Introduction

Preface

Thank you very much for visiting our homepage.
We introduce our hometown "Fukushima" to you in English.
This site has been opened 1998. We will improve and update sometimes. Please enjoy.

Ourselves and Fukushima

This homepage is presented by Mikio and Michiyo. We are a couple living in Fukushima City in Japan.
First of all, we introduce ourselves and Fukushima to you.

Mikio		Michiyo
I live in Fukushima City. I was born in Fukushima and grew up in Fukushima. And I have worked at Fukushima. So, "I am a native Fukushiman (Fukusimaite)." We are interested in cross-cultural exchange, so we are making our homepage to communicate with foreigners. And we are enjoying to talk about Fukushima in English. I like art and history, and certified as "Art Navigator" and "Fukushima Interpreter-Giide".		I was born in Iizaka-town, Fukushima City. Iizaka is famous for its hot spring. I am a state-certified English interpreter, an English teacher, a Japanese teacher for foreigners and a piano teacher. I really love teaching. "Teaching is learning." I am also a big fan of Shakespeare. Shakespeare always teaches me a lot. I am certified as "State and Fukushima Interpreter-Giide".

Fukushima Prefecture Fukushima Prefecture is located at the southern part of Tohoku Region. It is 200 km north of Tokyo. It has a population of about 2 million and the area is about 14,000 square km. Fukushima Prefecture has many attractions such as the beautiful four seasons, attractive natures, fantastic hot springs, delicious food, fascinating history and culture, and so on. Fukushima Prefecture is divided into 3 regions, and each region has its own distinct climate and culture. Nakadori-region is the central region. It is the center of economy and commerce in Fukushima prefecture. Prefectural capital, Fukushima City is located in this area. Aizu-region is located at the western part. It has many tourist spots surrounded by rich and varied nature, and still remains historical footprints. Hamadori-region is located beside the Pacific Ocean and the sea food is especially delicious. It has a mild climate throughout the year.

"Fukushima 福島" literally means "Happy Island"

Fukushima City Fukushima City is located in Nakadori-region. It takes one hour and a half from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Fukushima City is the capital city of Fukushima Prefecture. It's a key city in the southern part of Northeast Japan. It covers an area of 746 square km, and has a population of about a little less than 300,000. Fukushima City is surrounded by many beautiful mountains. Situated in the basin, the city is renowned for its hot summers and cold winters. Fukushima-city is well known as "the kingdom of fruit", where peaches, pears, apples and grapes are produced. The area is also blessed with hot springs and natural beauty.