
Primary Meaning of Naruto Refers to straits, channels, or waterways with currents so strong they produce audible sounds. Place Name The name of a city located at the eastern tip of Shikoku, the northeastern tip of Tokushima Prefecture, and on the western side of the Naruto Strait. Between it and Awaji Island lies the … Read More

Main meanings: Prefecture name and prefectural capital name A prefecture located on the Pacific coast in the southeastern part of the Chubu region. Historically formed from the three provinces of Izu, Suruga, and Totomi. The provincial capital of Suruga Province was established here in ancient times. After the Nanboku-chō period, it became the castle … Read More

Japan is the world’s only nation with a continuous history spanning over 2,000 years. Its origins trace back to the accession of Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor, in 660 BC. This account, recorded in the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki, is based on myths and legends. Because this imperial system has endured for over 2,000 … Read More


