Japan > Tōhoku > Fukushima > Hamadōri > Iwaki City Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Map showing the Hamadōri region. ...

Iwaki City
いわき市

Iwaki City's location in Fukushima prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Tōhoku
Prefecture	Fukushima prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	1,231.34 km² (475.4 sq mi)
Population (as of 10.1, 2007)
Total	353,119
Location	37°02′51″N, 140°53′29″E
Symbols
Tree	Japanese Black Pine
Flower	Azalea
Bird	Seagull
Iwaki City Government Office
Mayor	Kazuo Kushida
Address	〒970-8686 21 Umemoto, Taira
Phone number	0246-22-1111
Official website: Iwaki City (Japanese)

Iwaki (いわき市; -shi) is a city located in the southern part of the Hamadōri coastal region of Fukushima, Tōhoku, Japan. A designated "core city", Iwaki is also one of the growing number of hiragana cities. Its area is 1,231.13km², which is the 10th largest city in Japan (2007). Its population is 350,119 (2007). Iwaki is well-known as one of the most comfortable areas in Japan because it is situated in a temperate climate zone and has a moderate climate. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 563 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,281 × 901 pixels, file size: 52 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... For other uses, see Country (disambiguation). ... Map of the regions of Japan. ... Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... The prefectures of Japan are the countrys 47 sub-national jurisdictions: one metropolis (都 to), Tokyo; one circuit (道 dō), Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures (府 fu), Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures (県 ken). ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ... Binomial name Pinus thunbergii The Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is a pine native to coastal areas of Japan (Kyushu, Shikoku and Honshu, but not Hokkaido) and South Korea. ... For other uses, see Flower (disambiguation). ... Species see text Source: The Rhododendron page, and some research. ... For other uses, see Bird (disambiguation). ... “Seagull” redirects here. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... An address is a code and abstract concept expressing the fixed location of a home, business or other building on the earths surface. ... A telephone number is a sequence of decimal digits that uniquely indicates the network termination point. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 741 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,169 × 946 pixels, file size: 569 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Iwaki (石城国 ; -no kuni) is an old province of Japan lasting for a brief period of time in Nara period. ... Before the modern prefecture system was established, the land of Japan was divided into tens of Kuni (国, Countries). ... Mount and apple field Mount Iwaki (岩木山) is a mountain located in Aomori Prefecture, Tohoku, Japan. ... Cleveland Volcano in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska photographed from the International Space Station For other uses, see Volcano (disambiguation). ... Aomori Waterfront Aomori (青森市; Aomori-shi) is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture (青森県; Aomori-ken), the north end of HonshÅ«. The city faces Mutsu Bay connecting Tsugaru Channel and the Hakkoda Mountains lie in the southern part of Aomori. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A city ) is a local administrative unit in Japan. ... Map showing the Hamadōri region. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... For the core cities of England, see the English Core Cities Group. ... The hiragana cities of Japan are cities whose names are written in hiragana rather than kanji. ... For the usage in virology, see temperate (virology). ...

The present "Iwaki City" started as the merger of 14 municipalities on October 1, 1966. The city was the third hiragana city, following Chino, Nagano and Mutsu, Aomori. The area was the largest in Japan at the time. The city works as an industrial hub of Tōhoku region, and is rich in sightseeing resources. About 7.6 millions sightseers visit the city a year (H.17)^[1]. is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... The hiragana cities of Japan are cities whose names are written in hiragana rather than kanji. ... Chino (茅野市; -shi) is a city located in Nagano, Japan. ... Mutsu (むつ市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori in Tohoku region of Japan. ... Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ...

History

いわき, 石城, 岩城, 磐城 are all pronounced "Iwaki", and cannot be distinguished in English. But all words mean "rocky castle". いわき is often used currently.

