Tokushima, Tokushima

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**Tokushima**
**徳島市**
Tokushima's location in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
Location
Country	Japan
Region	Shikoku
Prefecture	Tokushima Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area	191.23 km² (73.83 sq mi)
Population (as of 2008)
Total	265,248
Location	34°4′N, 134°33′E
Symbols
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Tokushima Government Office
Official website: City of Tokushima

Tokushima Station Bus Terminal

Tokushima (徳島市, Tokushima-shi^?) is the capital city of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island of Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 267,343 and the density of 1,398.02 persons per km². The total area is 191.23 km².

The city is located in the northeeastern part of Tokushima prefecture at the mouth of the Yoshino River. Tokushima displays typical characteristics in layout and organization of a Japanese castle town.

Tokushima developed under the Hachisuka clan. A strong indigo dye industry allowed the area to prosper.

Tokushima is famous for the Awa Odori, a lively festival that is held every year during the Obon Festival in August. Awa Odori literally translates as "Awa Dance" (Awa being the ancient name for Tokushima prefecture). During the festival, residents ranging from young children to professional dance troupes participate in the dance, a distinctive form of Japanese classical dance that includes regional costumes and is accompanied by strings, drums, and singing (usually by the dancers themselves).

The city was founded on October 1, 1889. At the time, it was the 10th largest city in Japan.

Tokushima Airport in nearby Matsushige serves the city.

A statue of Hachisuka Iemasa

1 Sister cities
2 Education
3 Geography
- 3.1 Mountains
4 External links

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Name	Height	Notes
Bizan (眉山)	277m
Shiroyama (城山)	62m
Nakatsu Mineyama (中津峰山)	773m	The highest mountain in the Tokushima City district.
Nishi Ryuo-san (西竜王山)	495m
Higashi Ryuo-san (東龍王山)	408m
Bentenzan (弁天山)	6.1m	Known as the smallest natural mountain in all Japan.
Kinobeyama (気延山)	212m