Knowra Shizuoka Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture is a Japanese prefecture on the Pacific coast of central Honshu, between Tokyo and Nagoya. It is known for Mount Fuji, green tea, and the Tōkaidō corridor.
Mount Fuji : A 3,776-meter volcano on Honshu, Japan’s highest mountain and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mountain dominates Shizuoka’s northern skyline and is shared with neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture.
Japanese green tea : Tea produced in Japan, commonly steamed during processing to preserve its green color and fresh flavor. Shizuoka is Japan’s largest tea-producing prefecture, with extensive plantations and tea-processing centers.
Chūbu region : A region of central Honshu comprising prefectures around Japan’s central mountains and Pacific coast. Shizuoka is one of the region’s Pacific-facing prefectures.
Nankai megathrust earthquakes : Large earthquakes produced by movement along the Nankai Trough off southwest Japan. Shizuoka’s Pacific coast lies near the eastern end of the threatened rupture zone.
Izu Peninsula : A mountainous peninsula extending south from eastern Shizuoka Prefecture into the Pacific Ocean. Its hot springs, rugged coast, and resort towns form one of the prefecture’s major travel regions.
Tōkaidō Shinkansen : Japan’s high-speed railway line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. It crosses Shizuoka and links its principal cities to Japan’s largest metropolitan regions.
Honshu : The largest and most populous island of Japan, containing Tokyo and much of the country’s main urban corridor. Shizuoka occupies Honshu’s Pacific coast, between the Kantō and Chūbu regions.
Nankai Trough : A submarine trench where the Philippine Sea Plate descends beneath southwestern Japan. Its offshore tectonic boundary creates earthquake and tsunami risks for Shizuoka’s coast.
Shizuoka City : The capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture, located on the Pacific coast of central Japan. It is the prefectural capital and a major urban center along the Tōkaidō corridor.
Tōkaidō : A historic route connecting Edo, now Tokyo, with Kyoto along Japan’s Pacific coast. The route’s modern rail and road corridors follow a longstanding path through the prefecture.
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