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Azumino
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 97,761 in 39744 households. and a population density of 290 persons per km2. Its total area is . Etymology of Azumino Azumino is a combination of two words, "Azumi" and "no". "Azumi" comes from the Azumi people, who are said to have moved to the "no" (plain) in ancient times. The Azumi people originally lived in northern Kyushu, and were famed for their skills in fishing and navigation. "The Azumi people" can be translated as "the people who live on the sea." The reason why the seafaring people migrated to this mountainous region is a mystery. Geography Azumino is located in the Azumino Plateau on the northwestern end of the Matsumoto Basin, between mountain ranges to the west and east. The range of mountains on the western border is known as the Northern Alps ( Hida Mountains) and is popular among hikers all over Japan. To the south is the city of Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture's second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azumidaira
The is part of the Matsumoto Basin in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It covers approximately the municipalities of Azumino, Ikeda and Matsukawa, and some parts of Matsumoto and Ōmachi . Formerly called ''Azumidaira'', it stretches from the west banks of the Azusa and Sai rivers to the foot of the Hida Mountains (also known as the Northern Alps) in the west, and towards the southernmost watershed of the Takase River.Nakajima, Hiroaki (1997). ''Tampō "Azumino"'' (Investigating Azumino), Matsumoto, Kyōdo Shuppan-sha, . It is known for its natural environment, museums and art galleries. Etymology At least a thousand years ago, the Azumi people moved into the area and settled there. Originally, the Azumi, or "the people who live on the sea", lived in northern Kyūshū. They were famed for their skills in fishing and navigation. Between the second and the fourth century, they built a shrine on Shikanoshima island in present-day Fukuoka city in northern Kyūshū. The shrine, ''Shika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotaka, Nagano
was a town located in Minamiazumi District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 31,980 and a density of 219.91 persons per km². The total area was 145.42 km². On October 1, 2005, Hotaka, along with the town of Akashina (from Higashichikuma District), the town of Toyoshina, and the villages of Horigane and Misato (all from Minamiazumi District), was merged to create the city of Azumino is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 97,761 in 39744 households. and a population density of 290 persons per km2. Its total area is . Etymology of Azumino Azumino is a combination of two wo .... External links Azumino official website Dissolved municipalities of Nagano Prefecture Azumino, Nagano {{Nagano-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azumi People
The were a warrior clan and tribe during the Jōmon period in Japan, whose cultures and beliefs are considered to be one of Japan’s earliest sea religions. Their existence dates back to the early 3rd – 7th centuries, when their extensive knowledge of navigation between waters made them the naval force of Yamato Japan in Kyushu. They lived in Northern Kyushu, especially in an area called Chikuzen, now part of modern-day Fukuoka Prefecture. Their knowledge and ability to use tidal changes, weather patterns and star constellations ensured their successful routing and voyaging on the sea during their regular exploration. In essence, the working of Azumi life was centred around their sea God, Watatsumi and their omnipotent deity ‘Isora’, who provided the Azumi people with a strong sense of spiritual guidance throughout their day to day life. History The Azumi people were a tribe from Northern Kyushu in Southern Japan. They were the oldest group and leaders of the “Ama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōmachi, Nagano
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 27,559 in 11861 households, and a population density of 49 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Ōmachi is located west of Nagano, Nagano, Nagano, the capital of Nagano Prefecture, in the of the prefecture. The 3000 meter Northern Japanese Alps (or Hida Mountains) are to the west ranges to the west of the city and mountains of around 1000 meters form the eastern border. The Takase River runs through the city, which is located in the northern Matsumoto basin. The Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line active fault system is also running through the city. *Mountains: Mount Yarigatake, , , , , , , , , , , *Rivers: Takase River *Lakes and marshes: (, , ) Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Matsumoto, Nagano, Matsumoto ** Nagano, Nagano, Nagano ** Azumino, Nagano, Azumino ** Matsukawa, Nagano (Shimoina), Matsukawa ** Ikeda, Nagano, Ikeda ** Hakuba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matsumoto, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. , the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Matsumoto is located in the Matsumoto Basin of central Nagano Prefecture surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. It is approximately 75 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Nagano City, and 167 kilometers from central Tokyo. The 3000 meter Hida Mountains are to the west of the city, with 3190 meter Mount Hotakadake on the border of Matsumoto with Takayama, Gifu as the highest point within the city limits. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Okaya ** Shiojiri **Azumino ** Yamagata **Asahi ** Ōmachi ** Chikuhoku ** Ueda ** Nagawa **Aoki **Shimosuwa ** Kiso-mura ** Kiso-machi *Gifu Prefecture ** Takayama Climate Matsumoto has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasabi
Wasabi (Japanese: , , or , ; ''Eutrema japonicum'' or ''Wasabia japonica'') or Japanese horseradish is a plant of the family Brassicaceae, which also includes horseradish and mustard in other genera. The plant is native to Japan and the Russian Far East including Sakhalin, also the Korean Peninsula. It grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan. It is grown for its rhizomes which are ground into a paste as a pungent condiment for ''sushi'' and other foods. It is similar in taste to hot mustard or horseradish rather than chili peppers in that it stimulates the nose more than the tongue, but freshly grated wasabi has a subtly distinct flavour. However, most common wasabi flavorings are ersatz, and are made of horseradish and food coloring. The two main cultivars in the marketplace are ''E. japonicum'' 'Daruma' and 'Mazuma', but there are many others. The oldest record of wasabi as a food dates to the 8th century AD. The popularity of wasabi in English-sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matsukawa, Nagano (Kitaazumi)
is a Villages of Japan, village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 9,689 in 3813 households, and a population density of 210 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Matsukawa is located in northwestern Nagano Prefecture, in the Azumidaira plateau, bordered by the Hida Mountains to the north and west. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Ōmachi, Nagano, Ōmachi ** Azumino, Nagano, Azumino ** Ikeda, Nagano, Ikeda Climate The village has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Matsukawa is 10.1 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1278 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.4 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Matsukawa has rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagano Prefecture
is a landlocked prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshū. Nagano Prefecture has a population of 2,052,493 () and has a geographic area of . Nagano Prefecture borders Niigata Prefecture to the north, Gunma Prefecture to the northeast, Saitama Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the southeast, Shizuoka Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Gifu Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture to the west. Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture, with other major cities including Matsumoto, Ueda, and Iida. Nagano Prefecture has impressive highland areas of the Japanese Alps, including most of the Hida Mountains, Kiso Mountains, and Akaishi Mountains which extend into the neighbouring prefectures. The abundance of mountain ranges, natural scenic beauty, and rich history has gained Nagano Prefecture international recognition as a world-class winter sports tourist destination, including hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics and a new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikusaka, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village have an estimated population of 1,743 in 721 households, and a population density of 44.6 persons per km². The total area of the village is . Geography Ikusaka is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture. The Ikusaka Dam and Taira Dam are located in the village. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Nagano ** Azumino ** Ōmachi ** Chikuhoku ** Ikeda Climate The village has a climate characterized by characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''. The average annual temperature in Ikusaka is 11.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1148 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.1 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Ikusaka has decreased by about two-thirds over the past 60 years. History The area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chikuhoku, Nagano
is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 4,688 in 1873 households, and a population density of 47 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Chikuhoku is located in the center of Nagano Prefecture in the Matsumoto Basin. Higashijo Dam and Onikuma Dam are located in Chikuhoku. Climate The village has a climate characterized by characterized by cool and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa''. The average annual temperature in Chikuhoku is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1227 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.8 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.0 °C. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Matsumoto ** Azumino ** Nagano ** Chikuma ** Ueda ** Aoki ** Omi ** Ikusaka Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Chikuhoku has decreased by more th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikeda, Nagano
is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 9,793 in 3947 households, and a population density of 247 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Ikeda is listed as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Geography Ikeda is located in north-central Nagano Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities *Nagano Prefecture ** Ōmachi ** Azumino ** Matsukawa ** Ikusaka Climate The town has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cold winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Ikeda is 10.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1185 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -1.7 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Ikeda has remained relatively steady over the past 50 years. History The area of present-day Ikeda was part of ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Jōnen
is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, reaching the height of . It is situated in Japan's Hida Mountains in Nagano Prefecture and in Chūbu-Sangaku National Park. The shape of the mountain looks like the triangle. It can be seen from Azumi Basin. Outline This mountain is formed with Granite. Before 1959 nine kinds of butterfly on high mountains can be seen around the mountain. Colias erate and others can be seen now. The shape of the remaining snow of this mountain had decided the time when it farmed. The shape was called . History * Summer 1894: Englishman Walter Weston became the first man to climb on the top. * Summer 1906: Usui Kojima became the first Japanese man to climb on the top. * July 27, 1919: Mountain hut of was opened. * 1922: Kyūya Fukada stayed at the Jōnen Hut, and climbed this mountain. * June 1931: The double accident of the climbing mountain party and the rescue team occurred. * December 4, 1934: This area was specified to the Chūbu-Sanga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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