Geographic features

Located in the southernmost part of the Tohoku Region, approximately 200 km from Tokyo. In terms of geography, climate, transportation and history, Fukushima Prefecture is composed of three parts: The Coastal Region (Hama-dori) situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Abukuma Mountains. The Central Region (Naka-dori) situated between the Abukuma Mountains and the Ou Mountain Range (an inland area), and the Aizu Region situated between the Ou Mountain Range and the Echigo Mountain Range.

 

Main industries

Chemical and allied manufacturing, Electronic parts, devices and electronic circuits manufacturing, Transportation equipment manufacturing, etc. (2021)

 

Symbols

Prefectural tree: Zelkova
Prefectural flower: Alpine rose
Prefectural bird: Narcissus flycatcher

Number of visitors

47,686,881(2022)

 

Administrative divisions

Basic structure of local governments /Relationship & Organizational Chart
Fukushima Prefecture --- (13 cities, 31 towns, 15 villages)

Official website

https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/