Nankaidō
The is a Japanese term for both an ancient division of the country and the main road running through the region.
History
Nankaido was one of the main circuits of the Gokishichido system. It was first established during the Asuka period. Over centuries, the government functions of the Gokishichido became less important. However, the traditional eight regions, including Nankaido, remained cultural markers.
The Nankaido road connected the capitals of the provinces in this region.
Geography
Nankaido is the geographic region of Shikoku. Awaji Island was also part of the region.
Nankaido has parts of six ancient provinces and one island, including:
Awa Province
Iyo Province
Kii Province
Sanuki Province
Tosa
Some geological features, such as the undersea Nankai Trough, have been named for the region.
Nankaido earthquakes
Many historic earthquakes have the name "Nankai" or "Nankaido". Major earthquakes are named with the Japanese era name and the location such as Nankaido.
Timeline
1498 (Meio 7, 2nd day of the 7th month): regional disaster called the at Latitude: 33.500/Longitude: 135.200, 7.5 on the Richter Scale.
1605 (Keicho 10): regional disaster called the
1854 (Ansei 1): regional disaster called the
1944 (Showa 19): regional disaster called the
1946 (Showa 21): regional disaster called the
Related pages
Shikoku region
Comparison of regions of Japan
References
Geography of Japan