Introducing Fukushima-ken
Fukushima-ken, Japan’s third-largest prefecture, is closest to Tokyo, though it boasts fewer sites of tourist value than its northern neighbours. At the same time, it shouldn’t be overlooked. Onsen lovers will be happy to know that the prefecture boasts over 200 hot springs, and sake sippers can delight in numerous local varieties. The Hamadori area, on the coast, was once an important mining area and is now known for its seaside resorts (the tourist board also promotes the output of Hamadori’s nuclear power plants – perhaps not the best move, given Japan’s dubious safety record). Nakadori, the inland region, is the administrative hub, containing the capital, Fukushima City, and most of the population. Aizu, to the prefecture’s west, was at the centre of the feudal war.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: japan situation
by JapanTraveller 13 September 2011
In Kyushu? Absolutely no worries. In most of Japan, life goes on as normal. Only the areas directly affected by the tsunami and nuclear…
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Re: Tohoku Travel
by Tokyo_girl 11 September 2011
Machiruda, O hi sashiburi. Tohoku is great. For a short trip I wouldn't be worried about Fukushima either. It's probably reasonable…
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Tohoku Travel
by machiruda 11 September 2011
Hi all, it's been really long since I was on this branch, but I'm vaguely looking through my old Japan books for a trip to Japan in sprin…
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