The Iwaki(いわき)'s origin dates back to the Yamato period. Yamato government constructed a barrier in Iwaki for invasion of Emishi, who were Japanese northern dwellers^[2]. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... The following text needs to be harmonized with text in the article History of Japan#Yamato period. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

When the Taika Reform(A.C.645) was enforced, the central government placed "Iwaki district(磐城郡)" in the northern part of the present city and "Kikuta district(菊多郡)" in the southern part^[3]. The Taika Reforms ) were a set of doctrines established by Emperor Kōtoku in the year 646. ...

In 653, the Iwaki district incorporated with a part of Taga Province and became Iwaki district(岩城評)^[3].

In 718, Iwaki Province(岩城国) was placed, which was composed of five districts with Mutsu Province: Iwaki(岩城), Shineha, Namekata, Uta, Watari and Kikuta which was given from Hitachi Province. Shineha was the present Naraha. Namekata and Uta were the present Soma. Watari was the present Watari, Miyagi. The area of the present Iwaki City was composed of Kikuta and Iwaki(岩城or磐城)^[3]. Iwaki (石城国 ; -no kuni) is an old province of Japan lasting for a brief period of time in Nara period. ... Mutsu (陸奥国; -no kuni) is an old province of Japan, which today composes Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate and Aomori prefectures and the city of Kazuno and the town of Kosaka in Akita prefecture. ... Categories: Japan geography stubs | Old provinces of Japan ... Naraha (楢葉町; -machi) is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Sōma (相馬市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... Watari (亘理町; -chou) is a town located in Watari District, Miyagi, Japan. ...

In the late 11th century, Iwaki clan(岩城氏) of Hitachi Province invaded Iwaki district(磐城郡) and divided it into four districts of Yoshima, Iwasaki, Iwaki, Naraha. The clan settled Iwaki district. Categories: Japan geography stubs | Old provinces of Japan ...

In 1189, Minamoto no Yoritomo appointed Iwaki Taro Kiyotaka(岩城太郎清隆) to jito of Yoshima. Portrait of Yoritomo (copy) Minamoto no Yoritomo May 9, 1147—February 9, 1199) was the founder and the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate of Japan, who ruled from 1192 until 1199. ... For the empress, see Empress Jito of Japan Jito (地頭 Jitō) were medieval land stewards in Japan. ...

In 1532, the Battle of Kidogawa

In 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi came in Tohoku region and demanded sword hunt and kenchi. This is a Japanese name; the family name is Toyotomi Toyotomi Hideyoshi ) February 2, 1536 or March 26, 1537 – September 18, 1598) was a sengoku daimyo who unified Japan. ... Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... Several times in Japanese history, the new ruler sought to ensure his position by calling a Sword Hunt (刀狩, katanagari). ...

In 1600, Iwaki Sdataka(岩城貞隆) didn't fight in Ieyasu's corner on the Battle of Sekigahara. As a result, Iwaki clan was ousted, newly Torii Tadamasa was appointed as the load of Iwakitaira han(磐城平藩, old Iwaki Province) by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ieyasu put Tadamasa of his Fudai in fear of Date Masamune of Sendai han. The han has about 100 thousand goku^[3]. Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu The Tokugawa clan crest This is a Japanese name; the family name is Tokugawa Tokugawa Ieyasu (previously spelled Iyeyasu) January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until... Combatants Forces loyal to Toyotomi Hideyori, many clans from Western Japan Forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Clans of Eastern Japan Commanders Ishida Mitsunari, Mōri Terumoto, others Tokugawa Ieyasu, others Strength Approximately 100000 Approximately 80000 Casualties 5000-32000 dead Otani Yoshitsugu Shimazu Toyohisa Unknown; but not excessive The Battle of Sekigahara... Torii Tadamasa (鳥居忠政, 1567 - 1628) received Iwakidaira (Mutsu, 100,000 koku) in 1603. ... // Han in China Chinese (æ¼¢), an abbreviation or adjectival modifier for things Chinese. ... Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu The Tokugawa clan crest This is a Japanese name; the family name is Tokugawa Tokugawa Ieyasu (previously spelled Iyeyasu) January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until... A fudai daimyo (譜代大名) was a daimyo who was a hereditary vassal of the Tokugawa in Edo period Japan. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Sendai ) was a Japanese domain of the Edo period covering much of modern-day Miyagi Prefecture. ... A koku ) is a unit of volume in Japan, equal to ten cubic shaku. ...

