Tsushima Province

Quick Facts: Who was Tsushima Province?

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Tsushima Province

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Ancient Japanese province on Tsushima Island, vital for defense and trade.

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Origins & Early Life

Tsushima Province (対馬国, Tsushima no Kuni; Japanese pronunciation: [t͡sɨ̥.ɕì.mä̀ (nò̞ kɯ̈̀.ɲ̟ì), -ɕí-]) was an old province of Japan on Tsushima Island which occupied the area corresponding to modern-day Tsushima, Nagasaki. It was sometimes called Taishū (対州) . The origin of Tsushima Province is unclear. It is often identified as the country Tsukaikoku (對海国) mentioned in the Wajinden.

Career & Major Achievements

It is possible that Tsushima was recognized as a province of the Yamato Court in the 5th century. Under the Ritsuryō system, Tsushima formally became a province. Tsushima Province has been a strategic area that took a major role in the national defense against possible invasions from the continent and in trade with Korea. After Japan was defeated by Tang dynasty at the Battle of Baekgang in 663, Kaneda Castle was constructed on this island.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Tsushima Province had been controlled by the Tsushima no Kuni no miyatsuko until the Heian period. This clan was later replaced by the Abiru clan. The Sō clan rose to power around the middle 13th century and seized control of the entire island in the late 15th century.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Tsushima Province

True or False: “True: Tsushima Province was historically recognized as a vital strategic area for national defense against continental invasions.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The text explicitly states that Tsushima Province took a major role in the national defense against possible invasions from the continent.

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