Shimonoseki

, also known as Amagaseki and Bakan, is a Japanese city in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the island of Honshu.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Shimonoseki" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 862; "Bakan," p. 67.  The city is in the Chūgoku region.Nussbaum, "Chūgoku,"  p. 127.

It has been recognized as a core city since 2005.Jacobs, A.J.  "Japan's Evolving Nested Municipal Hierarchy: The Race for Local Power in the 2000s,"  Urban Studies Research, Vol. 2011 (2011), p. 8 [PDF 8 of 14]; retrieved 2012-12-29.

History
Shimonoseki was the ancient capital city of the Nagato Province.

Timeline
 25 April 1185 (Genryaku 2, 24th day of the 3rd month): the Taira (also known as the Heike) and the Minamoto fought at the Battle of Dan-no-ura; and the Heike were defeated.Kitagawa, Hiroshi et al. (1975). The Tale of the Heike, p. 787.  Emperor Antoku was drowned in the battle.Kitagawa, pp. 676-677; Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), 安徳天皇 (81); retrieved 2012-5-23.

 5-6 September 1864 (Genji 1, 5th-6th day of the 8th month): Bombardment of Shimonoseki.
 1895 (Meiji 28): Treaty of Shimonoseki.Nussbaum, "Shimonoseki Jōyaku" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 862.

Geography
Shimonoseki is a port on the Kamnon Strait (Shimonoseki Strait) at the Western end of Honshu.  The city is near to Kitakyūshū on the island of Kyushu.

Related pages
 Treaty of Shimonoseki

References

Other websites

 Yamaguchi City website  

Category:Cities in Yamaguchi Prefecture