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National Route 6 (Japan)
is a Japanese highway from Tokyo to Sendai that goes through the cities Mito, Iwaki and Sōma. It traces the old Mito Kaidō route from Tokyo to Mito,Chiba Kokaidō Rekishi Sanpo Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Accessed 28 December 2007. and, for much of its route, it runs parallel to the Jōban railway line and the . Route description Originating in (at |
Nihonbashi 12
is a business district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan which grew up around the bridge of the same name which has linked two sides of the Nihonbashi River at this site since the 17th century. The first wooden bridge was completed in 1603. The current bridge, designed by Tsumaki Yorinaka and constructed of stone on a steel frame, dates from 1911. The district covers a large area to the north and east of the bridge, reaching Akihabara to the north and the Sumida River to the east. Ōtemachi is to the west and Yaesu and Kyobashi to the south. Nihonbashi, together with Kyobashi and Kanda, is the core of Shitamachi, the original downtown center of Edo-Tokyo, before the rise of newer secondary centers such as Shinjuku and Shibuya. History The Nihonbashi district was a major mercantile center during the Edo period: its early development is largely credited to the Mitsui family, who based their wholesaling business in Nihonbashi and developed Japan's first department store, Mitsukoshi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 14
is a national highway connecting Tokyo and Chiba in Japan. Route data *Length: 44.1 km (27.4 mi) *Origin: Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo (originates at junction with Route 1, Route 4, Route 6, Route 15, Route 17 and Route 20) *Terminus: Chiba (ends at junction with Routes 51 and 126) *Major cities: Tokyo, Ichikawa, Chiba, Funabashi, Chiba, Narashino, Chiba and Chiba Outline The route is managed by East Nippon Expressway Company and Bureau of Tokyo Route. And the route is divided two managers at Ichinoe Bridge. Besides, the road, which is eastern of the Ichinoe Bridge, is managed by East Nippon Expressway Company, and the route is toll road which is named as Keiyō Road from there. History *4 December 1952 - First Class National Highway 14 (from Tokyo to Chiba) *1 April 1965 - General National Highway 14 (from Tokyo to Chiba) Municipalities passed through *Tokyo **Chūō, Tokyo - Sumida, Tokyo - Kōtō - Edogawa, Tokyo *Chiba Prefecture **Ichikawa, Chiba - Funa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōkuma, Fukushima
is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. In 2010, the town had a population of 11,515. However, the town was totally evacuated in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster and residents were permitted return during daylight hours from May 2013. In April 2019, parts of the town were deemed to have been successfully decontaminated, with residents allowed to return to these areas. , the town had an official registered population of 11,505 in 4235 households, however this number is due to the municipality continuing to keep track of its residents despite them having been evacuated elsewhere throughout the country. The actual population resident in the town was 2578 people. The total area of the town is . Geography Ōkuma is located on the Pacific Ocean coastline of central Fukushima. Ōkuma lies in the center of the Hamadōri region of Fukushima, bordered to the west by the Abukuma Highlands and to the east by the Pacific Ocean. It is set between the cities o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomioka, Fukushima
is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 1,489 in 5578 households and a population density of 21,8 persons per km², although the current actual resident population is considerably smaller than in 2010. The total area is . Geography Tomioka is located on the Pacific Ocean coastline of central Fukushima. It is the location for the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, owned by the Tokyo Electric Power Company. The town of Tomioka is divided into two main districts, each with their own train station. To the south is Tomioka, which is the main area. To the north, on top of the hill, is Yonomori, a smaller and much newer neighborhood. Though the two areas operate under one government, physical distance makes them feel like two separate towns. Surrounding municipalities *Fukushima Prefecture ** Kawauchi ** Naraha **Ōkuma Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Tomoka remained relatively steady until the nuclear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitachi, Ibaraki
250px, Hitachi Sakura Festival is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 174,219 in 78,209 households and a population density of 770 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 32.7%. The total area of the city is . Hitachi is well known in the world for its brand name of electric products, including power plants and appliances, of the Hitachi company founded in the town in 1910 by Namihei Odaira with considerable properties as its factories in the city. Geography Located in northern Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi has a long coast along the Pacific Ocean to the east. Japan National Route 6 runs in parallel with the coast, connecting Tokyo and Sendai, and develops residential and commercial areas in the relatively narrow land of the coastal plain. Geologically the city covers Cambrian basement, some 500 million years old, with marble being quarried in the west for manufacturing cement material. Surrounding muni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishioka, Ibaraki