In 1603 Edo period, Torii Tadamasa started to construct Iwakidaira Castle in Taira. The Edo period ), also called Tokugawa period, is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1868. ...

Izumi han(1634) and Yunagaya(1670) hans were placed, following Kubota(1622) and Tanagura(1634) hans.

In 1684, Kubota han's territory was confiscated.

In 1860, Ando Nobumasa of Iwakitaira han was appointed as a Roju of Tokugawa shogunate. In 1862, he was wounded near the sakashitamon-gate in Edo Castle. The Rōjū ), usually translated as Elder, was one of the highest-ranking government posts in Tokugawa Japan. ... The Tokugawa shogunate or Tokugawa bakufu (徳川幕府) (also known as the Edo bakufu) was a feudal military dictatorship of Japan established in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family until 1868. ... Edo Castle (江戸城 -jō) was built in 1457 by Ōta Dōkan in what is now the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, but was then known as Edo, Toshima District, Musashi Province. ...

In the Boshin War, the hans in Iwaki lost and were controlled by the new government(新政府). In 1871, Abolition of the han system was practiced and the hans in Iwaki became ken(means old prefectures): Iwakitaira ken, Yunagaya ken and Izumi ken. These hans were incorporated to Iwamae(Iwasaki) Prefecture(磐前県) and to the current Fukushima Prefecture(1876)^[3]. Combatants Imperial faction: Satsuma, ChōshÅ«, Tosa Tokugawa Shogunate Commanders Ruler: Meiji Emperor, CIC: Saigō Takamori, Army: Kuroda Kiyotaka Shogunate: Ruler: Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Army: Katsu Kaishu, Navy: Enomoto Takeaki, Ezo Republic: President:Enomoto Takeaki, CIC: Otori Keisuke, Navy: Arai Ikunosuke Casualties ~1,000 killed ~2,000 killed Campaign map of... Occurring in 1871, the abolition of the han system and establishment of the prefecture system (廃藩置県, haihan-chiken; hai abolish + han + chi set down + ken prefecture) was an act to replace the traditional han system and introduce new local government. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ...

In 1896, Iwaki Bank and Taira Bank were established.

In 1897, Nihon Tetsudo filled in the inner moat of Iwakidaira Catle and made Taira Station. Jōban coalfield, which was the biggest coalfield in Honshū and the nearest from Japanese capital Tokyo, was started to exploit it under the Fukoku kyōhei policy. Then Iwaki had developed as an industrial city for exploitation of the coalfield. Jōban Line was made for the baulage of the coal. Its fishery, forestry and agriculture also developed^[2]. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... Fukoku kyōhei (富国強兵), enrich the country, strengthen the military, was Japans national slogan during the Meiji Era, replacing sonnō jōi. ... The Jōban Line (常磐線) is a rail line in Japan and is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) system. ...

After WWII, the Jōban coalfield was closed, but it made good use of its left vast hot water under exploitation and constructed the Spa Resort Hawaiians, which is a hot spring resort. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

The present city(いわき市) was incorporated on October 1, 1966, with the merger of 14 municipalities (5 cities, 4 towns and 5 villages). The cities were Taira(平), Uchigō(内郷), Iwaki(磐城), Nakoso(勿来), and Jōban(常磐); the towns, Yotsukura, (四倉) Tōno(遠野), Ogawa(小川) and Hisanohama(久之浜); and the five villages were Yoshima(好間), Miwa(三和), Tabito(田人), Kawamae(川前) and Ōhisa(大久)^[3]. Taira was chosen as the location for City Hall and other administrative offices and continues to function as the centre of Iwaki. This stem from that Torii clan's castle town was Taira. is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ...

In April 1979, "Iwaki Number" as automobile numbr plate was set. Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the national government issues license plates for motor vehicles through Land Transportation Offices nationwide. ...

