Miyazaki, Miyazaki

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Miyazaki
宮崎市
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Tachibana Street in Miyazaki
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Location of Miyazaki in Miyazaki Prefecture
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Miyazaki
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 31°55′N131°25′E / 31.917°N 131.417°E / 31.917; 131.417 Coordinates: 31°55′N131°25′E / 31.917°N 131.417°E / 31.917; 131.417
Country Japan
Region Kyushu
Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture
Government
 • Mayor Tadashi Tojiki
Area
 • Total 286.96 km2 (110.80 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 399,834
Symbols
 • Tree Cinnamomum camphora
 • Flower Iris ensata, Camellia
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City hall address 1-1-1 Tachibana-dōri Nishi, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken
880-8505
Website www.city.miyazaki.miyazaki.jp

Miyazaki(宮崎市,Miyazaki-shi, Japanese:  [mijaꜜzaki] ) is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Located on the coast and crossed by several rivers, Miyazaki City enjoys scenic views of both ocean and nearby, verdant mountains. A popular resort destination for Japanese tourists, the city offers many attractions, including the SeaGaia event center (though the indoor ocean facility is no longer operational), the Phoenix Zoo, and many large hotels and onsens (public baths). The city is the primary shopping destination for eastern Kyushu residents in smaller towns around the prefecture. The city was founded on April 1, 1924. [1]

Cities of Japan administrative division of Japan

A city is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as towns and villages, with the difference that they are not a component of districts. Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947.

Miyazaki Prefecture Prefecture of Japan

Miyazaki Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Miyazaki.

Kyushu third largest island of Japan

Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternative ancient names include Kyūkoku(九国, "Nine Countries"), Chinzei(鎮西, "West of the Pacified Area"), and Tsukushi-no-shima(筑紫島, "Island of Tsukushi"). The historical regional name Saikaidō referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands.

Contents

As of this merger (but with 2003 population estimates), the city has an estimated population of 365,311 and a population density of 612 persons per km². The total area is 596.68 km². As of December 2010, the current population is 399,834.

Miyazaki Airport and Miyazaki seaport serve [2] the city.

Miyazaki Airport airport

Miyazaki Airport is an airport located 3.2 km (2.0 mi) south southeast of Miyazaki, a city in the Miyazaki Prefecture of Japan.

History

Hakko ichiu Monument. It had Prince Chichibu's calligraphy of Hakko ichiu, carved on its front side. Founding Ceremony of the Hakko-Ichiu Monument.JPG
Hakkō ichiu Monument. It had Prince Chichibu's calligraphy of Hakkō ichiu, carved on its front side.

In 1940, the imperialist Shōwa regime constructed the 37 meter Hakkō Ichiu pillar upon the legendary site of Emperor Jimmu's palace. Located near Miyazaki, it was originally intended to symbolize the divine right of the Empire of Japan to "unify the eight corners of the world". The tower survived the war and is now the center piece of the Heiwadai-koen peace park. [4]

Emperor Jimmu Emperor of Japan

Emperor Jimmu was the first Emperor of Japan, according to legend. His accession is traditionally dated as 660 BCE. According to Japanese mythology, he is a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu, through her grandson Ninigi, as well as a descendant of the storm god Susanoo. He launched a military expedition from Hyuga near the Seto Inland Sea, captured Yamato, and established this as his center of power. In modern Japan, Jimmu's accession is marked as National Foundation Day on February 11.

On January 1, 2006, the towns of Sadowara and Tano (both from Miyazaki District), and the town of Takaoka (from Higashimorokata District) were merged into Miyazaki.

Sadowara was a town located in Miyazaki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

Tano was a town located in Miyazaki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

Miyazaki was a district located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

On March 23, 2010, the town of Kiyotake (from Miyazaki District) was merged into Miyazaki. Miyazaki District was dissolved as a result of this merger. [5]

Kiyotake, Miyazaki dissolved municipality of Japan

Kiyotake was a town located in Miyazaki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.

Economy

Skynet Asia Airways has its headquarters in Miyazaki. [6] Asiana Airlines operates a sales office on the sixth floor of the Miyazaki Daiichi Seimei Building in Miyazaki. [7] Dell Inc has their two call centers in Japan then had opened the one on the 5th floor of Carino Miyazaki Building in Miyazaki.

