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Fukushima (city)

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Fukushima is a busy capital city in Japan.

Fukushima City with a view of Fukushima Station
Fukushima City with a view of Fukushima Station

It sits in the northern part of the Nakadōri region. This area is part of the Fukushima Prefecture. The city is located in the southwest of the Fukushima Basin.

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20091011 Fukushima Basin tagged

Nearby mountains surround this low area. The Arakawa River flows through the city.

Arakawa River (Fukushima City)
Arakawa River (Fukushima City)

Many people live here in a large number of households. The city is known for its many different parts and its history.

Nature and relaxation are big parts of the city. On the outskirts, you can find many onsen. These are warm, natural baths that people visit to relax.

Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima, Japan
Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima, Japan

Some famous areas include Iizaka Onsen, Takayu Onsen, and Tsuchiyu Onsen. You can also find beautiful scenery like crater lakes.

Goshikinuma-azuma 0810
Goshikinuma-azuma 0810

For sports fans, the city has the Fukushima Race Course. This is a special place for horse racing. It is the only track for the Japan Racing Association in the Tōhoku region.

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FKK7000

The history of this place goes back a very long time. In ancient times, people lived near the Abukuma River. Archaeologists found a large settlement there called the Miyahata Site.

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Surigamigawa-536-r1

Later, a castle was built near the rivers. This was Daibutsu Castle, which was also called Suginome Castle.

Fukushima Prefectural Government (02.19.2009)
Fukushima Prefectural Government (02.19.2009)

It was named after a large Buddha statue kept inside. Eventually, this area became the center of political power. This led to the name change to Fukushima.

Many changes happened as the city grew over the years. In 1871, the first version of Fukushima Prefecture began. The city was named the capital of the prefecture.

Fukushima city hall
Fukushima city hall

In 1887, a train line called the Tōhoku Main Line opened. This connected the city to other places like Kōriyama.

JR logo (east)
JR logo (east)

By 1907, Fukushima officially became a city. At that time, it had about 30,000 people living there. The city continued to grow with new schools and banks.

Today, Fukushima is a place where history meets modern life. You can see old sites and new buildings together. The city has many ways to travel. There are trains, buses, and even light rail lines.

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AbukumaKyukoSen2005-4

You can drive on scenic roads like the Bandai-Azuma Skyline.

Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima, Japan
Bandai-Azuma Skyline in Fukushima, Japan

The city also has museums for art and history.

It remains a very important center for the whole region.

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20091011 Fukushima Basin tagged.jpg
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Arakawa River (Fukushima City).jpg
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