- Tokushima, Tokushima
Infobox City Japan
Name= Tokushima
JapaneseName= 徳島市
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Region=Shikoku
Prefecture=Tokushima Prefecture
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Area_km2= 191.23
PopDate=2008
Population= 265,248
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LongtitudeMinutes= 33
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CityHallLink= [http://www.city.tokushima.tokushima.jp/english/index.html City of Tokushima] nihongo|Tokushima|徳島市|Tokushima-shi is the capital city ofTokushima Prefecture onShikoku island ofJapan .In
2003 , the city had an estimatedpopulation of 267,343 and a density of 1,398.02 persons per km². Its total area is 191.23 km².The city is situated in the north-eastern part of
Tokushima prefecture at the mouth of theYoshino River . In terms of layout and organization, Tokushima displays the typical characteristics of a Japanesecastle town .Tokushima was developed under the
Hachisuka clan . Its prosperity was built on a strongindigo dye industry.Tokushima is famous for its lively Awa Odori, which is held every year during the
Obon Festival in August. Awa Odori literally translates as "Awa Dance" (Awa being Tokushima prefecture's ancient name). During the festival, residents ranging from young children to professional dance troupes perform a distinctive style of Japanese traditional dance in regional costumes, accompanied by strings, drums, and singing (usually by the dancers themselves).The modern city of Tokushima was founded on
October 1 ,1889 . At the time, it was the 10th largest city in Japan.The city is served by
Tokushima Airport , in nearby Matsushige.Sister cities
*flagicon|United States
Saginaw ,Michigan ,USA
*flagicon|PortugalLeiria ,District of Leiria ,Portugal
*flagicon|ChinaDandong ,Liaoning ,China Education
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University of Tokushima
*Tokushima Bunri University
*Shikoku University Geography
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Rivers
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Yoshino River (吉野川)
*Shinmachi River (新町川)
*Suketo River (助任川)
*Akui River (鮎喰川)
*Imagire River (今切川)External links
* [http://www.city.tokushima.tokushima.jp/ Tokushima City Official Website]
* [http://www.city.tokushima.tokushima.jp/english/index.html Tokushima City Official Website]
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