Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki is located in the northern part of the Kanto region close to Tokyo. Ibaraki takes pride in its traditional culture and nature, as well as in being a center of science and technology in Japan. Capital City: Mito Population in 2007 (thousands): 2,969 Area in 2007 (square km): 6,096
Design: H-II Launch Vehicle and Mt. Tsukuba
The H-II Launch Vehicle was the first rocket produced in Japan using only domestic technologies. It is also a symbol of Tsukuba Academic New Town in Ibaraki prefecture. The rocket was developed at the National Space Development Agency of Japan, the predecessor to the present Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in this town. Mt. Tsukuba is admired for its graceful shape and is often compared with Mt. Fuji. It is designated as one of the one hundred famous mountains in Japan and is also known for its rare insects and plants.
Mintage: 100,000
Weight: 31.1 gm.
Diameter: 40.0 mm.
