1. Hiroshima City
Hiroshima Prefecture, located in the southwest of Honshu, covers an area of ??714 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 1.12 million. On August 6, 1945, the American bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb, opening the final brutal chapter of World War II. Since then, the incident has been forever etched in the history of Hiroshima. In a landscape of scarred desolation, what is now the Atomic Bomb Dome is one of the few buildings that was not completely flattened by the blast. There are now exhibits here that evoke memories of the atomic bombings.
Hiroshima began planned reconstruction in the 1950s and became one of Japan's largest industrial cities with many scenic spots and historic sites in the city. It was also the center of anti-nuclear and peace activities. The unique ecology of the Hiroshima Canal, modern commercial buildings, convenient public transportation, the ability to take trams on the main road, etc., are all the beautiful new atmosphere of Hiroshima City after its reconstruction.
Famous attractions in Hiroshima include museums, parks, Miyajima, etc. In addition, Sandankyo is suitable for a day trip for outdoor travel enthusiasts. The turquoise river, alternately calm and turbulent, flows through 16 kilometers of boulders and limestone caves. Onomichi's numerous temples and modest shopping arcades have provided countless inspirations to writers and filmmakers over the years. Kebōnoura is a smaller port and one of the most stunning spots on the Seto Inland Sea. The southern coast is also the gateway to the 138 islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Ikuchishima is one of the islands. In addition to its beaches and citrus groves, Kosanji is a shrine well worth visiting.
2. A county in the Chinese region of southwest Honshu, Japan
A first-level administrative district. It borders the Seto Inland Sea to the south. Together with about 150 large and small islands including Innoshima, Ikuchishima, Osaki Kamijima, Edashima, Itsukushima (Miyajima), etc., the area is 8,466 square kilometers. Population 2.85 million (1990). The Chinese mountains lie in the north (the highest point is about 1,300 meters above sea level), in the middle is the Kibi Plateau (400-500 meters), and in the south are the alluvial lands of the lower reaches of the Seto Inland Sea system. The climate is warm, with annual precipitation of 1,500-2,000 mm. Old Bingo and Aki two countries. This includes 12 cities. The capital is Hiroshima City. One of the important areas in the Seto Inland Sea industrial zone, the heavy chemical industry accounts for 69% of the industrial output value. The industries are mainly transportation machinery, general machinery, steel, and chemical industry. Agriculture is mainly based on rice, and is rich in citrus and vegetables. Cattle raising is also important. Hiroshima Bay’s cultivated oysters account for 70% of the country’s total. Sea, land and air transportation are frequent. Most of the coast is designated as the Seto Inland Sea National Park, and Miyajima is famous for its beautiful scenery. The main cities are Hiroshima, Kure, Fukuyama, etc.