City history
Trace the history of Shizuoka, from its days as the strategic Suruga Province to its modern role as a vital transportation and tea-producing hub in Japan.
Chapter one
Historical name
"Suruga-no-kuni"
Before the modern designation of Shizuoka, the region was known as Suruga Province, a vital area during the Sengoku and Edo periods due to its strategic location along the Tokaido road.
Suruga Province
A major province in the eastern part of central Japan, serving as a critical transit point.
Quiet Province
Established as a modern municipality following the Meiji Restoration's administrative reforms.
Chapter two
Japan officially adopted a unified standard time based on the 135th meridian east, synchronizing Shizuoka with the national standard.
Japan implemented summer time to conserve energy following World War II, a practice that was eventually discontinued in 1951.
Chapter three
Tokugawa Ieyasu relocated to the region, establishing Shizuoka as a significant political and cultural center during the lead-up to the Edo period.
The strategic importance of the Tokaido road passing through Shizuoka intensified as Japan began its transition toward modern infrastructure.
The cities of Shizuoka and Shimizu merged to form the current modern Shizuoka City, consolidating regional administration and resources.