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Alpas
Alpas ( ja, アルパス) is a group of sports facilities in Kazuno, Akita, Japan. Full-scale Alpine skiing, alpine, Ski jumping, jumping ski, cross-country skiing (sport), cross-country skiing and nordic combined competitions can be held in one place. Kazuno Athletic Stadium is a sports venue in Kazuno, Akita, Japan, and was one of home grounds of the Akita FC Cambiare football team. The Athletic Stadium itself includes a 9-lane athletic track and is one of the main tracks in the Akita Prefecture. Hanawa Ski Jumping Hill The , also known as the is a ski jumping venue located in the Alpas Sports Park in Kazuno, Akita, Japan. Owned by Kazuno City, the hill has hosted a number of winter sports events including National Sports Festival of Japan. It is approved by the International Ski Federation. Olympian Ryoyu Kobayashi practiced at this facility as a teenager. Hanawa Ski Area The is the ski resort in Tōhoku region, Japan, operated by :en:Kazuno, Akita, City of Kazuno, adjac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuno, Akita
is a cities of Japan, city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 30.715, and a population density of 43 persons per km² in 12.970 households. The total area of the city is . Geography Kazuno is located in a valley in the mountains of far northeastern Akita Prefecture, with the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture on the east. Much of the city is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park. Much of the city area is covered in forest. Due to its inland location, the city is noted for its Snow country (Japan), heavy snowfall in winter. It is also known for the wild deer. Neighboring municipalities * Akita Prefecture ** Kitaakita, Akita, Kitaakita ** Ōdate, Akita, Ōdate ** Semboku, Akita, Semboku ** Kosaka, Akita, Kosaka * Iwate Prefecture ** Hachimantai, Iwate, Hachimantai * Aomori Prefecture ** Towada, Aomori, Towada ** Takko, Aomori, Takko ** Sannohe, Aomori, Sannohe ** Shingō, Aomori, Shingō Climate Kazuno has a humid co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
:en:Kazuno, Akita
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 28,329 in 12,570 households, and a population density of 40 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Kazuno is located in the far northeast corner of Akita Prefecture. The urban center is located in the Hanawa Basin, which is part of the basin of the Yoneshiro River. Outside the Hanawa Basin, it is mountainous and heavily forested, with numerous rivers and waterfalls with the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture on the east. The area has many hot springs. Much of the city is within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, although the city does not border on Lake Towada self. Due to its inland location, the difference between the annual maximum temperature and the annual minimum temperature is very large and the city is noted for its heavy snowfall in winter. Neighboring municipalities Akita Prefecture * Kitaakita * Ōdate * Semboku * Kosaka Iwate Prefect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a recreational and competitive activity that involves descending a snow-covered surface while standing on a snowboard that is almost always attached to a rider's feet. It features in the Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games. Snowboarding was developed in the United States, inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing, and skiing. It became popular around the globe, and was introduced as a Winter Olympic Sport at Nagano in 1998 and featured in the Winter Paralympics at Sochi in 2014. , its popularity (as measured by equipment sales) in the United States peaked in 2007 and has been in a decline since. History The first snowboards were developed in 1965 when Sherman Poppen, an engineer in Muskegon, Michigan, invented a toy for his daughters by fastening two skis together and attaching a rope to one end so he would have some control as they stood on the board and glided downhill. Dubbed the "snurfer" (combining snow and surfer) by his wife Nancy, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skiing
Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow. Variations of purpose include basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Ski Federation (FIS). History Skiing has a history of almost five millennia. Although modern skiing has evolved from beginnings in Scandinavia, it may have been practiced more than 100 centuries ago in what is now China, according to an interpretation of ancient paintings. However, this continues to be debated. The word "ski" comes from the Old Norse word "skíð" which means to "split piece of wood or firewood". Asymmetrical skis were used in northern Finland and Sweden until at least the late 19th century. On one foot, the skier wore a long straight non-arching ski for sliding, and a shorter ski was worn on the other foot for kicking. The underside of the short ski was either plain or covered with animal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slalom Skiing
