Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima Prefecture is a prefecture in western Japan’s Chūgoku region, facing the Seto Inland Sea. Its capital is Hiroshima City.
Hiroshima City: The capital and largest city of Hiroshima Prefecture, known for its peace memorials and urban waterfront. The prefecture’s capital anchors its political, economic, and historical identity.
Mazda: A Japanese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Hiroshima City. The company’s headquarters and production base make it central to the prefecture’s economy.
Aki Province: A former Japanese province covering much of what is now western Hiroshima Prefecture. Its territory forms the historical core of the modern prefecture.
Chūgoku region: A region of western Honshu comprising Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi prefectures. Hiroshima is one of the region’s five prefectures and its largest urban center.
Miyajima: An island in Hiroshima Bay, known for Itsukushima Shrine and its offshore torii gate. Itsukushima Shrine makes this island one of the prefecture’s best-known landmarks.
Kure: A port city in Hiroshima Prefecture with a long history of shipbuilding and naval industry. Its shipyards exemplify the industrial use of the prefecture’s sheltered coastline.
Bingo Province: A former Japanese province covering much of what is now eastern Hiroshima Prefecture. Its lands became the eastern portion of the prefecture.
Seto Inland Sea: An inland sea separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu in southwestern Japan. It defines Hiroshima’s southern coastline and connects its ports and islands.
Onomichi: A port city in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, noted for hillside temples and its connection to the Shimanami Kaidō. Its port and island-facing streets show the prefecture’s coastal heritage.
Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki: A savory Japanese pancake layered with cabbage, noodles, batter, and other ingredients. This locally distinctive dish is one of the prefecture’s best-known food traditions.