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Japan National Route 394
is a National highways of Japan, national highway in the Prefectures of Japan, Japanese prefecture of Aomori Prefecture, Aomori. Route 394 stretches 185 km (115 miles) from Japan National Route 279, National Routes 279 and Japan National Route 338, 338 in Mutsu, Aomori, Mutsu southwest to National Route 7 in Hirosaki, Aomori, Hirosaki. Route description The route has a total length of 185 km (114.95 mi). It travels southwest across Aomori Prefecture connecting the cities of Mutsu, Aomori, Mutsu and Hirosaki, Aomori, Hirosaki by traveling over the Hakkōda Mountains in the center of the prefecture. History National Route 394 was designated as route connecting Mutsu to Aomori in 1982; however, many of the sections of roadway that make up the highway predate this designation, including a bridge along the highway over Lake Ogawara that was built in 1958. Its routing has changed since its designation. In Shichinohe, Aomori, Shichinohe, the road used to parallel Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutsu, Aomori
is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 56,244, and a population density of 65 persons per km2, in 28,778 households. The total area of the city is , making it the largest municipality in Aomori Prefecture in terms of area. Geography Mutsu occupies most of Shimokita Peninsula and is bordered by Mutsu Bay to the south and Tsugaru Strait to the north, and is the northernmost city on the island of Honshū. The volcanic Osorezan Mountain Range extends across the northern portion of the city, and includes a number of caldera lakes. Parts of the city is within the limits of the Shimokita Hantō Quasi-National Park, including Mount Osore, Yagen Valley, and Taijima. Neighboring municipalities *Aomori Prefecture ** Kazamaura ** Ōma **Higashidōri ** Sai **Yokohama Climate Mutsu has a rare oceanic climate (Köppen: ''Cfb'') or warm-summer humid continental climate (''Dfb'') by 0 °C isoterm, the south of the city being the norther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 4
is a major national highway in eastern Honshū, Japan. Measuring it is the longest highway in the country. When oversea routes are included, it is the second longest highway in Japan, with National Route 58 then measuring because of its maritime sections. The highway connects Tokyo and Aomori via Utsunomiya, Kōriyama, Sendai, and Morioka. From Saitama Prefecture to Iwate Prefecture, it parallels the Tōhoku Expressway; from Morioka to Hachinohe, it parallels the Hachinohe Expressway. At its northern terminus it links with National Route 7. Route description Tokyo The southern terminus of National Route 4 lies at Nihonbashi, the kilometer zero of Japan in Chūō, Tokyo. The marker here signifies the terminus of national highways including National Route 1, National Route 6, National Route 14, National Route 15, National Route 17, and National Route 20. Of the mentioned highways, three travel concurrently with National Route 4 from Nihonbashi: National Routes 6, 14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morioka
is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. On 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 290,700 in 132,719 households, and a population density of . The total area of the city is . Geography Morioka is located in the in central Iwate Prefecture, at the confluence of three rivers, the Kitakami, the Shizukuishi and the Nakatsu. The Kitakami River is the second largest river on the Pacific side of Japan (after the Tone River) and the longest in the Tōhoku region. It runs through the city from north to south and has a number of dams within the city boundaries, including the Shijūshida Dam and Gandō Dam. An active volcano, Mount Iwate, dominates the view to the northwest of the city. Mount Himekami is to the north and Mount Hayachine can sometimes be seen to the southeast. Surrounding municipalities Iwate Prefecture *Hanamaki * Hachimantai * Takizawa * Miyako *Shizukuishi * Kuzumaki * Shiwa *Yahaba * Iwaizumi Demo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuroishi, Aomori
is a city located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 32,900 in 13818 households and a population density of 150 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Kuroishi is located in west-central Aomori Prefecture, bordered by the Hakkōda Mountains to be east. Part of the city is within the borders of the Kuroishi Onsenkyō Prefectural Natural Park. Neighboring municipalities Aomori Prefecture * Aomori * Hirakawa * Fujisaki * Inakadate Climate The city has a cold humid continental climate (Köppen ''Dfa'') characterized by warm short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kuroishi is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1343 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.9 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Kuroishi has declined ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōgakura Bridge
