Shizuoka, Shizuoka
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Shizuoka (静岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a city designated by government ordinance.
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Demographics
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 702,697 and the density of 511.48 persons per km². The total area is 1,373.85 km².
Wards
- Aoi-ku (Former Shizuoka north of the Tokaido Main Line excluding Osada district)
- Suruga-ku (Former Shizuoka south of the Tokaido Main Line and Osada district)
- Shimizu-ku (Former Shimizu city)
History
During the Edo period, Shizuoka was first occupied by Tokugawa Ieyasu. At that time, it was named Sunpu (駿府), a contraction of Suruga no Kokufu. Later it was a fief of Tokugawa Tadanaga (a son of Ieyasu), and finally directly administered by the Shogunate.
The city was founded on April 1, 1889.
The 2003 merger with the city of Shimizu (current Shimizu-ku) created the larger Shizuoka to gain government ordinance in 2005.
Economy
Culture
The city has a strong tradition of soccer. An example of this is its J. League club Shimizu S-Pulse.
An annual International Busker's Festival (Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka) is held in November.
Transportation
Railroad
Shizuoka lies on the JR main rail line from Tokyo to Osaka "Tokaido main line" and is well served by the Shinkansen, limited express and regional trains. Central station of Shizuoka is close to the city centre Shizuoka also has a LRT line "Shizuoka Railway".
Colleges and universities
- Shizuoka University
- University of Shizuoka
- Tokai University
- Tokoha Gakuen University
- Shizuoka Eiwa Gakuin University
Media
Print Media
The Shizuoka Shimbun is the area's primary newspaper.
Broadcast Media
Major attractions
Notable natives
- Kazuyoshi Miura (Japanese football Player)
- Yoshitaka Amano (World-Famous Japanese Artist)
Sister cities
External links
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