260px, Ishioka City Hall is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 72,351 in 28,291 households and a population density of 336 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 33.5%. The total area of the city is . Geography Ishioka is located in central Ibaraki Prefecture, approximately 70 kilometers north of central Tokyo. It is bordered by Lake Kasumigaura to the south and by mountains on all other sides. The urban area of the city is in the east. Surrounding municipalities Ibaraki Prefecture * Tsuchiura * Tsukuba * Kasumigaura * Kasama * Sakuragawa * Omitama Climate Ishioka has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ishioka is 13.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1331 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.8 °C, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsuchiura, Ibaraki
is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 138,033 in 60,069 households and a population density of 1123 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 29.7%. The total area of the city is . About 3,000 residents are non-Japanese, a large proportion of which are Filipinos, Chinese, and Brazilians. Geography Located in southwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsuchiura is situated along the western shores of Lake Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in Japan. The Tokyo metropolis lies about 60 km to the south, and Tsukuba science city borders Tsuchiura to the west. Surrounding municipalities Ibaraki Prefecture * Ushiku * Tsukuba * Kasumigaura * Ishioka * Ami Climate Tsuchiura has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Tsuchiura is 13.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1286 mm with September as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toride, Ibaraki
260px, Ohori-no-watashi is a city located in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 104,329 in 44,755 households and a population density of 1492 persons per km². The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 34.8%. The total area of the city is . Geography Located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, Toride is bordered by Chiba Prefecture to the south. The Tone River passes along the southern border of Toride, which also marks the Ibaraki/Chiba border. The city is located in the Kanto Plain and was often subject to flooding. It is approximately 40 kilometers from central Tokyo. Surrounding municipalities Ibaraki Prefecture * Tsukubamirai * Moriya * Ryūgasaki * Tone Chiba Prefecture * Abiko * Kashiwa Climate Toride has a Humid continental climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Toride is 14.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1320 mm with Septem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashiwa, Chiba
is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 433,436 in 194,216 households and a population density of 3800 persons per km². The total area of the city is . The name of the city is written with a single ''kanji'' character: , a reference to ''Quercus dentata'', commonly known in English as the Japanese emperor oak or daimyo oak. Geography Kashiwa is located on the Shimōsa Plateau in the far northwestern corner of Chiba Prefecture, about 30 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Chiba and 25 to 35 kilometers from central Tokyo. It is separated from Ibaraki Prefecture to the north by the Tone River. Located on the Kanto Plain, the city is flat, with an elevation of between 5 and 32 meters above sea level. Neighboring municipalities *Chiba Prefecture **Matsudo ** Abiko **Inzai **Kamagaya **Noda **Shiroi **Nagareyama *Ibaraki Prefecture **Toride ** Moriya Climate Kashiwa has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 47
National Route 47 is a national highway of Japan connecting Miyagino-ku, Sendai and 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 .... Route data *Length: 173.6 km (107.87 mi). History Route 47 was originally designated on 18 May 1953 as a section of Route 108; this was redsignated as Route 47 when the route was promoted to a Class 1 highway. References 047 Roads in Miyagi Prefecture Roads in Yamagata Prefecture {{Japan-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan National Route 45
is a national highway of Japan connecting Aoba-ku, Sendai and Aomori, Aomori. Alongside Japan National Route 6, it is a main route along the Pacific coast of eastern Japan. It is paralleled closely by the incomplete Sanriku Expressway between Sendai and Hachinohe. Route description National Route 45 has a total length of . The northernmost of the highway between its northern terminus in central Aomori and Japan National Route 102 in Towada, Aomori is a concurrency with Japan National Route 4 where Route 45 is not signed until it diverges from Route 4. From there it independently begins heading southeast towards the coastal cities of Hachinohe, Kuji, Miyako, Kamaishi, Kesennuma, and Ishinomaki on the way to its southern terminus in Sendai. History Route 45 was originally designated on 18 May 1953 as second-class routes 102 and 111 connecting Hirosaki to Hachinohe and Hachinohe to Sendai, respectively. On 1 April 1963, Route 102 was truncated to its current route with the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyagino-ku, Sendai
is the northeastern ward of the city Sendai, in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the ward had a population of 196,086 and a population density of 3370 persons per km2 in 91322 households. The total area of the ward was . Geography Miyagino-ku is located on the coast, bordered by Sendai Bay on the Pacific Ocean to the east, and by the city of Tagajō to the north. Neighboring municipalities *Miyagi Prefecture **Aoba-ku, Sendai **Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai **Izumi-ku, Sendai ** Tomiya **Tagajō **Rifu ** Shichigahama History The area of present-day Miyagino-ku was part of ancient Mutsu Province, and has been settled since at least the Japanese Paleolithic period. The area was inhabited by the Emishi people, and came under the control of the Yamato dynasty during the late Nara period from their base at Tagajō. During the Heian period, the provincial capital of Mutsu Province was located near the vicinity of Iwakiri Station. The area was later controlled by the Northern Fujiwara clan of Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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