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Introduction

무라오카 쓰구마사(村岡 嗣政, Tsugumasa Muraoka)

  • CountryJapan
  • GovernmentYamaguchi Prefecture
  • GovernorMURAOKA Tsugumasa

Symbol

상징물
Emblem Tree Bird Flower Animal
야마구치현 상징마크 야마구치현 현목

Pine Tree

야마구치현 현조

Black Crane

야마구치현 현화

Summer Tangerine

야마구치현 현동물

Formosan Deer

Fish Rock
야마구치현 현어

Blowfish

야마구치현 현석(석탄석(암석))

Limestone(rock)

야마구치현 현조(동광석(광물))

Copper Ore(mineral)

야마구치현 현화(미네층군의 식물화석(화석))

Plant Fossil(fossil)

History

  • Yamaguchi Prefecture, in its current form, was established on November 15, 1871 (1871, Meiji 4) following the abolition of feudal domains in July of that year. It was formed by merging the former Yamaguchi domain with the four provinces of Toyo, Kishu, Iwakuni, and Suo, thus encompassing the previous territories of Nagato and Suo. At that time, the former Yamaguchi domain office was retained and designated as the new prefectural office, and the name Yamaguchi Prefecture was inherited.
    * The abolition of feudal prefectures was an the administrative reform on August 28, 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, when the previous feudal domains were abolished and replaced by centralized prefectural administration under the control of the central government.

Topographic Features

  • Yamaguchi Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of Honshu, and it is highly regarded as a livable prefecture with abundant nature and a warm, favorable climate. It is considered a pleasant place to live nationwide.The prefecture has an area of 6,113 square kilometers and a population of approximately 1.34 million people.
  • With a long coastline stretching about 1,500 kilometers, Yamaguchi Prefecture offers contrasting landscapes between the beautiful, gentle coastal scenery of the Seto Inland Sea National Park and the rugged erosional coastline represented by the Kitakanmon National Park in nortern Nagato. It presents vivid contrasts from the northern to the southern regions.
    Moreover, the green mountains located at the western end of the Chugoku region are home to scenic spots such as Akiyoshidai National Park, which boasts the largest karst plateau and limestone caves in Japan. These mountains showcase a diverse range of ever-changing landscapes throughout the four seasons.

Basic Information

무라오카 쓰구마사(村岡 嗣政, Tsugumasa Muraoka) 일반개요
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Geography/Climate
  • Area: 6,112.55㎢
  • Location:latitude 33° 43’~ 34° 48’, longitude 130° 46’~ 132° 30’
  • Climate:average temperature15, annual precipitation 1,927mm
Population
  • Populaion:1,306,024 persons(as of March 1, 2023)
  • No. of Households:595,472 households (as of March 1, 2023)
Cultural Events
  • Heike Odori(Dance)【Shimonoseki】
  • Iwato Kagura Mai (Kagura Dance Drama)【Ube】
  • Ube Nanban Ondo(Folk Song)【Ube】
  • Osabadaiki Kagura Mai (Dance)【Yamaguchi City】
  • Junino Mai(Dance)【Yamaguchi City】
  • Doi Kagura Mai (Kagura Dance Drama)【Yamaguchi City】
  • Tokuchi Ningyo Joruri (Puppet Theater)【Yamaguchi City】
  • Fushinohiwa-to Taiko (Drum Performance)【Yamaguchi City】
  • Yamaguchi Kigiryu Kyogen (Kyogen Theater)【Yamaguchi City】
  • Ooitatayamatara Taiko (Drum Performance)【Hagi City】
  • Shouden Miko no Mai (Dance)【Hagi City】
  • Nankin Tamasudare (Street Performance)【Hofu City】
  • KiriYamakabuki (Kabuki Theater)【Kudamatsu City】
  • Mitsukuri Kagura (Kagura Dance Drama)【Shunan City】
  • Iwakuni Yukabano Kanmai (Dance)【Iwakuni City】
  • Kitanakayama Kodomo Kagura (Children's Kagura in Kitanakayama area)【Iwakuni City】
  • Mayashirosirama Kagura (Kagura Dance Drama)【Iwakuni City】
  • Shimata Ningyo Joruri Shibai (Puppet Theater)【Hikari City】
  • Atsukishinmei Odori (Dance)【Yanai City】
  • Kitakouchi Kagura (Kagura Dance Drama)【Mine City】
  • Goshiki Gyoji (Traditional Rituals)【Sanyo-Onoda City】
  • Ryuou Densetsu (Dragon King Legend)【Sanyo-Onoda City】
  • Gukahiki Yamadaiko (Drum Performance)【Suo-Oshima Town】
  • Fukuga Kagura (Traditional Theater)【Abu Town】
For further information, please refer to https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/soshiki/97/172153.html
Tourist & Cultural Attractions Tsunoshima Bridge-Shimonoseki City, Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium (Kaiyokan)-Shimonoseki City, Akama Shrine-Shimonoseki City, Rurikoji Temple Five-storied Pagoda-Yamaguchi City, Hagi Castle Town (Hagi Jokamachi)-Hagi City, Hofu Tenmangu Shrine-Hofu City, Mori Clan Gardens (Mori-shi Teien)-Yamaguchi City, Kintaikyo Bridge-Iwakuni City, Motonosumi Shrine (Motonosumi Jinja)-Nagato City, Yanai Shirakabe (White Wall) District-Yanai City, Akiyoshidai Plateau and Akiyoshido Cave-Mine city
Sister & Friendshi9p Provinces/Cities
  • China: Shandong Province(August 12, 1982)
  • South Korea: Gyeongsangnam-do Province (June 26, 1987)
  • Spain: Navarra, Spain (November 11, 2003)
  • USA: Hawaii (August 27, 2022)

