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AOMORI
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h A prefecture of Japan located in the Tohoku Region.
a The capital is the city of Aomori.
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e Total Area: 9,606.26 km2 (3,709.00 sq mi)
r FUKUSHIMA
Total Population: 597,185
A prefecture of Japan located in the Tohoku region
on the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of
Fukushima.
Major Cities:
Total Area: 9,606.26 km2 (3,709.00 sq mi)
Aomori (capital) Hirakawa Mutsu
Total Population: 449,507
Gonohe Hirosaki Tohoku
Goshogawara Kuroishi Towada Major Cities:

Hachinohe Misawa Tsugaru Aizuwakamatsu Koriyama Soma
Economy: Date Minamisuma Sukagawa

The Aomori region is dominated by traditional indus- Fukushima (capital) Motomiya Tamura
tries such as farming, forestry, and fishing. Iwaki Nihonmatsu

Customs and Heritage: Kitakata Shirakawa
-Hakoji Temple: This temple houses the oldest Bud- Economy:
dha ashes in Japan. It has the largest three-story pa- The coastal region specializes in fishing and seafood
goda in Japan and a 1000 year old cedar tree.
industries, while the upland regions are more focused
-Hirosaki Castle: Located in Hirosaki City, it is one on agriculture. This prefecture produced 20.6% of
of the best places in Japan for cherry blossom view- Japan's peaches and 8.7% of cucumbers.
ing is . Travelers come from around the world to
view over 2500 cherry blossoms that bloom every Customs and Heritage:
spring. -Adachigahara Plain : Legend has it that an ogress
once roamed the plain after whom it was named.
-Juniko Lakes: The name means "twelve lakes" but
the area is actually composed of 33 bodies of water. These plains are close to the city of Fukushima.
These lakes reflect various brilliant colors. Aoike -The Otori Castle: Built in the 12th century by the
Lake, is a rich blue color almost resembling a piece Sato family (lords of Iizaka) and Ioji Temple are both
of the sky on the ground. located just outside of Fukushima.

-Mount Osore the "Mountain of Dread": on the Cuisine: N/A
Shimokita Peninsula, it is one of three mountains in
Japan dedicated to Buddha. The Japanese believe the
souls of the dead reside here. During the summer
many Japanese and tourists travel to this mountain.

Cuisine: N/A
MIYAGI
A prefecture of Japan in the Tohoku Region on Hon-
shu island. The capital is Sendai.

Total Area: 7,285.16 km2 (2,812.82 sq mi)

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