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Iwamizawa, Hokkaido
is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sorachi Subprefecture. As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 84,127 and the density of 170 persons per km². The total area is . On March 27, 2006, the town of Kurisawa, and the village of Kita (both from Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture) merged into Iwamizawa. History The name of "Iwamizawa" is derived from Japanese word . and means "Bathing" and "A swamp". Iwamizawa was developed as a hub of land transportation around Iwamizawa Station. *1906 - Iwamizawa village became Iwamizawa town. *1943 - Iwamizawa town became Iwamizawa city. *2006 - Kurisawa town and Kita village were merged into Iwamizawa city. Climate Iwamizawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb'') with warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. Transportation Rail In the past, Horonai Line ...
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Hokkaidō Expressway
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the islan ...
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Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isla ...
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Cities Of Japan
A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of . Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. City status Article 8 of the Local Autonomy Law sets the following conditions for a municipality to be designated as a city: *Population must generally be 50,000 or greater (原則として人口5万人以上) *At least 60% of households must be established in a central urban area (中心市街地の戸数が全戸数の6割以上) *At least 60% of households must be employed in commerce, industry or other urban occupations (商工業等の都市的業態に従事する世帯人口が全人口の6割以上) *Any other conditions set by prefectural ordinance must be satisfied (他に当該都道府県の条例で定める要件を満たしていること) The designation is approved by the prefectural governor and the Minister for Internal ...
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Sister Cities International
Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between communities in the United States and those in other countries, particularly through the establishment of "sister cities"—broad, long-term agreements formally recognized by civic leaders. Its mission is to "build global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development". A total of 1,800 cities, states, and counties are partnered in 138 countries worldwide. As the official organization that links jurisdictions in the U.S. with communities worldwide, Sister Cities International recognizes, registers, and coordinates relationships between cities, counties, provinces, and other subnational political divisions at various levels. The U.S. sister city program began in 1956 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a people-to-people, citizen diplomacy initiative. Originally a program of the National League ...
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Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello () is the county seat of and largest city in Bannock County, with a small portion on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in neighboring Power County, in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the principal city of the Pocatello metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Bannock County. As of the 2020 census the population of Pocatello was 56,320. Pocatello is the fifth-largest city in the state, just behind Idaho Falls. In 2007, Pocatello was ranked twentieth on ''Forbes'' list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers. Pocatello is the home of Idaho State University and the manufacturing facility of ON Semiconductor. The city is at an elevation of above sea level and is served by the Pocatello Regional Airport. History Indigenous tribes Shoshone and Bannock Indigenous tribes inhabited southeastern Idaho for hundreds of years before the trek by Lewis and Clark across Idaho in 1805. Their reports of the many riches of the region attracted fur t ...
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Hokkaido University Of Education
is a national public university administered by the government of Japan. It has five campuses in Hokkaido, Japan. The main campus is on the outskirts of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. Hokkaido University of Education, Sapporo (HUES) is the largest with a little over 1000 students. Other campuses are in Asahikawa, Kushiro, Hakodate, and Iwamizawa is a city in Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sorachi Subprefecture. As of September 30, 2016, the city has an estimated population of 84,127 and the density of 170 persons per km². The total area is . On March 27, .... HUE is primarily dedicated to training teachers, and each of the campuses have associated public schools where students may practice teaching. File:Hokkaido University of Education Sapporo Campus.JPG, Sapporo campus File:Hokkaido University of Education Hakodate.jpg, Hakodate campus File:Hokkaido-university-of-education Iwamizawa-campus.JPG, Iwamizawa campus References Exter ...
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Japan National Route 12
is a Japanese national highway connecting the two largest cities of Hokkaido, Sapporo and Asahikawa. The highway begins at an intersection with National Routes 36 and 230 in Sapporo. It travels northeast across the western side of Hokkaido to Asahikawa where it ends at an intersection with National Routes 39 and 40. Route description National Route 12 is a highway in western Hokkaido that runs north from Sapporo to Asahikawa. Its southern terminus lies at an intersection in Chūō-ku, Sapporo where it meets National Routes 36 and 230. Along the way from Sapporo to Asahikawa, it passes through the cities of Ebetsu, Iwamizawa, Takikawa, and Fukagawa. The highway is closely paralleled by the tolled Dō-Ō Expressway and it functions as free alternative route to the expressway between Sapporo and Asahikawa. A notable section of the highway between the cities of Bibai and Takikawa is known for being the longest straight section of roadway in Japan. Marked as being long, ...
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Shibun Station
is a train station in Iwamizawa, Hokkaidō, Iwamizawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. Lines Shibun Station is served by the Muroran Main Line. Station layout The station has two ground-level opposed side platforms serving two track. Kitaca is not available. The station is unattended. Platforms Adjacent stations References

Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1902 {{Hokkaido-rail-station-stub ...
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Kurisawa Station
is a train station in Iwamizawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. Lines Kurisawa Station is served by the Muroran Main Line. Station layout The station has a ground-level side platform serving one track. Kitaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaidō Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) introduced the system from October 25 2008. Its name means "the card of ", while 北 is also the first ch ... is not available. The station is unattended. Adjacent stations References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1894 {{Hokkaido-rail-station-stub ...
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Kurioka Station
is a train station in Iwamizawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. Lines Kurioka Station is served by the Muroran Main Line. Station layout The station has a ground-level side platform serving one track. Kitaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaidō Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) introduced the system from October 25 2008. Its name means "the card of ", while 北 is also the first ch ... is not available. The station is unattended. Adjacent stations References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1943 {{Hokkaido-rail-station-stub ...
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Muroran Main Line
The is a railway line in Hokkaido operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido), between Oshamambe Station in Oshamambe and Iwamizawa Station in Iwamizawa, approximately paralleling the coast of Iburi Subprefecture. There also is a branch line within Muroran, between Higashi-muroran and Muroran Station. The section between Shiraoi and Numanohata is the longest straight railway section in Japan. On 19 November 2016, JR Hokkaido's President announced plans to rationalise the network by up to 1,237 km, or ~50% of the current network, including the proposed conversion to Third Sector operation of the Tomakomai - Iwamizawa section of the Muroran Main Line. However, if local governments do not come up with an agreement, the section may face closure. Basic data *Operators, distances **Hokkaido Railway Company (Services and tracks) ***From Oshamambe to Iwamizawa: 211.0 km ***From Higashi-Muroran to Muroran: 7.0 km **Japan Freight Railway Company (Services) ***F ...
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Kami-Horomui Station
is a railway station in Iwamizawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. The station is numbered A12. Lines Kami-Horomui Station is served by the Hakodate Main Line. Station layout The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks, with the station situated above the tracks. The station has automated ticket machines and Kitaca is a rechargeable contactless smart card ticketing system for public transport in Sapporo, Japan. Hokkaidō Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) introduced the system from October 25 2008. Its name means "the card of ", while 北 is also the first ch ... card readers. The station is unattended. Platforms Adjacent stations References Railway stations in Hokkaido Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1907 {{Hokkaido-rail-station-stub ...
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