noun
Fukushima (city, prefecture)
Refers to both Fukushima City and Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. Context usually clarifies which is meant.
福島県は東北地方にあります。
Fukushima Prefecture is in the Tohoku region.
福島市は福島県の県庁所在地です。
Fukushima City is the capital of Fukushima Prefecture.
The name 福島 (Fukushima) is composed of 福 (good fortune) and 島 (island). The historical derivation of the place name is uncertain.