Economic STatus

무라오카 쓰구마사(村岡 嗣政, Tsugumasa Muraoka) 경제상황
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Economy
  • GRDP(nomina)l: JPAN 6,382,400,000,000(2019)
  • Per capita income:JPN 3,251,000 (2019)
  • BUDGET(2023):(GA) JPN 7,94 billiion
Industry Industrial structure(as of 2019): Primary Industry 0.5%, Secondary Industry 40.3%, Tertiary Industry 59.2%
Commodities
  • Agricultural Products : Hana-kori (crossbred vegetable of simchae and broccoli), Iwakuni Renkon(lotus root from Iwakuni), Mito Udo (arrowhead from Mito), Hagi Tamanasu (high-quality eggplant weighing over 500g), strawberries, Yumenhotte (mandarine orange with a sweetness level of 13.5 degrees or higher and acidity below 1.35%), summer mandarine oranges, pears, apples, Onju Mikan (mandarine oranges from Onju), chestnuts, Nagato Yuzukichi (Nagato green tea), avalones, rice, clam, Ryudan (gentian flowers),
  • Livestock Products : Yamaguchi Wagyu Kirameki (premium Yamaguchi beef brand), Mukaku Wagyu (Japanese Polled, cattle breed), Choshu Black Chicken
  • Fishery Products: pufferfish, sea urchin, anglerfish, Borizae shrimp, squid, Sesuji Megrim(flatfish found in streams), snow crab, red bream, Benizari fish, octopus, conger eel, hairtail, whale, tile fish
  • Processed Fishery Products:Nori, seaweed, dried fish, anchovies, mentaiko(spicy cod roe), Kamaboko and Chikuwa(fish cake product)
  • Alcoholi and Agricultural Processed Products: Sake (Japanese rice wine), Somen (thin wheat noodles), Yamaguchi Tea
  • Snacks: Uirou (traditional rice cake), summer mandarine orange coolies
  • Crafts:Hagi-yaki (pottery from Hagi), Ouchi-nuri (lacquerware from Ouchi), Akama Byobu (Akama inkstone), marble crafts
  • Industrial Products : Chemical industry products, transporation machinery, petroleum industry products

Others

무라오카 쓰구마사(村岡 嗣政, Tsugumasa Muraoka) 기타사항
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Contact
  • Office: International Division, Department of Tourism, Sports, and Culture, Yamaguchi Prefecture
  • Address: 山口県 山口市  滝町1番1号
  • Tel: 083-933-2347
  • Fax: 083-933-2358
インターネット ホームページ https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/