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Kishū Dialect
The Kishū dialect (Japanese: 紀州弁 ''kishū ben'') is a Kansai dialect of Japanese spoken in the former province of Kino, in what is now Wakayama Prefecture and southern Mie Prefecture. In Wakayama Prefecture the dialect may also be referred to as the Wakayama dialect (和歌山弁 ''wakayama ben''). Classification Linguist Minoru Umegaki classified the Kishu dialect as a part of the Kansai dialect group of Western Japanese, more specifically the Southern Kansai dialect. It shares this subgroup with the dialects of southern Nara Prefecture and eastern Mie Prefecture. It has been noted for possessing many archaic and uncommon features present in its phonology, syntax and vocabulary that are even more pronounced than those of the central Kansai region dialects. This is believed to be due to the travel-hindering mountainous terrain of the area, as well as its historical isolation from any major routes that connected eastern and western Japan. Sub-divisions The Kishu dialect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans Japanese archipelago, an archipelago of List of islands of Japan, 6852 islands covering ; the five main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa Island, Okinawa. Tokyo is the Capital of Japan, nation's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Japan is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh most populous country in the world, as well as one of the List of countries and dependencies by population density, most densely populated and Urbanization by country, urbanized. About three-fourths of Geography of Japan, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misato, Wakayama
was a town located in Kaisō District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,852 and a 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 . The total area is . On January 1, 2006, Misato, along with the town of Nokami (also from Kaisō District), was merged to create the town of Kimino. Misato is home to Misato Astronomical observatory. It also produces a heavy crop of fruit in the form of both Mikans and Persimmons. External linksOfficial town website Dissolved municipalities of Wakayama Prefecture Kimino, Wakayama {{Wakayama-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimizu, Wakayama
was a town located in Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,961 and a 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 25.32 persons per km2. The total area was 195.96 km2. On January 1, 2006, Shimizu, along with the towns of Kanaya and Kibi (all from Arida District), was merged to create the town of Aridagawa. External linksOfficial town website(in Japanese) Dissolved municipalities of Wakayama Prefecture Aridagawa, Wakayama {{Wakayama-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minabe, Wakayama
270px, Minabe Town Hall is a small town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 12,137 in 4725 households and a population density of 100 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Minabe is located at the southernmost edge of Hidaka District in central Wakayama Prefecture. The main part of Minabe, including the train station, government buildings, and business district, lies around the basin of the Minabe River as it flows into Minabe Bay on the Pacific Ocean. There are three distinguishing features of Minabe Bay: Kashima Island situated approximately 1 km offshore, a long non-swimming beach that runs parallel to the central business district, and two prominent rocky points at either end. The central area of town is largely flat and comprises the majority of houses and people. It is moderately populated, with many cultivated fields and buildings. To the west-northwest of cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inami, Wakayama
270px, Inami port and old town is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 8,026 in 3333 households and a population density of 71 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Inami is located in central Wakayama Prefecture, bordered by the Kii Channel to the southwest. The area is mostly forest at the western end of the Kii Mountains. The coastal areas are warm due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current, and are cultivated. The mountain area has a high elevation and snowfall can be seen in winter. The Kirime River, Innami River, and Oji River flow through the town. Neighboring municipalities Wakayama Prefecture *Gobō * Tanabe * Hidakagawa * Minabe Climate Inami has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Inami is 15.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2077 mm with Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirogawa, Wakayama
270px, Inamura no hi no yakata is a town in Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 6,778 in 2833 households and a population density of 100 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Hirogawa is located on the coast in north-central Wakayama Prefecture, facing the Kii Channel. The Hirogawa River flows through the town. The climate is moderated by the influence of the Kuroshio Current offshore. Neighboring municipalities Wakayama Prefecture * Yuasa * Aridagawa * Yura * Hidaka * Hidakagawa Climate Hirogawa has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Hirogawa is 15.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1878 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.0 °C, and lowest in January, at around 5.8 °C. The area is subject to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arida, Wakayama
