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Miyazaki Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Miyazaki Prefecture has a population of 1,073,054 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 7,735 km2 (2,986 sq mi). Miyazaki Prefecture borders Ōita Prefecture to the north, Kuma ...
on the island of
Kyushu
is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as , and . The historical regional name referred to Kyushu and its surroun ...
in Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1924. As of July 2022, the city had an estimated population of 399,788 and a population density of 621 persons per km2. The total area is 643.67 km2.
Miyazaki Airport
, also known as Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport, is an international airport located south southeastAIS Japan of
and Miyazaki seaport serve the city.
History
In 1870, Hyuga Province was renamed to Miyazaki Prefecture with Miyazaki being its capital. After the completion of the nationwide railroad system, many new people began to settle in the area.
In 1940, the imperialist Shōwa regime constructed the 37 meter Hakkō Ichiu pillar upon the legendary site of
humid subtropical climate
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with hot, humid summers and cool winters. During the summer, the city is particularly prone to typhoons, one of which drenched the city with of rain in one day on 16 October 1939. The wettest month since records began has been September 1886 with and the driest December 1988, which stands as the only month with no measurable precipitation.
Surrounding municipalities
Miyazaki Prefecture
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Miyakonojō
is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1924. As of June 1, 2019, the city has an estimated population of 161,137, with 70,549 households and a population density of 247 per km2. The total area is 653.36 km2 ...
Kobayashi
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Art figures
Film, television, theater and music
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Asiana Airlines
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operates a sales office on the sixth floor of the Miyazaki Daiichi Seimei Building in Miyazaki.
Dell Inc
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Dell sells personal computers (PCs), servers, data ...
has their two call centers in Japan then had opened the one on the 5th floor of Carino Miyazaki Building in Miyazaki.
Points of interest
* Miyazaki Prefectural Office became famous as a tourist spot when
Hideo Higashikokubaru
is a Japanese politician. He originally rose to fame as a comedian and actor under the stage name , and was known for his role in the popular game show ''Takeshi's Castle''.
He served as the Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture from 2007 to 2011, re ...
, a national celebrity, became the prefectural governor of Miyazaki.
* Miyazaki-jingū, a shrine in the city's center, is one of Miyazaki's sacred dedications to Japan's first emperor, Jinmu.
* Heiwadai Tower or "Peace Tower" (also known as the Hakkō ichiu monument), in the expansive
Heiwadai Park
or Miyazaki Peace Park is a municipal park in Miyazaki, Miyazaki on Japan's Kyushu Island. A popular honeymoon destination for Japanese couples, the park's Peace Tower has generated controversy because of its place in Japanese history.
Park de ...
, is a must-see for tourists. Originally the "Tower of the Emperor," symbolizing Japanese imperial expansion, it was renamed for peace after the events of
World War II
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.
* Aoshima Island and shrine boasts some rare rock formations known as the Devil's Washboard among a peaceful beach setting, and it is a popular relaxation and play destination for locals and travelers alike. The
Aoshima Subtropical Botanical Garden The is a botanical garden located in the Aoshima neighborhood of the city of Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, near the island of Aoshima.
The garden contains 400 species of subtropical plants.
See also
* List of botanical gardens in Jap ...
is also located nearby and is free to the public, including their greenhouse which features colorful lighting during some summer evenings.
* The Tom Watson Golf Course was produced by Tom Watson, an American professional golfer.
* Phoenix Zoo is a combination live animal zoo and child-centered amusement park.
* The Citizen's Forest is a large park near the Phoenix Zoo. Located on its grounds is the Misogi-ike, Pond of Purification, that is the birthplace of the sun goddess Amaterasu according to legend.
* The Ikimen Burial Mounds are located in Miyazaki and include the Ikime-no-mori Yukokan, Activity Centre, where visitors learn the history of the burial mounds and learn about ancient activities.
* Miyazaki City is known for its excellent surfing conditions year-round. Kisakihama Beach, Aoshima Beach, and Shirahama Beach are popular surfing spots all within the city limits.
* Kaeda Valley is a free public park and natural reserve featuring walking paths and hiking trails (various difficulty levels and estimated times to completion). Kaeda is a forested area with a river running through it.
