Saikaidō

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Saikaidō.

History

Saikaidō was one of the main circuits of the Gokishichidō 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 Saikaidō, remained cultural markers.

The Saikaidō road connected the capitals of the provinces in this region.

Geography

Saikaidō is the geographic region of Kyūshū. Tsushima Island and Iki Province were also part of the region.

Saikaidō has nine ancient provinces^[2] and two islands, including

• Bungo Province
• Buzen Province
• Chikugo Province
• Chikuzen Province
• Higo
• Hizen
• Hyūga
• Ōsumi
• Satsuma

Regional earthquakes

Historic earthquakes are named "Saikaidō" when the main damage was in the Kyūshū region. Often quakes are called by the Japanese era name along with region location such as Saikaido.

Timeline

• 8th century: Dazaifu was established as a government center for the island region.^[3]
• November 24, 1899 (Meiji 32): regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found. at Latitude: 31.9/Longitude: 132^[4]
• August 5, 1968 (Shōwa 43):regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found. at Latitude: 33.3/Longitude: 132.2^[4]

Related pages

• Kyūshū region
• Comparison of regions of Japan