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Japan National Route 105
is a national highway of Japan that traverses the prefecture of Akita in a southwest–northeast routing. It connects the city of Kitaakita in north-central Akita Prefecture and Yurihonjō on the prefecture's southwestern coast. It has a total length of . Route description National Route 105 crosses Akita Prefecture in a southwest–northeast routing. Beginning at a junction with national routes 7 and 341 in the coastal city of Yurihonjō, it travels east alongside National Route 107 and National Route 108 through the central district of the city. After crossing over the Uetsu Main Line, the concurrent highways leave National Route 105, with National Route 108 exiting first, heading southwest towards Miyagi Prefecture. Shortly beyond that point, National Route 107 leaves continuing east towards Iwate Prefecture while National Route 105 turns to the north, paralleling the Uetsu Line. Eventually the highway curves to the east again, heading towards Daisen. Southwest of centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Kakunodate, Akita
is a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 14,138 and a density of 90.26 persons per km². The total area was 156.63 km². On September 20, 2005, Kakunodate, along with the town of Tazawako, and the village of Nishiki (all from Senboku District), was merged to create the city of Semboku. The town is famed for its well-preserved samurai houses and the proliferation of cherry trees. It is a popular destination for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing. It is sometimes referred as 'the little Kyoto of Tōhoku' (みちのくの小京都 ''Michinoku no sho-Kyōto''). There are the ruins of Kakunodate Castle, and Kakunodate Matsuri is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. This city also hosts a "fire and snow" festival featuring kamakura snow domes each winter. See also *Groups of Traditional Buildings is a Japanese category of historic preservation introduced by a 1975 amendment of the law whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E7 Expressway (Japan)
E7, E07, E-7 or E7 may refer to: Science and engineering * E7 liquid crystal mixture * E7, the Lie group in mathematics * E7 polytope, in geometry * E7 papillomavirus protein * E7 European long distance path Transport * EMD E7, a diesel locomotive * European route E07, an international road * Peugeot E7, a hackney cab * PRR E7, a steam locomotive * Carbon Motors E7,a police car * E7 series, a Japanese high-speed train * Nihonkai-Tōhoku Expressway and Akita Expressway (between Kawabe JCT and Kosaka JCT), route E7 in Japan * Cheras–Kajang Expressway, route E7 in Malaysia Other uses * ''Boeing E-7'', either: ** Boeing E-7 ARIA, the original designation assigned by the United States Air Force under the Mission Designation System to the EC-18B Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft. ** Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, the designation assigned by the Royal Australian Air Force to the Boeing 737 AEW&C (airborne early warning and control) aircraft. * Economy 7, an electricity tariff * E-7 e ... [...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] |
Akita (city)
'Autumn field' is the capital Cities of Japan, city of Akita Prefecture, Japan, and has been designated a Core cities of Japan, core city since 1 April 1997. , the city has an estimated population of 305,625, 136,628 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . History The area of present-day Akita was part of ancient Dewa Province, and has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Jizōden Site, Jizōden ruins within the city limits are a major archaeological site with artifacts from the Japanese Paleolithic period through the Jōmon period, Jōmon and Yayoi periods. During the Nara period, the Yamato dynasty, Yamato court established Akita Castle in 733 AD to bring the local Emishi tribes under its control. The area was ruled by a succession of local samurai clans in the Sengoku period, before coming under the control of the Satake clan of Kubota Domain during the Edo period. Under the Tokugawa shogunate, a castle town developed ar ... [...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] |
Matagi
The are traditional winter hunters of the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, most famously today in the Ani area in Akita Prefecture, which is known for the Akita dogs. Afterwards, it spread to the Shirakami-Sanchi forest between Akita and Aomori, and other areas of Japan. Documented as a specialised group from the medieval period onwards, the Matagi continue to hunt deer and bear in the present day, and their culture has much in common with the bear worship of the Ainu people. With the introduction of modern firearms in the 19th century, and the rise of domestic rifle manufacture beginning with the Murata rifle, the need for group hunting for bear has diminished, leading to a decline in Matagi culture. Matagi hamlets are found in the districts of Nishitsugaru and Nakatsugaru (Aomori Prefecture), Kitaakita and Senboku (Akita Prefecture), Waga (Iwate Prefecture), Nishiokitama and Tsuruoka (Yamagata Prefecture), Murakami and Nakauonuma (Niigata Prefecture and Nagano Prefect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Japan
The is the chief executive body of the government of Japan. It consists of the prime minister, who is appointed by the emperor after being designated by the National Diet, and up to nineteen other members, called Ministers of State. The prime minister is designated by the Diet, and the remaining ministers are appointed and dismissed by the prime minister. The Cabinet is collectively responsible to the Diet and must resign if a motion of no confidence is adopted by the Diet. Appointment Under the constitution, Cabinet ministers are appointed after the selection of the prime minister. A majority of the Cabinet, including the prime minister, must be members of the Diet, and all members must be civilians. Under the Cabinet Law, the number of Cabinet Ministers (excluding the prime minister) must be fourteen or less, but this may be increased to nineteen if a special need arises. If the Cabinet collectively resigns, it continues to exercise its functions until the appointment of a ne ... [...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] |
Japan National Route 46
is a national highway of Japan that connects the capital cities of Iwate Prefecture and Akita Prefecture, Morioka and Akita. It has a total length of . Route description National Route 46 is one of the primary east-west highways in the prefectures of Akita and Iwate and the main route between the cities of Morioka in the Iwate Prefecture's interior plains and the city of Akita on the Sea of Japan coast. It carries traffic across the Ōu Mountains that separate the two cities. The highway's eastern terminus lies at a junction with National Route 4 southeast of central Morioka. It has significant concurrencies with National Route 13 and National Route 341. A section of the highway is built to expressway standards in the city of Semboku. The highway along with National Route 13, meets its western terminus at a junction with National Route 7 to the west of central Akita. The highway has a total length of . History National Route 46 was originally designated on 18 May 1953 as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōdate
is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 71,558 in 31,634 households, and a population density of 82 persons per km2 (212 persons per square mile). The total area of the city is . Geography Ōdate is located in the mountains of northern Akita Prefecture, with the Ōu Mountains on the east and Aomori Prefecture to the north. The city is a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides. Part 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 heavy snowfall in winter. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Kitaakita **Kazuno ** Kosaka ** Fujisato *Aomori Prefecture **Hirosaki ** Hirakawa ** Owani ** Nishimeya Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Ōdate peaked in the 1950s and has been in decline since then. Climate Ōdate has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōmagari, Akita
was a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the city had an estimated population of 39,048 and a density of 372.99 persons per km2. The total area was 104.69 km2. On March 22, 2005, Ōmagari, along with the towns of Kamioka, Kyōwa, Nakasen, Nishisenboku, Ōta and Semboku; and the village of Nangai (all from Semboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen. Baseball pitcher Juei Ushiromatsu was born in Ōmagari. The city was founded on May 3, 1954. Associated fictional characters Hiroshi Nohara was born and raised in Omagari, moved to Kasukabe. See also *Kakumagawa, Akita is a former town which was located in Akita is a Japanese name and may refer to: Places * 8182 Akita, a main-belt asteroid * Akita Castle, a Nara period fortified settlement in Akita, Japan * Akita Domain, also known as Kubota Domain, feud ... External links Daisen official website Dissolved municipalities of Akita Prefecture Daisen, Akita {{Akita-geo-st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