In April 1 1999, the city was designated "core city" This article is about the year. ... For the core cities of England, see the English Core Cities Group. ...

Geography and Climate

Location of Iwaki city.

The city is located at the southern end of Tōhoku Region and close to Ibaraki Prefecture, (37.02° N 140.53° E). The city covers a total area of 1,231.34 km², making it the largest city in Fukushima Prefecture and the tenth largest in Japan. Until April 2003, the area is no.1 in Japan. The city occupies around 8.9 percent of the total area of Fukushima Prefecture. Image File history File links 福島県いわき市県内位置図.svg‎ The name of this media object is misspelled, incomplete, misleading, cryptic, or does not conform to an established naming convention. ... Image File history File links 福島県いわき市県内位置図.svg‎ The name of this media object is misspelled, incomplete, misleading, cryptic, or does not conform to an established naming convention. ... Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... For the city, see Ibaraki, Osaka. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ...

The eastern part of the city is made up of 60 kilometres of coastline which faces the Pacific Ocean and the western part goes through the Abukuma highlands and joins up with the centralpart of Fukushima Prefecture. The western part is a range of mountains and forests, occupies about 70 percent of the city. The rivers which flow to the east from the mountains have riverbeds with steep inclines which form the deep valleys of the Natsuigawa Gorge and the Shidokigawa Gorge. The scenery can be enjoyed throughout the seasons, especially the autumn colors of the gorges are beautiful. The eastern part of the city is terraces or plain and people concentrate there. The industrial zones spread around the downstream areas of the rivers which has a lot of nature untouched. There are seven beaches on the coastline, many sea bathers visit there. Off the coast of Iwaki Kuroshio Current(hot) and Oyashio Current(cold) meet there, is a very abundant fishing ground -Onahama Port. And the wind from the ocean is warm and wet. The Kuroshio Current is an ocean current found in the western Pacific Ocean off the east coast of Taiwan and flowing northeastward past Japan, where it merges with the easterly drift of the North Pacific Current. ...

Iwaki is situated in a temperate climate zone and has a moderate climate. The city's average temperature is 13.1°C (55.6°F) and its average annual precipitation is 1,383.0 mm. The highest recorded temperature in the city is 37.7°C (99.9°F), and the lowest recorded temperature is -10.7°C (12.7°F). The average year has 14.4 days with a high temperature over 25°C and only 3.1 days with a low temperature below 0°C, which is smaller compared to other Japanese cities. The city is rarely hit by typhoons, and experiences only 0.7 days with more than 10 cm of snowfall in the average year. The duration of briught sunshine is 2058.1 hours in average year^[4]. For the usage in virology, see temperate (virology). ...

Iwaki has a lot of sunny day and few snowy day. A typhoon seldom hits there. And a strong earthquake rarely happens because the ground is hard. So, Iwaki is very comfortable land, not hot and cold extremely. Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004. ...

Natural environment

• Rivers: Natsuigawa River(夏井川), Samegawa River(鮫川), Yoshimagawa River(好間川)
• Gorges: Natsuigawa Gorge, Shidokigawa Gorge
• Mountains: Mizuishiyama(水石山), Yunodake(湯ノ嶽), Futatsuyasan(二ツ箭山),Ishimoriyama(石森山)
• Hot springs：Iwaki Yumoto Onsen

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Towns

The downtown of the city is Taira, located center. In Taira, main urban function builds up; Iwaki City Hall (main government office), Iwaki City Lyceum, Iwaki Station, etc. But in fact, Onahama or Yumoto also urban area, namely Iwaki is multipolar and decentralized city. Iwaki Station ) is a JR East railway station located in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. ...

Yumoto is a town that have developed as a stage town, and the name means "hot is gushing". Iwaki Yumoto onsen is one of the oldst onsens in Japan. There are many ryokans, Japanese traditional hotels, and Spa resort Hawaiians near the station. Outdoor pool, Naruko, Miyagi Guidebook to Hakone from 1811 An onsen ) is a Japanese hot spring. ... This article is about the Zen monk. ...

