Himeji

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/himeji

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Himeji?Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai region, Japan
2. How many people live in Himeji?Estimated 525,682 as of June 1, 2022
3. What is the capital of Himeji?Himeji (Capital of Hyogo Prefecture)
4. What language do people speak in Himeji?Japanese
5. What is Himeji known for?Himeji Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site), heavy industry (steel, machinery)
6. What is Himeji famous for?Himeji is famous for its beautiful castle, Himeji Castle, a historic fortress built in the 14th century and finished in the 17th century.

Kansai Region: A major geographical and economic area in western Honshu, Japan, encompassing several prefectures.
Feudal Lords: Powerful regional rulers in pre-modern Japan who commanded samurai and controlled territories.
Meiji Restoration: A pivotal event in Japanese history (1868) that restored imperial rule and led to rapid modernization and Westernization.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for places of outstanding universal value.