Fukushima Prefecture (Fukushima-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on
Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Fukushima. Fukushima lies
in the center of a basin which has the Azuma Mountains to the west and
the abukuma Mountains to the east. The River Abukuma flows through our
city from south to north. A wooded hill named Shinobu-yama overlooks the
central city area. Our suburbs are blessed with rich soil,and a great amount
of fruit is produced every year.
Prefectural Symbols
Fukushima Flower is Nemotoshakunage (Rhododendron brachycarpum)
Fukushima Tree is Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
Fukushima Bird is Narcissus Flycatcher (Ficedula narcissina)
SGI practice Soka Gakkai's particular form of Nichiren Buddhism. Butsudan
Buddhist altar Nichiren taught that by chanting "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo"
to the Gohonzon. SGI practitioners call this process a "human revolution."