Onahama is a port town many factories stand, and the gateway to Iwaki. There are an aquarium, some beaches or seaside restaurants.

Izumi is a residential town section. The other towns are Ueda, Nakoso, Uchigō, Yotsukura and so on.

There are thirteen zones in the city^[5].

Demographics

As of October 1, 2007, the city had an estimated population of 350,119, giving a density of 284.33 persons per km². Iwaki is the second most populous city in Tōhoku region, following Sendai, and the 59th most populous nationwide. The conurbation is the third biggest in the prefecture, following Kōriyama and Fukushima. is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... This April 2007 does not cite its references or sources. ... Kōriyama (郡山市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... Fukushima (福島市; -shi) is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. ...

Iwaki City has 130,814 households as of 2007. The average household has approximately 2.67 members. The number of males is 169,932 and the number of females is 180,187. The city has many people in their 50s and in their 40s compared to other age groups. The average age in Iwaki is 44.31. Now Japan has seriously dwindling birthrate and a aging society, and Iwaki is also no exception. A household refers to those who live in the same house, who may or may not make up a family. ... This article is about the Male sex. ... For other uses, see Female (disambiguation). ... Countries by birth rate, CIA map, not dated demography, natality, childbirths per 1,000 people per year. ... Population ageing or population aging (see English spelling differences) occurs when the median age of a country or region rises. ...

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Economy

The main fundation of economy is industry and agriculture, especially the industrial production of Iwaki City is no.1 in Tōhoku region. Iwaki is rich in sightseeing resources and 7.64 million sightseers visit here a year. As for Fukushima prefecture, the centre of industry and sightseeing is Iwaki, and the centre of economy is Koriyama city, and the centre of politics is Fukushima city. Tohoku region, Japan The Tōhoku region (東北地方; Tōhoku-chihō) is a geographical area of Japan. ... Fukushima Prefecture (福島県 Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Kōriyama (郡山市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... Fukushima (福島市; -shi) is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. ...

Statistics(2006)^[1]

• The employed population: 174,048
• The unemployed population: 121,802
• The gross production: ¥1,293,782 billions
• The sightseer population: 7,639,296

Principal companies

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Banks

(As of 2007)

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Fisheries

Fishery: 75,628t (2003)

Import and export

Onahama Port (2003)

Inport: 5,133,727t

Export: 514,045t

Retailing

(As of 2007)

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Transportation

Surrounded by the ocean and mountains, Iwaki is related more closely to Kantō region than Koriyama or Fukushima. It's about 80km from Iwaki to Koriyama, about 150km to Sendai and about 190km to Tokyo. Most of the residents usually uses cars to commute because Iwaki is large and the urban areas are dispersed. There are a lot of trucks to transport many freights of Onahama Port in Iwaki. Kantō region, Japan. ... Kōriyama (郡山市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... Fukushima (福島市; -shi) is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. ... This April 2007 does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Truck (disambiguation). ...

Jōban Line runs north and south in the city. The central station is Iwaki station (old Taira station), which has the station building (駅ビル, Eki Biru^?). There are banks, business hotels and shops in front of the station. Many trains stop at the station in mid course between Sendai and Tokyo. East Ban'etsu Line links to Koriyama, but the users are few because highway buses are more convenient and cheaper than railway. The Jōban Line (常磐線) is a rail line in Japan and is part of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) system. ... Iwaki Station ) is a JR East railway station located in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. ... Kōriyama (郡山市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ...

It won't be long before Jōban Expressway is linked to Sendai, then the time from Iwaki to Sendai will considerably decrease and the cities' relationship will be deeper than now. The Jōban Expressway ), abbreviated ) is an expressway of Japan connecting Tokyo and Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. ...

Because of very low price, nowadays highway buses are more popular than railway. We can use them at about three or four thousand yen from Iwaki to Tokyo or Sendai.