270px, Panoramic view of Arida 270px, Aerial photograph of Arida City center is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 26,755 in 11737 households and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Arida is located in north-central Wakayama prefecture and facing the Kii Channel. It occupies an alluvial plain formed along the Aridagawa River which runs through the center of the city. The northern and southern portions of the city are lined with the steep Nagamine Mountains. Neighboring municipalities Wakayama Prefecture * Kainan * Aridagawa * Yuasa Climate Arida has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Arida is 15.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1878 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.0 °C, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuragi, Wakayama
file:Katsuragi Town Hall 01.jpg, 260px, Katsuragi Town Hall is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Ito District, Wakayama, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 16,170 in 7137 households and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the town is . The town was named after the nearby Mount Izumi Katsuragi, Katsuragi Mountains. Geography Katsuragi is long and narrow from north to south, and is located in the northeastern part of Wakayama prefecture. The Kinokawa River flows from east to west in the former Katsuragi Town area, and the Kishi River flows from east to west in the Shinshiro area at the southernmost tip of the former Katsuragi Town. In addition, the Arita River runs through the former Hanazono village area. The terrain is sandwiched between the Kii Mountains and the Izumi Mountains, forming a basin. Neighboring municipalities Wakayama Prefecture *Hashimoto, Wakayama, Hashimoto *Kinokawa, Wakayama, K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōya, Wakayama
file:Koya Town Hall 20161112.jpg, 270px, Kōya town hall file:高野山町PA060725.jpg, 270px, downtown Kōya is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Ito District, Wakayama, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 2,812 in 1575 households and a population density of 21 persons per km². The total area of the town is . The town is known as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Geography Kōya is located near the prefectural border at the northeastern end of Wakayama Prefecture, on the heavily-forest plateau of Mount Koya Neighbouring municipalities Wakayama Prefecture * Hashimoto, Wakayama, Hashimoto * Katsuragi, Wakayama, Katsuragi * Kudoyama, Wakayama, Kudoyama Nara Prefecture * Nosegawa, Nara, Nosegawa Climate Kōya has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Dfa/Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kōya is . The average annu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanazono, Wakayama
was a village located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 573 and a 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 12.08 persons per km2. The total area was 47.44 km2. On October 1, 2005, Hanazono was merged into the expanded town of Katsuragi. External links Official village website(in Japanese) Dissolved municipalities of Wakayama Prefecture {{Wakayama-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hashimoto, Wakayama
file:Hashimoto city center area Aerial photograph.2012.jpg, 270px, Hashimoto city center in 2012 aerial photograph is a Cities of Japan, city located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 61,063 in 27392 households and a population density of 470 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Hashimoto is located near the prefectural border at the northeastern end of Wakayama Prefecture, bordering Kawachinagano in Osaka Prefecture to the north and Gojō, Nara, Gojō in Nara Prefecture to the east. There are also a couple of small exclaves in the neighboring towns of Katsuragi, Wakayama, and Kudoyama, Wakayama, Kudoyama. Because it is close to the plate boundary on the south coast of Honshu, the mountains near Hashimoto are steep; the city is located between the Kongō Range, Kongō Mountains and Kisen Mountains in the north and the Kii Mountains in the south. Hashimoto is on the middle of the Kinokawa River. In addition, Hashimoto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ito District, Wakayama
is a district located in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of September 1, 2008, the district has an estimated population of 28,171 and a density of 84.6 persons/km2. The total area is 332.93 km2. Towns and villages * Katsuragi * Kōya * Kudoyama 270px, Jison-in temple is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 3,996 in 1770 households and a population density of 91 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geogra ... Timeline * On October 1, 2005 the village of Hanazono merged into the town of Katsuragi. (4 towns) * On March 1, 2006 the town of Kōyaguchi merged with the old city of Hashimoto to form the new city of Hashimoto. (3 towns) Districts in Wakayama Prefecture {{Wakayama-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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