Asiana Airlines Inc. is one of South Korea's two major airlines, along with Korean Air. Asiana has its headquarters in Asiana Town building in Seoul. The airline has its domestic hub at Gimpo International Airport and its international hub at Incheon International Airport.

Points of interest

Located on its grounds is the Misogi-ike, Pond of Purification, that according to legend is the birthplace of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Transportation

The JR Kyushu Nichinan Line serves the area.

Twin towns – sister cities

Miyazaki has five sister cities: [8]

National

International

Notable people

Education

Climate

Miyazaki has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. During the summer, the city is particularly prone to typhoons, one of which drenched the city with 587.2 millimetres (23.12 in) of rain in one day on 16 October 1939. The wettest month since records began has been September 1886 with 1,259.3 millimetres (49.58 in) and the driest December 1988, which stands as the only month with no measurable precipitation.

Climate data for Miyazaki, Miyazaki
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)25.1
(77.2)		25.4
(77.7)		28.1
(82.6)		31.7
(89.1)		34.3
(93.7)		36.2
(97.2)		37.7
(99.9)		38.0
(100.4)		36.9
(98.4)		32.7
(90.9)		30.3
(86.5)		25.0
(77)		38.0
(100.4)
Average high °C (°F)12.7
(54.9)		13.8
(56.8)		16.7
(62.1)		20.7
(69.3)		24.1
(75.4)		26.8
(80.2)		31.4
(88.5)		31.0
(87.8)		28.1
(82.6)		24.3
(75.7)		19.5
(67.1)		15.1
(59.2)		22
(71.6)
Daily mean °C (°F)7.5
(45.5)		8.6
(47.5)		11.9
(53.4)		16.1
(61)		19.9
(67.8)		23.1
(73.6)		27.3
(81.1)		27.2
(81)		24.4
(75.9)		19.4
(66.9)		14.3
(57.7)		9.6
(49.3)		17.4
(63.4)
Average low °C (°F)2.6
(36.7)		3.4
(38.1)		7.2
(45)		11.5
(52.7)		15.9
(60.6)		19.7
(67.5)		23.9
(75)		24.1
(75.4)		21.1
(70)		15.1
(59.2)		9.6
(49.3)		4.7
(40.5)		13.2
(55.8)
Record low °C (°F)−7.5
(18.5)		−6.6
(20.1)		−4.1
(24.6)		−1.5
(29.3)		3.1
(37.6)		9.2
(48.6)		16.0
(60.8)		16.4
(61.5)		9.7
(49.5)		2.6
(36.7)		−2.7
(27.1)		−7.2
(19)		−7.5
(18.5)
Average rainfall mm (inches)63.8
(2.512)		90.8
(3.575)		182.1
(7.169)		212.5
(8.366)		239.3
(9.421)		429.2
(16.898)		309.4
(12.181)		290.2
(11.425)		354.6
(13.961)		181.8
(7.157)		95.0
(3.74)		60.0
(2.362)		2,508.7
(98.767)
Average rainy days (≥ 0.5 mm)6.77.612.311.911.816.312.713.713.18.97.15.6127.7
Average relative humidity (%)65666970738276798075737073
Mean monthly sunshine hours 182.8167.3175.8179.0173.3133.6205.5208.6155.5176.9168.1189.62,116
Source #1: Japan Meteorological Agency [9]
Source #2: Japan Meteorological Agency [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Miyazaki City Official Website". Archived from the original on 2014-10-15. Retrieved 2014-11-05.
  2. ↑ Miyazaki Car Ferry Routes and Timetables
  3. ↑ David C. Earhart, Certain Victory, 2008, p.63
  4. ↑ Travelogue of Hakko Ichiu at 31°56′54″N131°24′52″E / 31.9483°N 131.41457°E
  5. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-06-29. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
  6. ↑ "会社概要／会社案内." Skynet Asia Airways . Retrieved on May 20, 2009.
  7. ↑ "Worldwide Offices Japan." Asiana Airlines . Retrieved on January 19, 2009.
  8. ↑ "Sister cities on Miyazaki City Official Website". Archived from the original on 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
  9. ↑ 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  10. ↑ 観測史上1～10位の値（12月としての値）. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
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