Slalom is an alpine skiing and alpine snowboarding discipline, involving skiing between poles or gates. These are spaced more closely than those in giant slalom, super-G, super giant slalom and Downhill (ski competition), downhill, necessitating quicker and shorter turns. Internationally, the sport is contested at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, and at the Olympic Winter Games. History The term slalom comes from the Morgedal/Seljord dialect of Norwegian language, Norwegian word "slalåm": "sla", meaning "slightly inclining hillside", and "låm", meaning "track after skis". The inventors of modern skiing classified their trails according to their difficulty. ''Slalåm'' was a trail used in Telemark by boys and girls not yet able to try themselves on the more challenging runs. ''Ufsilåm'' was a trail with one obstacle (''ufse'') like a jump, a fence, a difficult turn, a gorge, a cliff (often more than high) and more. ''Uvyrdslåm'' was a trail with several obstacle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Towada-Hachimantai National Park
is a national park comprising two separate areas of Aomori, Iwate, and Akita Prefectures, Japan. The Towada-Hakkōda area encompasses Lake Towada, Mount Hakkōda, and most of the Oirase River valley. The Hachimantai area includes Mount Hachimantai, Mount Iwate, Tamagawa Onsen, and . The two areas are apart, and cover . Related municipalities * Aomori: Aomori, Hirakawa, Kuroishi, Towada * Iwate: Hachimantai, Shizukuishi, Takizawa * Akita: Kazuno, Kosaka, Semboku See also *List of national parks of Japan References External links **Towada-Hachimantai National Park(JNTO The , JNTO, provides information about Japan to promote travel to and in the country. It was established in 1964 and its headquarters are in Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The JNTO operates Tourist Information Centers (TICs) as well as a website ...) *Towada-Hachimantai National ParkMap of Towada-Hachimantai National Park (area 1)Map of Towada-Hachimantai National Park (area 2)* National p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōhoku Region
The , Northeast region, or consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (''ken''): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata. Tōhoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate. In the 20th century, tourism became a major industry in the Tōhoku region. History Ancient & Classical period In mythological times, the area was known as Azuma (吾妻, あづま) and corresponded to the area of Honshu occupied by the native Emishi and Ainu. The area was historically the Dewa and the Michinoku regions, a term first recorded in (654). There is some variation in modern usage of the term "Michinoku". Tōhoku's initial historical settlement occurred between the seventh and ninth centuries, well after Japanese civilization and culture had become firmly established in central and southwestern Japan. The last stronghold of the indigenous Emishi on Honshu and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ski Resort
A ski resort is a resort developed for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. In Europe, most ski resorts are towns or villages in or adjacent to a ski area – a mountainous area with pistes (ski trails) and a ski lift system. In North America, it is more common for ski areas to exist well away from towns, so ski resorts usually are destination resorts, often purpose-built and self-contained, where skiing is the main activity. Ski resort Ski resorts are located on both Northern and Southern Hemispheres on all continents except Antarctica. They typically are located on mountains, as they require a large slope. They also need to receive sufficient snow (at least in combination with artificial snowmaking, unless the resort uses dry ski slopes). High concentrations of ski resorts are located in the Alps, Scandinavia, western and eastern North America, and Japan. There are also ski resorts in the Andes, scattered across central Asia, and in Australia and New Zealand. Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Ski Federation
The ''Fédération internationale de ski et de snowboard'' (FIS; en, International Ski and Snowboard Federation) is the highest international governing body for skiing and snowboarding. Founded on 2 February 1924 in Chamonix, France during the inaugural Winter Olympic Games, the FIS is responsible for the Olympic disciplines of Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, Nordic combined, freestyle skiing, and snowboarding. The FIS is also responsible for setting the international competition rules. The organization has a membership of 132 national ski associations, and is based in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland. It changed its name to include snowboard in 2022. Most World Cup wins More than 45 World Cup wins in all disciplines run by International Ski Federation for men and ladies: Updated as of 21 March 2021 Ski disciplines The federation organises the following ski sport disciplines, for which it oversees World Cup competitions and World Championships: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