* The
Kirishima Sports Complex Kirishima (霧島) is a Japanese surname. It may refer to:
* Kirishima, Kagoshima, Kirishima City, a city in Kagoshima prefecture, Kyūshū, Japan
* Kirishima-Yaku National Park, Kirishima National Park, a Japanese national park in both Miyazaki a ...
consists of various athletic facilities, such as running trails, a stadium, tennis courts, an outdoor ropes course, etc. as well as some indoor meeting space. The complex hosts various sports games/matches and events throughout the year, including the Aoshima Taiheiyo Marathon.
* Miyazaki Mango is a world famous species that looks like the rising sun. Also known as the Sun Egg is used for gifting.
* Florante Miyazaki is a botanical park that features floral displays and a popular winter lights display.
* Aeon Mall Miyazaki offers retail stores, restaurants, a grocery store, and a cinema.
File:SeaGaia - Miyazaki Ocean Dome - outside.jpg, Miyazaki Sea Gaia and Ocean Dome
File:Aoshima July 2011.jpg, Aoshima and resort area
File:Heiwadai tower.jpg, Peace tower with the motto " Hakkō ichiu"
Transportation
The
JR Kyushu
The , also referred to as , is one of the seven constituent companies of Japan Railways Group (JR Group). It operates intercity rail services within Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait ...
Nichinan Line
The is a railway line in south-eastern Kyushu, Japan, operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). It connects Minami-Miyazaki Station in Miyazaki, Miyazaki to Shibushi Station in Shibushi, Kagoshima.
History
The Miyazaki Prefectural G ...
serves the area.
The Miyakoh Bus Company operates buses through Miyazaki City and surrounding towns. Website is available only in Japanese.
The trains and buses accept payment through any IC card, however, some JR lines, such as the Nichinan Line, only accept cash.
The city is served by
Miyazaki Airport
, also known as Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport, is an international airport located south southeastAIS Japan of
.
Twin towns – sister cities
Miyazaki has five sister cities:
National
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Kashihara, Nara
is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 124,829, with 52,034 households. Population density is around 3,176.79 persons per km2, and the total area is 39.52 km2.
The city was founded on Februa ...
(since February 11, 1966)
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Tano, Kōchi
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is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 2,530 in 1309 households and a population density of 391 persons per km².The total area of the town is . Over 1000 of the ...
(since July 8, 1989)
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Daisen, Akita
is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 81,133 in 31,457 households, and a population density of 94 persons per km². The total area of the city is .
Geography
Daisen is located in the flatlands of central ...
(since June 3, 2001)
International
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Boeun County
Boeun County (''Boeun-gun'') is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
History
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,
North Chungcheong
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, South Korea, since August 6, 1993
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Huludao
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Liaoning
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Notable people
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Yui Asaka
is a Japanese actress, a J-Pop singer, and an idol who came to fame in the 1980s.
Biography
Yui was born in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan, and later attended Nakano High School. In 1984, she was the Grand Prix Winner for a Young Girls Comics Mag ...
(singer and actress)
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Sky Brown
is a British-Japanese professional skateboarder and surfer who competes for Great Britain. She is the youngest professional skateboarder in the world, and has also won the American TV programme '' Dancing with the Stars: Juniors''. She repres ...
(skateboarder)
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Shinzo Koroki
is a Japanese football player who plays for Urawa Red Diamonds. He played for Japan national team.
Club career
In 2023, Koroki return to Urawa Red Diamonds after Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo expiration contract in 2022 season.
International car ...
Ryunosuke Haga
is a male Japanese judoka who became world champion in the under 100 kg division in 2015. His favoured technique is Uchi Mata.
Born in Miyazaki, Haga started judo at the age of 5. In 2010, he won the gold medal in the -100 kg weigh ...
University of Miyazaki
is a national university primarily in the Kibana neighborhood of southern Miyazaki city, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The name is sometimes shortened to the abbreviation "UoM" or the portmanteau "Miyadai." The predecessor of the school was founded ...
Minami Kyushu University
is a private junior college in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan.
The junior college was founded in 1965 as a coeducational college, but later became women-only. From April 1, 1999, it became coeducational again. It offers courses in international st ...
Minami Kyushu Junior College
is a private junior college in Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan.
The junior college was founded in 1965 as a coeducational college, but later became women-only. From April 1, 1999, it became coeducational again. It offers courses in international stud ...