Tottori Prefecture
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is a prefecture
of Japan
located in the Chūgoku region
. The capital is the city of Tottori
. It is the least populous prefecture in Japan.
, Tottori encompassed the old provinces of Hōki
and Inaba
. The word "Tottori" originates from the characters meaning "bird" (鳥) and "to get" (取), as early residents in the area made their living catching the region's plentiful waterfowl.
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, nagaimo, rakkyo, negi (shiro-negi, Welsh onion), and watermelon
.
Football (soccer)
in Japanese for "と
" combined with the picture of a flying bird, and symbolizes peace, liberty, and the advancement of the Tottori prefecture. It was enacted in 1968 to celebrate the 100th year from the first year of the Meiji Era.
Prefectures of Japan
The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 subnational jurisdictions: one "metropolis" , Tokyo; one "circuit" , Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures , Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures . In Japanese, they are commonly referred to as...
of Japan
Japan
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located in the Chūgoku region
Chugoku region
The , also known as the , is the westernmost region of Honshū, the largest island of Japan. It consists of the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi. It has a population of about 7.8 million.- History :...
. The capital is the city of Tottori
Tottori, Tottori
is the capital city of Tottori Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan.As of 2006, the city has an estimated population of 200,974 and a density of 262.48 persons per km². The total area is 765.66 km²....
. It is the least populous prefecture in Japan.
History
Before the Meiji RestorationMeiji Restoration
The , also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, Reform or Renewal, was a chain of events that restored imperial rule to Japan in 1868...
, Tottori encompassed the old provinces of Hōki
Hoki Province
was an old province of Japan in the area that is today the western part of Tottori Prefecture. It was sometimes called . Hōki bordered on Inaba, Mimasaka, Bitchū, Bingo, and Izumo Provinces....
and Inaba
Inaba Province
was an old province of Japan in the area that is today the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture. It was sometimes called . Inaba bordered on Harima, Hōki, Mimasaka, and Tajima Provinces.-History:The ancient capital, and the castle town, were at Tottori city...
. The word "Tottori" originates from the characters meaning "bird" (鳥) and "to get" (取), as early residents in the area made their living catching the region's plentiful waterfowl.
Cities
Four cities are located in Tottori Prefecture:- KurayoshiKurayoshi, Tottoriis a city located in the central part of Tottori, Japan.As of November 1, 2010, the city has an estimated population of 50,360 and a density of 185.05 persons per km², making it the third largest city in Tottori. The total area is 272.15 km²....
- SakaiminatoSakaiminato, Tottoriis a city in the northern Tottori Prefecture, Japan. At the northern end of Yumigahama Peninsula, it faces the Sea of Japan, another sea Nakaumi and Sakai channel.As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 35,710 and the density of 1,240 persons per km²...
- TottoriTottori, Tottoriis the capital city of Tottori Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan.As of 2006, the city has an estimated population of 200,974 and a density of 262.48 persons per km². The total area is 765.66 km²....
(capital) - YonagoYonago, Tottoriis a city located in the northwest of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, facing the Sea of Japan, and adjacent to Shimane. It is the prefecture's second largest city after Tottori and therefore a commercial center of the western part of this prefecture....
Towns and villages
Towns and villages in each districtDistricts of Japan
The was most recently used as an administrative unit in Japan between 1878 and 1921 and is roughly equivalent to the county of the United States, ranking at the level below prefecture and above city, town or village. As of 2008, cities belong directly to prefectures and are independent from...
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Hokuei, Tottori is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan. Bordering it are Kotoura to the west, Kurayoshi to the south and Yurihama to the east.As of May 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,622 and a density of 273 persons per km²... Kotoura, Tottori is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan. Bordering it are the towns of Daisen to the left, Kōfu to the south, Hokuei to the east, and the city of Kurayoshi to the southeast.... Misasa, Tottori is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan. It is also home to the official treasure of Sanbutsuji and the Okayama Hospital.The name "Misasa" originates from the belief that one who stays to enjoy three mornings in the town's famous hot springs will find all of his ailments cured.As of... Yurihama, Tottori is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan.As of December 31, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 17,785 and a density of 228 persons per km²...