is a deck arch bridge in the southern Hakkōda Mountains in the city of Aomori in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It carries National Route 394 at a height of above Jōgakura Creek. Located inside of Towada-Hachimantai National Park, the bridge is known as being a place for observing the area's scenic beauty as well as being the longest of its type in Japan. Description The Jōgakura Bridge is a and deck arch bridge that carries National Route 394 at a height of above Jōgakura Creek. The bridge's main span has a length of . It is equipped with two meter-wide sidewalks on each side of the bridge. It is the longest deck arch bridge in Japan. The bridge is known as tourist destination because the panoramic views it affords of the Hakkōda Mountains in Towada-Hachimantai National Park. The Jōgakura Bridge becomes especially crowded with tourists when the surrounding Siebold's beech forests begin to change color during autumn. History Jōgakura Bridge was opened to traffic on 27 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Towada, Aomori
is a Cities of Japan, city in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 60,697, and a population density of 84 persons per km2 in 27,677 households. The total area of the city is . Geography Towada is in the foothills of the Hakkōda Mountains and encompasses the Aomori portion of Lake Towada. The Oirase River passes through the town. Towada is an area rich in nature. To the west are Towada-Hachimantai National Park. In particular, Lake Towada and the Oirase River are famous tourist spots. As for industry, agriculture is thriving, and the city produces the largest amount of garlic in Japan. The central part of the city is characterized by its orderly grid-like streets. In particular, "Government Office Street" is a popular place for citizens to enjoy the Someiyoshino (Japanese cherry) trees planted along the street. In recent years, the city has been promoting its urban policy as a "Arts Towada," with the Towada Art Center (Art museum) as its centerpiec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aomori (city)
is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 278,964 in 136,457 households, and a population density of 340 people per square kilometer spread over the city's total area of . Aomori is one of Japan's 60 core cities and the core of the Aomori metropolitan area. History ''Aomori'' literally means blue forest, although it could possibly be translated as "green forest". The name is generally considered to refer to a small forest on a hill which existed near the town. This forest was often used by fishermen as a landmark. A different theory suggests the name might have been derived from the Ainu language. The area has been settled extensively since prehistoric times, and numerous Jōmon period sites have been found by archaeologists, the most famous being the Sannai-Maruyama Site located just southwest of the city center dating to 5500–4000 BC, and the Komakino Site slightly farther south dating to arou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rokkasho, Aomori
is a village in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 10,200, and a population density of 40 persons per km², in 4,855 households. The total area of the village is . Geography Rokkasho occupies the eastern coastline of the base of Shimokita Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east. The village forms the northern shoreline of Lake Ogawara. Neighbouring municipalities Aomori Prefecture * Misawa * Shimokita District **Higashidōri * Kamikita District **Yokohama **Noheji ** Tōhoku Climate The village has a cold maritime climate characterized by cool short summers and long cold winters with heavy snowfall (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Rokkasho is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1213 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 22.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around -2.0 °C. Demographics Per Japanese cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tō-Ō Nippō Press
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamikita Expressway
The Kamikita Expressway (上北自動車道 ''Kamikita Jidōshyadō'') is a free two-lane expressway in Aomori Prefecture connecting the towns of Shichinohe and Rokunohe. Alongside other tolled roads, the expressway is part of a series of highways that will link the Hachinohe Expressway to the Aomori Expressway. The road is managed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and is numbered E4A as an extension of the Tōhoku Expressway. It is routed concurrently with an alternate route of Japan National Route 45. Route description The Kamikita Expressway will be made up of three sections upon completion. The easternmost section, named Kamikita Road, begins at the Kamikita Expressway's eastern terminus. This terminus lies at Rokunohe Junction, where the free expressway has a junction with the Daini-Michinoku Toll Road, a road tolled by the Aomori Prefecture Road Corporation. From this intersection, the expressway follows a northwestern heading through Rokunohe into the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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