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Tsuruoka

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1878

    After the start of the Meiji period, the area organized as Tsuruoka Town under Nishitagawa District, Yamagata Prefecture in 1878.

  2. Documented history · 1924

    It was elevated to city status on October 1, 1924, becoming Japan's 100th city.

  3. Documented history · 1955

    In 1955, the city expanded by annexing the town of Kamo and nine neighboring villages.

  4. Documented history · 1963

    The town of Oyama was annexed by Tsuruoka in 1963.

  5. City Elevation

    Tsuruoka was elevated to city status on October 1, 1924, becoming Japan's 100th city.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Ryo Chonan

    mixed martial artist

  • Shuhei Fujisawa

    writer

  • Takashi Ishikawa

    sumo wrestler

  • Kanji Ishiwara

    general in the Imperial Japanese Army

  • Yuya Hasegawa

    professional baseball player

Historical figures

  • Kanji Ishiwara

    Wikidata records Tsuruoka as this historical figure's place of birth. General in the Imperial Japanese Army (1889-1949).

  • Saiichi Maruya

    Wikidata records Tsuruoka as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese writer (1925-2012).

  • Shuhei Fujisawa

    Wikidata records Tsuruoka as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese author (1927–1997).

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Shonai Nippo

    Newspaper based in the Shonai region covering Tsuruoka

Buildings and landmarks

  • Dainichibō Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Tsuruoka. Building in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

  • Zenpō-ji Temple

    Wikidata places this site in Tsuruoka. Buddhist temple in Tsuruoka, Japan.

  • Fujishima Station

    Wikidata places this site in Tsuruoka. Railway station in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, Japan.

  • Atsumi-Onsen Station

    Wikidata places this site in Tsuruoka. Railway station in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

  • Port of Kamo

    Wikidata places this site in Tsuruoka.

  • Iragawa Station

    Wikidata places this site in Tsuruoka. Railway station in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

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01 · Overview

Tsuruoka, in brief

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02 · History

How Tsuruoka took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tsuruoka

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tsuruoka

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tsuruoka

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tsuruoka

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tsuruoka

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tsuruoka located and what are its coordinates?

Tsuruoka is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 38.7217, 139.8217, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tsuruoka?

Tsuruoka has a recorded population of approximately 125,389 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tsuruoka?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tsuruoka include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

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