Suzuka, Mie
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Suzuka (鈴鹿市; -shi) is a city located in Mie, Japan, about 50 miles south west of Nagoya.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 189,902 and the density of 975.51 persons per km². The total area is 194.67 km².
The city was founded on December 1, 1942.
Motor racing circuit
Suzuka Circuit has been the home of the Japanese Grand Prix since 1987. It is the only figure-of-eight circuit in the championship, and is very popular with the drivers. Located next to the circuit is the Honda Safety Riding/Driving School, were thousands of car and motorcycle drivers have been trained, including many police officers and instructors throughout the world.
See also
- Honda Heat rugby club
External links
- Official website (http://www.city.suzuka.mie.jp/) in Japanese