Hiroshima

The city of Hiroshima (???; -shi) is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture, and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. Geographical location {{coor dms|34|23|07|N|132|27|19|E|}} (City Hall). It is best known throughout the world as the first city in history subjected to nuclear warfare.

Industry

Mazda Motor Company, now controlled by the Ford Motor Company, is by far Hiroshima's dominant company. Mazda makes many models in Hiroshima for worldwide export, including the popular MX-5/Miata and Mazda RX-7. The Mazda CX-7 is slated to be built here in early 2006. Other Mazda factories are in Hofu, Yamaguchi and Flat Rock, Michigan.

Related Topics:
Mazda Motor Company - Ford Motor Company - MX-5/Miata - Mazda RX-7 - Hofu, Yamaguchi - Flat Rock, Michigan

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