Chizu, Tottori is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,009 and a density of 40.11 persons per km². The total area is 224.61 km².- External links :*... Wakasa, Tottori is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,687 and a density of 23.52 persons per km². The total area is 199.31 km².... Yazu, Tottori is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori, Japan.As of October 1, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 19,311 and a density of 93.42 persons per km². The total area is 206.71 km².... |
Economy
Tottori Prefecture is heavily agricultural and its products are shipped to major cities. Some of the famous products are nashi pearNashi Pear
Pyrus pyrifolia is a pear tree species native to China, Japan, and Korea. The tree's edible fruit is known by many names, including: Asian pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Taiwan pear, and sand pear.....
, nagaimo, rakkyo, negi (shiro-negi, Welsh onion), and watermelon
Watermelon
Watermelon is a vine-like flowering plant originally from southern Africa. Its fruit, which is also called watermelon, is a special kind referred to by botanists as a pepo, a berry which has a thick rind and fleshy center...
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Sports
The sports teams listed below are based in Tottori.Football (soccer)
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
- Gainare TottoriGainare Tottoriare a Japanese football club based in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture. They play in the J. League Division 2. Their team colour is green.Their team name Gainare derives from a Tottori dialect gaina meaning "great" and Italian sperare meaning "to hope".Their team mascot is well-known horror anime...
(YonagoYonago, Tottoriis a city located in the northwest of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, facing the Sea of Japan, and adjacent to Shimane. It is the prefecture's second largest city after Tottori and therefore a commercial center of the western part of this prefecture....
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Tourism
- Daisen (mountain)Daisen (mountain), is a volcanic mountain located in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It has an elevation of 1,729 metres. This mountain is the highest in the Chūgoku region, and the most important volcano on the Daisen volcanic belt...
- Misasa
- Tottori Sand DunesTottori Sand DunesThe are unique sand dunes located near Tottori City in Tottori Prefecture, Honshū, Japan. They are the only large dune system in Japan....
- Kitarou RoadSakaiminato, Tottoriis a city in the northern Tottori Prefecture, Japan. At the northern end of Yumigahama Peninsula, it faces the Sea of Japan, another sea Nakaumi and Sakai channel.As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 35,710 and the density of 1,240 persons per km²...
- Koyama Pond
Rail
- JR West
- Sanin Line
- Hakubi LineHakubi LineThe is a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company in the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region of Japan. It begins at the south end of Okayama Prefecture at Kurashiki Station in Kurashiki, passing through Niimi Station on the west side of Niimi, and terminating at Hōki-Daisen Station...
- Inbi LineInbi Lineis a railway line operated by West Japan Railway Company between Tottori, Tottori Prefecture and Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.-Stations:...
- Sakai LineSakai Lineis a railway line of West Japan Railway Company between Yonago and Sakaiminato all within Tottori Prefecture, Japan.- Route data :*Company:Distance:** West Japan Railway Company ：*** Yonago — Sakaiminato...
- Wakasa Railway
- Chizu ExpressChizu ExpressThe ' is a Japanese third-sector semi-public railway that connects Hyōgo, Okayama and Tottori prefectures. The Chizu Line is not electrified, but is a high-grade railroad, and runs a total of 56.1 kilometers...
Expressway and toll roads
- Tottori Expressway
- Yonago Expressway
- Sanin ExpresswaySanin ExpresswaySan'in Expressway is a proposed expressway extending from Tottori, Tottori prefecture to Mine, Yamaguchi prefecture...
- Shidosaka Pass Road
- Tottori-Toyooka-Miyazu Road
National highways
- Route 9
- Route 29 (Tottori-Shiso-Himeji)
- Route 53 (Tottori-Tsuyama-Okayama)
- Route 178
- Route 179
- Route 180
- Route 181 (Yonago-Niimi-Okayama)
- Route 183
- Route 313
- Route 373
- Route 431
- Route 482
Prefectural symbols
The symbol is derived from the first moraMora (linguistics)
Mora is a unit in phonology that determines syllable weight, which in some languages determines stress or timing. As with many technical linguistic terms, the definition of a mora varies. Perhaps the most succinct working definition was provided by the American linguist James D...
in Japanese for "と
Hiragana
is a Japanese syllabary, one basic component of the Japanese writing system, along with katakana, kanji, and the Latin alphabet . Hiragana and katakana are both kana systems, in which each character represents one mora...
" combined with the picture of a flying bird, and symbolizes peace, liberty, and the advancement of the Tottori prefecture. It was enacted in 1968 to celebrate the 100th year from the first year of the Meiji Era.