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Nankaidō

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Nankaidō

The Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found. is a Japanese term for both an ancient division of the country and the main road running through the region.[1]

Nankaidō 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 Nankaidō, remained cultural markers.

The Nankaidō road connected the capitals of the provinces in this region.[2]

Geography

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Nankaidō is the geographic region of Shikoku. Awaji Island was also part of the region.

Nankaidō has parts of six ancient provinces[3] and one island,[2] including:

The yellow line is the "Suruga trough", part of the longer "Nankai trough" in red

Some geological features, such as the undersea Nankai Trough, have been named for the region.[4]

Nankaidō earthquakes

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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

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  • 1498 (Meiō 7, 2nd day of the 7th month): regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found. at Latitude: 33.500/Longitude: 135.200, 7.5 on the Richter Scale.[5]
  • 1605 (Keichō 10): regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found.
  • 1854 (Ansei 1): regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found.[6]
  • 1944 (Shōwa 19): regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found.
  • 1946 (Shōwa 21): regional disaster called the Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Lang/data/is latn data' not found.
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References

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