Saikaidō
is a Japanese term for both an ancient division of the country and the main road running through the region.
History
Saikaido was one of the main circuits of the Gokishichido 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 Saikaido, remained cultural markers.
The Saikaido road connected the capitals of the provinces in this region.
Geography
Saikaido is the geographic region of Kyushu. Tsushima Island and Iki Province were also part of the region.
Saikaido has nine ancient provinces and two islands, including
Bungo Province
Buzen Province
Chikugo Province
Chikuzen Province
Higo
Hizen
Hyuga
Osumi
Satsuma
Regional earthquakes
Historic earthquakes are named" Saikaido" when the main damage was in the Kyushu 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.
November 24,1899 (Meiji 32): regional disaster called the at Latitude: 31. 9/Longitude: 132
August 5,1968 (Showa 43): regional disaster called the at Latitude: 33. 3/Longitude: 132. 2
Related pages
Kyushu region
Comparison of regions of Japan
References
Geography of Japan