Tsukuba

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Tsukuba

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Tsukuba is a city in Ibaraki Prefecture, renowned as a major center for scientific research and technology. It is home to the iconic Mount Tsukuba, which features a historic Shinto shrine and has been celebrated in poetry since 710 A.D. The city is located approximately 50 kilometers from Tokyo.

Statistics

Area

283.72 km²

Population

246,647

Location