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Iwate prefecture - Definition and Overview |
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Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Morioka.
History
Iwate was historically part of Mutsu Province. It was only brought into the empire around 800.
Geography
Iwate faces the Pacific Ocean to the east, and borders Aomori Prefecture on the north, Akita Prefecture on the west, and Miyagi Prefecture on the south. The prefecture has mountains in the west, north and east, with the valley of the Kitakami River running from north to south through the center of the province and including the capital. The coast is very rugged, with little in between the mountains and the sea.
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Economy
Iwate's industry is concentrated around Morioka and specializes in semconductor and communication manufacturing.
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