Yamaguchi

Overview

Yamaguchi is a first-level administrative division of Japan in the Chugoku region. Its area is about 6,112 km2 and its population about 0.0 million (2024), with its capital at Yamaguchi.

History

Comprising the old provinces of Suo and Nagato; Choshu domain (Mori clan) drove the Meiji Restoration, producing Ito Hirobumi, Yamagata Aritomo and Katsura Kogoro. The prefecture was created in 1871.

Geography and industry

Kintaikyo Bridge, Akiyoshidai, Akiyoshido cave and the castle town of Hagi are famous; Shimonoseki faces Kyushu across the Kanmon Strait. Chemical industry thrives in the Shunan area.

Transport

Sanyo Shinkansen stops at Shin-Iwakuni, Tokuyama, Shin-Yamaguchi, Asa, Shin-Shimonoseki and Kokura; the western prefecture connects with Kyushu.