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Prefecture of Japan

Shizuoka Prefecture

General Information
Name	Shizuoka Prefecture
Native Name	静岡県
Other Names
Settlement Type	Prefecture
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates
Map
Population
Total	3,637,998
Density	auto per km²
Area
Total	7777.42 km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
Type
Leader	Heita Kawakatsu
Time Zone
Standard	UTC
DST	UTC

Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県 , Shizuoka-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. The capital is the city of Shizuoka.

Geography

Shizuoka Prefecture is situated in the central part of Honshu and faces the Pacific Ocean to the south. It is bordered by Kanagawa Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the northeast, Nagano Prefecture to the north, and Aichi Prefecture to the west. The prefecture is known for its diverse geography, which includes the Izu Peninsula, Mount Fuji, and the Suruga Bay.

Major Cities

• Shizuoka (capital)
• Hamamatsu
• Numazu
• Fujinomiya
• Mishima
• Fujieda
• Iwata
• Kakegawa

History

Shizuoka Prefecture has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It was part of the Tōkaidō region during the Edo period, and the area was known for its strategic importance and as a center of commerce and culture. The modern prefecture was established in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration.

Economy

The economy of Shizuoka Prefecture is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The prefecture is a major producer of green tea, and it is also known for its production of wasabi, mandarin oranges, and strawberries. The manufacturing sector includes industries such as automobiles, musical instruments, and electronics.

Education

Shizuoka Prefecture is home to several institutions of higher education, including:

• Shizuoka University
• University of Shizuoka
• Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology
• Tokoha University

Culture

Shizuoka Prefecture has a rich cultural heritage, with numerous festivals, traditional crafts, and historical sites. The prefecture is famous for its Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Kunōzan Tōshō-gū, and the annual Shizuoka Festival. The region is also known for its contributions to Japanese cuisine, particularly dishes featuring fresh seafood from Suruga Bay.

Transportation

Shizuoka Prefecture is well-connected by various modes of transportation. The Tōkaidō Shinkansen (bullet train) runs through the prefecture, providing high-speed rail service to major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. The prefecture also has an extensive network of highways and local railways.

Related Pages

• Prefectures of Japan
• Chūbu region
• Shizuoka (city)
• Hamamatsu
• Mount Fuji
• Izu Peninsula
• Suruga Bay