Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Miyazaki city

宮崎市
alternative words: Miyazakishi city, Miyazakishi, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki shi, Miyazaki
keywords: g8 , kyushu , town
related topics: Miyazaki Prefecture , Miyazaki shrine
related web sites: http://www.city.miyazaki.miyazaki.jp , http://www.yado.co.jp/kankou/miyazaki/minitoi/minitindex.htm , http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milkyway-Orion/1635/miya1.html , http://www.hikyaku.com/summit/miyazakig.html
explanation: Capital of Miyazaki Prefecture on the Pacific Ocean. Once a tiny town it has developed quickly after the government chose it as the capital of the prefecture in 1883. There exist little industries excepting for tourism and agriculture. A part of summit 2000 will be held at this town. The population is about 280,000.