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Shizuoka, Shizuoka

Shizuoka (Hepburn) (Japanese: 静岡市; -shi) is the capital city of Shizuoka prefecture, Japan.

The city's name is spelled Sizuoka in the Kunrei romanization system, and Siduoka in Nippon-shiki and JSL.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 702,697 and the density of 511.48 persons per km². The total area is 1,373.85 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1889.

An annual Internatinal Busker's Festival(Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka) is held in November.

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