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Yurihonjō
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 76,077 in 30,639 households, and a population density of . The total area of the city is . Geography Yurihonjō is located in southwest corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, and by Yamagata Prefecture to the south. It is the largest municipality in Akita Prefecture in terms of area, covering approximately one-tenth the area of the prefecture, or about half the area of Kanagawa Prefecture. Part of the city is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Akita ** Nikaho ** Daisen ** Yuzawa **Yokote **Ugo *Yamagata Prefecture ** Sakata **Yuza **Mamurogawa Climate Yurihonjō has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akita Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Provinces and prefectures" in ; "Tōhoku" in . Its population is approximately 966,000 (as of 1 October 2019) and its geographic area is 11,637 Square kilometre, km2 (4,493 sq mi). Akita Prefecture is bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north, Iwate Prefecture to the east, Miyagi Prefecture to the southeast, and Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Akita, Akita, Akita is the capital and largest city of Akita Prefecture. Other major cities include Yokote, Akita, Yokote, Daisen, Akita, Daisen, and Yurihonjō. Akita Prefecture is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan and extends east to the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, at the border with Iwate Prefecture. Akita Prefecture formed the northern half of the historic Dewa Province with Yamagata Prefecture. History The region of Akita was created from the ancient provinces of Dewa Provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yashima, Akita
was a town located in Yuri District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,880 and a density of 47.56 persons per km². The total area was 123.63 km². On March 22, 2005, Yashima, along with the city of Honjō; and the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 76,077 in 30,639 households, and a population density of . The total area of the city is . Geography Yurihonjō is located in southwest corner of Akita Pr .... External linksYurihonjō official website Dissolved municipalities of Akita Prefecture Yurihonjō {{Akita-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honjō, Akita
was a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. On March 22, 2005, Honjō, along with the towns of Chōkai, Higashiyuri, Iwaki, Nishime, Ōuchi, Yashima and Yuri (all from Yuri District), merged to create the city of Yurihonjō. In 2003, the city had an estimated population of 45,580 and the density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ... of 242.05 persons per km². The total area was 188.31 km². The city was founded on March 31, 1954. External linksYurihonjō official website Dissolved municipalities of Akita Prefecture Yurihonjō {{Akita-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikaho, Akita
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 24,291 in 9,371 households, and a population density of 100 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Nikaho is located at the far southwest corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west, and by Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Part of the city is within the borders of the Chōkai Quasi-National Park. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Yurihonjō *Yamagata Prefecture **Yuza Climate Nikaho has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Nikaho is 13.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1877 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chōkai Quasi-National Park
is a Quasi-National Park in Akita and Yamagata Prefectures, Japan. Established in 1963, the park's central feature is the twin volcano of Mount Chōkai, although it also includes coastal areas of northern Yamagata and southern Akita Prefectures. It is rated a protected landscape (category V) according to the IUCN. The landscape of , featured in Bashō's ''Oku no Hosomichi'', was transformed by the uplift of land in an earthquake of 1804. Like all Quasi-National Parks in Japan, the park is managed by the local prefectural governments. Related municipalities * Akita: Nikaho, Yurihonjō * Yamagata: Sakata, Yuza See also * National Parks of Japan National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, ce ... References *Southerland, Mary and Britton, Dorothy. ''The National Parks of Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakata, Yamagata
is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 106,244 in 39,320 households, and a population density of 180 people per km2. The total area of the city is . History The area of present-day Sakata was the location of the provincial capital of ancient Dewa Province, although the precise location has yet to be discovered by archaeologists. A port at the mouth of the Mogami River is known to have existed since the Kamakura period. Although silting rendered it less important in the Muromachi period, the area developed as a major center for the coastal trade during the Edo period. By the early Meiji period, the Honma clan, a local merchant clan, dominated trade and emerged as the largest landholder in Japan. Traces of their powerful influence on Sakata City can still be seen across the city. This includes the Honma Museum and The Honma Gardens located in the downtown area. With the establishment of the modern municipalities system after th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugo, Akita
is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 14,011 in 5220 households, and a population density of 61 persons per km². . The total area of the town is . Geography Ugo is located in southern Akita Prefecture, on the , which is bordered by the to the west, and the to the east. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture ** Yuzawa **Yokote **Yurihonjō Areas Ugo is divided into seven distinct areas: * is the cultural and economic hub of the town and is home to most of the residents. Nishimonai is also home to the majority of restaurants, shops, drinking establishments, and some small parks. Every August the town's most famous festival the Bon Odori is held on the streets of Nishimonai. * is the second-largest district in Ugo and is home to one or two small soba shops. It also houses Miwa Suga Jinjya, the oldest and most important shrine in town. * Mostly a residential area, although there are some shops, and some sights to see. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokote, Akita
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 89,574 in 34,240 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Yokote is located in southeast corner of Akita Prefecture by the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture to the east. The Yokote River flows from the eastern Ōu Mountains through the city. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Yurihonjō ** Daisen ** Yuzawa ** Misato **Ugo ** Higashinaruse *Iwate Prefecture ** Nishiwaga Climate Yokote has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa/Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Yokote is . The average annual rainfall is with December as the wettest month. The temperatures are highes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuzawa, Akita
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 44,346 in 17,789 households, and a population density of 56 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Yuzawa claims to be the birthplace of the famous Heian period poet Ono no Komachi. Geography Yuzawa is located at the far southeast corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by mountains to the south, east and west. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Yurihonjō **Yokote **Ugo **Higashinaruse *Yamagata Prefecture ** Shinjō ** Mogami ** Kaneyama ** Mamurogawa *Miyagi Prefecture ** Kurihara ** Ōsaki Demographics Japanese census data, the population of Yuzawa peaked in the 1950s, and has since declined to less than the level as a century ago. Climate Yuzawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisen, Akita
is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 81,133 in 31,457 households, and a population density of 94 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Daisen is located in the flatlands of central Akita Prefecture, bordering on the city of Akita to the west, and Iwate Prefecture and the Ōu Mountains on the east. The area of the city is greater than the total metropolitan area of Tokyo. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Akita **Yurihonjō **Yokote ** Semboku ** Misato *Iwate Prefecture ** Nishiwaga Climate Daisen has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa / Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Daisen is . The average annual rainfall is with August as the wettest month. ... [...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] |
Mamurogawa, Yamagata
270px, Pond in Nonomura neighborhood of Mamurogawa with Mount Chōkai in the distance is a town located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 6,792 in 2560 households, and a population density of 18 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Mamurogawa is located in the northern portion of the Shinjō Basin in north-central Yamagata Prefecture. The basin is surrounded on all sides by low mountains, with the Ōu Mountains to the northeast and the Dewa Mountains running from the west to the north. The area is known for its heavy snowfalls in winter. Neighboring municipalities Yamagata Prefecture * Sakata * Shinjō * Sakegawa * Kaneyama Akita Prefecture *Yurihonjō * Yuzawa Climate Mamurogawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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