Railway

Central Station: Iwaki Station

• JR East Jōban Line
  • (Ueno) ~ Nakoso - Ueda - Izumi - Yumoto - Uchigō - Iwaki - Kusano - Yotsukura - Hisanohama - Suetsugi ~ (Sendai)
• East Ban'etsu Line
  • Iwaki - Akai - Ogawagō - Eda - Kawamae ~ (Kōriyama)
• Fukushima Seaside Line (freight line)
  • Izumi - Onahama

¤This line carries passenger specially on the day of Onahama firework festival

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Roads

Iwaki JCT

• Jōban Expressway
  • Iwaki Nakoso - Iwaki Yumoto - Iwaki JCT - Iwaki Chūō IC - Iwaki Yotsukura
• Ban-etsu Expressway
  • Iwaki JCT - Iwaki Miwa
• National Route 6

Hiragata tunnel, Minami-Sōma tunnel, Hattachi tunnel, Kusehara tunnel

• National Route 49
• National Route 289
• National Route 349
• National Route 399

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Buses

City buses

• Shin Jōban Kōtsū

Highway buses

• Shin Jōban Kōtsū
• JR Bus Tohoku
• JR Bus Kanto
• Tōbu Bus Central
• Fukushima Kōtsū
• Aizu Bus

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From Iwaki

to Kōriyama, Fukushima, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima Airport, Niigata, Sendai, Tokyo(Ayase, Asakusa, Tokyo Disney Resort, Shinjuku), Nagoya, Kyōto, Ōsaka(Namba, Abenobashi, Universal Studios Japan)

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Ports

• Onahama Port, is designated as an important port by Japan.
• Nakanosaku Port
• Ena Port
• Hisanohama Port

Airport

none in the city. The Fukushima Airport in Sukagawa is the nearest airport. Fukushima Airport is an airport in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. ... Sukagawa (須賀川市; -shi) is a city located in the center of Fukushima, Japan. ...

Culture

Festivals

• Jangara
• Iwaki Odori
• Onahama Firework Festival

Movies

• Hula Girls (2006), won five awards in 2007 Japan Academy Prize

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Foods

There is no such great difference in the foodways as nationwide. But the seasoning tends to somewhat stronger than in the other places, espessially west-Japan. Because Iwaki is near the sea, the marine products are rich, and there are many good restaurants serving them. The symbol fish of the city is Mehikari. Incidentally the consumption of Natto is No.1 class in Japan. For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... Natto eaten on top of rice is commonly stirred before consumption Nattō ) is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans, popular especially at breakfast. ...

Tradition

Public Institutions

Besides them, the city has many institutions.

Sightseeing

• Iwaki Onahama Minato Oasis
  • Iwaki Sun Marina
  • Aquamarine Park
    • Aquamarine Fukushima, an aquarium
    • Iwaki La La Miu
    • Iwaki Day Crews
• Iwaki Marine Tower
• "Iwaki seven beaches"
• Shioyazaki lighthouse
  • Monuments of Misora Hibari

The Monument of Misora Hibari

• Setogarō, a beauty ravine. it's named by Kusano Shimpei
• Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, one of the three old hot springs in Japan
• Spa Resort Hawaiians[1], hot spring and leisure park. Refer to Hula Girls
• Iwaki Coal and Fossils Museum
• Nakoso Barrier, was built against Emishi in Yamato period. "Nakoso" means "Don't come over here".
• Iwaki Ammonites Center
• Shiramizu Amidadō, Temple. National Treasures of Japan.
• Kurashi no Denshōgō, historical facility
• Iwaki TAIRA Keirin, bycycle racetrack
• Kusano Simpei Memorial Hall

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Media

Televisions (analogue)

• NHK Fukushima and NHK series[2]
• Fukushima Central Television (by Nittele)[3]
• Fukushima Broadcasting (by TV Asahi)[4]
• Fukushima Television Broadcasting (by Fuji)[5]
• TV-U Fukushima ([by TBS)[6]

In Japan, all analogue broadcasting systems are moving to digital broadcasting systems. In Iwaki, the digital broadcastings will start since December 2007. And all the broadcasts located out of the city, Koriyama or Fukushima.

