Hōfu
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Hofu city seen from Hōfu Tenman-gū shrine.
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| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūgoku (San'yō) | |
| Prefecture | Yamaguchi Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Masato Matsuura | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 188.59 km2 (72.82 sq mi) | |
| Population (May 2008) | ||
| • Total | 117,535 | |
| • Density | 623/km2 (1,610/sq mi) | |
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| • Tree | Sangoju (Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki) | |
| • Flower | Scarlet Sage | |
| • Flowering tree | Ume | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| City Hall Address | 7-1, Kotobukichō, Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 747-8501 |
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| Website | www |
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Hōfu (防府市 Hōfu-shi?) is a city located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 117,535 and a population density of 623 of persons per km². The total area is 188.59 km².
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History
Hōfu (防府) means "the capital (国府) of Suō Province (周防国)". The eastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture was formerly called Suō Province.
The city was founded on August 25, 1936.[1] The city's change during the past fifty years can be visualised in the animated film Mai Mai Miracle, with its story taking place in the year of 1955 (with flashbacks a 1,000 years further back).[2]
Mazda maintains a large automobile factory in Hōfu.[3]
Education
- Yamaguchi Junior College (private junior college)
Main sightseeing spots
Sports
- Hofu Keirin venue[4]
Sister Cities
Akitakata, Hiroshima, Japan since July 16, 1971[5]
Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea since October 29, 1991[6]- 25px Monroe, Michigan, United States, since May 29, 1993[7]
Famous People
References
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- ↑ Stills from the film juxtaposed with modern photos(Japanese)
- ↑ "Offices." Mazda. Retrieved on October 29, 2009.
- ↑ http://www.hofukeirin.jp/
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- ↑ http://www.ci.monroe.mi.us/Hofu_Mayor_Visit.cfm Twin towning with Monroe, Michigan
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Hofu, Yamaguchi. |
- Hōfu City official website (Japanese)
- Hōfu City official website (English)
- Oidemase Hōfu website (Japanese)
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