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Nemuro Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Japan claims the southern parts of the disputed Kuril Islands (known as the Northern Territories in Japan) as part of this subprefecture. As of March 2009, the subprefecture has an estimated population of 84,035, and an area of 3406.23 km². Nakashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in Japan, is located in the town of Nakashibetsu, Shibetsu District. History *November 1897: Nemuro Subprefecture established. *November 1897: Shana Subprefecture established. *December 1903: Shana Subprefecture and Nemuro Subprefecture merged. *August 1945: Soviets occupied the Kuril Islands. Geography Municipalities Districts in the Northern Territories :Also known as the Southern Kuril Islands (administered by Russia, claimed by Japan; see Kuril Islands dispute): Districts renounced in San Francisco Treaty *Uruppu (Urup) * Shimushiru (Simushir) * Shumushu (Shumshu) Islands * Habomai Rocks * Shikotan Island * Kunashiri * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemuro, Hokkaido
is a city and port located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Nemuro Subprefecture. Much of the city lies on the Nemuro Peninsula. As of February 29, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 29,087, with 12,966 households, and a population density of 56.74 persons per km2 (147.0 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is . History Nemuro was developed by fisheries. In the early Meiji period, it was the largest city in eastern Hokkaido. *1900 Nemuro town was founded. *1906 Wada village was founded. *1945 Bombed by American naval aircraft, 393 people were killed. *1915 Habomai village was founded. *1957 Nemuro town and Wada village was merged to form Nemuro city. *1959 Habomai village was merged into Nemuro city. Climate Nemuro, like most of Hokkaido, has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfb''), but not far from a marine climate (Koppen: ''Cfb'') due to its low amplitude for a location close to mainland Asia and av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russia
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Shibetsu Town In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja
is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 19,794 and the density of 18 persons per km2. The total area is 1119.29 km2. On September 1, 2005, the town of Asahi was merged into Shibetsu. History *1899: The last tondenhei village was founded in Shibetsu. *1902: Shibetsu village became a second class village. *1915: The village became Shibetsu town. *1954: Shibetsu town, Kamishibetsu village, Tayoro village, and Onneppu village were merged to form Shibetsu city. *2005: Asahi town was merged into Shibetsu city. Geography Shibetsu is located N of Asahikawa and NNE of Sapporo. It is situated by the Shibetsu River in the north and its valley. The name comes from the Ainu word for "great river". Climate Transportation Rail * Sōya Main Line: Shibetsu - Tayoro - Mizuho Road Shibetsu is accessed by the Hokkaidō Expressway. The Shibetsu- Kenbuchi Interchange opened on October 4, 2003, connect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)
is a town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, it has an estimated population of 5,374, and an area of 624.49 km2. Shibetsu is located at the northeastern end of Hokkaido, in the heart of Nemuro Subprefecture. It is a coastal town, facing the Sea of Okhotsk and backed by the mountains of the Shiretoko Peninsula. To the northeast of Shibestu lies the town of Rausu, to the northwest is Shari, to the south is Betsukai and to the west is the town of Nakashibetsu. Population Although the town's population was 8,051 people in 1965 (Census Data), the amount has continued to decrease to 6,298 people in the year 2000 (Census Data). The effects of depopulation and outflow of young people has left the current population to roughly 5,825 people (Census Data for April 2009). History Pioneer settlers established Shibetsu during the Meiji period (1868-1912) and it quickly became a thriving fishing and farming town. *1901: Uembetsu Village (now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Shibetsu, Nemuro, Hokkaido
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Rausu In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja
Rausu can refer to: * Mount Rausu __NOTOC__ is a stratovolcano on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaidō, Japan. It sits on the border between the towns of Shari and Rausu. Mount Rausu is the northeasternmost Holocene volcano on Hokkaidō. It is one of the 100 famous mountains ..., volcano in Hokkaidō, Japan * Rausu, Hokkaidō, town in the same prefecture {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menashi District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2010, its population is estimated at 6,069 and its area is 397.88 km2, with a population density of 15.3/km2 (according to the ''Basic Resident Register'' 住民基本台帳, 31 March 2010.) The origin of the name "Menashi" comes from the Ainu word ''menashi'', meaning "to the east". The local government in Nemuro, which includes Shiretoko and The Northern Territories, decided to name the whole region "Menashi". Menashi's only town is Rausu. The district was one of the settings of the Menashi-Kunashiri Battle of 1789. Towns * Rausu History During the Edo period (1603–1868), the ruling Tokugawa ''shōgun'' allowed the Matsumae clan (''Matsumae han'' 松前藩) to settle in the Menashi region, which was then named Nemuro. According to the Matsumae clan's ''Chronicles of Shiragi'' (''Shiragi no kiroku'' 新羅の記録), from the first year of the Genna era to about Genna 7 (1615–1622) the regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rausu, Hokkaido
is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 30, 2016, it has an estimated population of 5,395, and an area of 397.88 km2. The word "Rausu" originates from the Ainu people, Ainu word ''Raushi'', roughly meaning "Low-land" or "Place of men with beast-like spirit". The town occupies the southern half of the Shiretoko Peninsula. Kunashir Island, one of the four disputed Kuril Islands, can be seen from the town. Geography Rausu is located on the east end of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula. It is situated on the southeast corner of the peninsula facing the Nemuro Strait. The town stretches along and narrow strip of land, extending from southwest to northeast. The Shiretoko mountain range extends north on the peninsula to the sea where it forms steep cliffs. The Shiretoko mountain range is the source for myriad rivers, that all empty into the sea. Village communities are found mostly on the coast line at the mouths of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Rausu, Hokkaido
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Nemuro In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja , an old province of Japan
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Nemuro may refer to: * Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan ** Nemuro, Hokkaido, a city ** Nemuro Peninsula ** Nemuro Strait ** Nemuro Bay * Nemuro Province was an old province in Japan in what is today Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. It was created during the Meiji Era. History After 1869, the northern Japanese island was known as Hokkaido; and regional administrative subdivisions were identifie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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