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Newspapers

• Fukushima Mimpō (Fukushima, Mainichi)
  • Iwaki Mimpō
• Fukushima Min-Yū (Fukushima, Yomiuri)

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Radio

• SEA WAVE (cFM J-WAVE)

Education

Universities and Colleges

• Fukushima National College of Technology[7]
• Iwaki Meisei University[8]
• Higashi Nihon International University / Iwaki Junior College[9]

Senior high schools

Public (prefectural)

¤Iwaki H.S.; male → coed.(2001)

¤"Iwaki Women's H.S." → "Iwaki Sakuragaoka H.S."(coed, 2001)

¤"Uchigō H.S." → "Iwaki Sōgō H.S."(2004)

Private

• Iwaki Shūei High School(いわき秀英高等学校)
• Shōhei High School (東日本国際大学附属昌平高等学校)
• Iwaki First High School(磐城第一高等学校)
• Iwaki Second High School(磐城第二高等学校)

Junior high schools

Public (municipal)

Private

• Shōhei Junior High School(東日本国際大学附属昌平中学校)

People

Successive mayors

• 1st Shōbē Akazu (赤津庄兵衛) 1966-
• 2nd Yaichi Ōwada (大和田弥一) 1966-
• 3rd Kanemitsu Tabata (田畑金光) 1974-
• 4th Takeo Nakata (中田武雄) 1986-
• 5th Mitsuhide Iwaki (岩城光英) 1990-
• 6th Keisuke Shike (四家啓助) 1997
• 7th Kazuo Kushida (櫛田一男) 2005-

Notable people

• Kusano Shimpei (草野心平), a poet; famous as "poet of frogs"
• Denmei Suzuki (鈴木傳明), actor
• Misaki Ito (伊藤美咲), actress
• Tadashi Suzuki (鈴木直), discovered Futabasaurus suzukii
• Noboru Kirishima (霧島昇), singer
• Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi (小林研一郎), a conductor
• Takeo Takagi (高木武雄), Boss of Imperial Japanese Navy
• Aya Okamoto (岡本綾), actress
• Noboru Kousaka (上坂 昇), a member of the House of Representatives of Japan for the Japan Socialist Party

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Twinnings

Domestic sister cities

• Nobeoka, Miyazaki (since May 30, 1997); a sister city
• Yurihonjo, Akita (since August 10, 1986); a sister city. Yurihonjo City includes old Iwaki town(岩城町), who has the same name "Iwaki".

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• Townsville, Queensland, Australia (since August 21, 1991); a friendship city
• Fushun, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China (since April 15, 1982); a sister city

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Neighboring municipalities

• North: Kawauchi, Naraha, Hirono
• West: Tamura, Ono, Hirata, Furudono
• South: Kitaibaraki (Ibaraki)

Kawauchi (川内村; -mura) is a village located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Naraha (楢葉町; -machi) is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Hirono (広野町; -machi) is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Tamura (田村市; -shi) is a city located in Fukushima, Japan. ... Ono (小野町; -machi) is a town located in Tamura District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Hirata (平田村; -mura) is a village located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Furudono (古殿町; -machi) is a town located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima, Japan. ... Kitaibaraki (北茨城市; -shi) is a city located in Ibaraki, Japan. ... For the city, see Ibaraki, Osaka. ...

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External links

• Official Iwaki municipal website (in Japanese with some English pages)
• The Iwaki Minpo (evening newspaper; in Japanese)

Footnotes and references

Fukushima Prefecture
Cities
Aizuwakamatsu | Date | Fukushima (capital) | Iwaki | Kitakata | Kōriyama | Minamisōma | Motomiya | Nihonmatsu | Shirakawa | Sōma | Sukagawa | Tamura
Districts
Adachi | Date | Futaba | Higashishirakawa | Ishikawa | Iwase | Kawanuma | Minamiaizu | Nishishirakawa | Ōnuma | Sōma | Tamura | Yama
See also: Towns and villages by district edit