Shiki district, Administrative district in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Shiki district is an administrative division in central Nara Prefecture that comprises three separate towns: Kawanishi, Miyake, and Tawaramoto. These communities form a unified local administrative area within the prefecture.
The district was established in 1897 through a merger of three former administrative territories named Shikijō, Shikige, and Toichi. This consolidation created the foundation for the area's present-day governance structure.
The district maintains administrative practices that reflect Japanese governmental organization, functioning as a key component within Nara Prefecture's municipal structure.
The district is located in central Japan and is accessible by local transportation links. The three towns are spread across the area, so visitors should plan to use local transport to explore different parts of it.
The name Shiki is written with the Japanese characters 磯城, which reflect a historical connection to ancient provincial names. These characters have maintained their significance in regional identity across centuries.
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