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Miyazaki prefecture (Miyazaki-ken) is located on
Kyushu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Miyazaki.
History:
Historically, after the Meiji Restoration, Hyuga province was renamed
Miyazaki prefecture. See abolition of the han system article for detailed
discussion.
Geography:
Miyazaki prefecture is located on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu.
Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and east, Oita prefecture to
the north, and Kumamoto and Kagoshima prefectures to the west.
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