Fukushima Prefecture

Fukushima Prefecture spans over 13,783 square kilometers, encompassing Pacific coastal regions, fertile plains, and mountainous areas with Lake Inawashiro at its center.

The region transformed from ancient Mutsu Province into Fukushima Prefecture in 1876, marking a significant shift during the Meiji Restoration period.

The Soma Nomaoi festival features mounted warriors performing traditional equestrian demonstrations while wearing complete samurai armor and carrying ancient weapons.

The prefecture connects to Tokyo through high-speed rail services, with trains departing frequently from major stations in Fukushima City, Koriyama, and Iwaki.

Mount Bandai's 1888 eruption created numerous lakes and wetlands, transforming the landscape into a network of interconnected water features.

Location: Japan

Inception: August 21, 1876

Capital city: Fukushima

Part of: Tōhoku region

Shares border with: Niigata Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture

Website: http://pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/portal-es

GPS coordinates: 37.75028,140.46775

Latest update: June 7, 2025 10:44