ana's japan destination guide

kanji		The characters mean something like "entrance to the mountains." The prefecture got its name from its main city, which is situated in the far west of Honshu, at the end (or beginning) of the island's mountain spine.
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Total Area
Yamaguchi Pref.: 6,110 km2

Population
Yamaguchi Pref.: ~1,545,000

 Major Industries
Petrochemical
Machinery
Cement
Mining
Fishing		 Major Products
Automobiles
General Machinery
Petrochemical
Steel
Fish
Geography
Yamaguchi Prefecture is located at the southwestern tip of Honshu Island, with the Japan Sea to the north and Seto Inland Sea to the south. Much of the prefecture comprises low mountains.

Climate
Climate varies depending on the area (Seto Inland Sea, Japan Sea Coast and Inland) but is generally mild throughout. Annual average temperature in Yamaguchi City is about 14.7°C; average annual rainfall is 1,844 mm.


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