori Seto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 746.43 km2 (288.20 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2007[1]) | |
| • Total | 289,483 |
| • Density | 387.82/km2 (1,004.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Zelkova serrata [1] |
| - Flower | Peach [1] |
| - Bird | Great tit [1] |
| Phone number | 024-535-1111 |
| Address | 3-1 Gorōuchimachi, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima-ken 960-8601 |
| Website | City of Fukushima |
Fukushima (福島市, Fukushima-shi, meaning "good-fortune island") is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan[citation needed].
It lies about 250 km north of Tokyo and 80 km south of Sendai . Although the city is located inland, the prefecture has several Pacific ports such as Onahama and Sōma. Fukushima Airport is located in nearby Sukagawa.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 290,866 and the density of 389.68 persons per km². The total area is 746.43 km².
History
Fukushima was once called "Shinobu-no-sato," the village of Shinobu. In the 12th century Suginome Taro built Suginome Castle and the village began to develop as a castle town surrounding Fukushima Castle. During the Edo period, Fukushima began to grow prosperous from the production of silk and its name became well-known even in Kyoto. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868 a prefectural office was established in Fukushima and the Bank of Japan established an office in the city. This was the first national bank in the Tōhoku Region.[2] The city was founded on April 1, 1907. On July 1, 2008 Iino, from Date District, was merged into the city of Fukushima.
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References
- Takeda, Toru; Hishinuma, Tomio; Kamieda, Kinuyo; Dale, Leigh; Oguma, Chiyoichi (August 10, 1988), Hello! Fukushima - International Exchange Guide Book (1988 ed.), Fukushima City: Fukushima Mimpo Press
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