Rishiri (train)
Rishiri may refer to: *Rishiri-kombu (Laminaria ochotensis), a type of kombu * Rishiri Island, a Japanese island ** Rishiri, Hokkaidō, a town on Rishiri Island ** Mount Rishiri is a Quaternary stratovolcano located off the coast of Hokkaidō, Japan in the Sea of Japan. It rises out of the Sea of Japan forming Rishiri Island. Because its cone shape resembles Mount Fuji it is sometimes referred to as Rishiri Fuji. It is ...

Kombu
''Konbu'' (from ja, 昆布, konbu or kombu) is edible kelp mostly from the family Laminariaceae and is widely eaten in East Asia. It may also be referred to as ''dasima'' ( ko, 다시마) or ''haidai'' (). Kelp features in the diets of many civilizations, including Chinese and Icelandic; however, the largest consumers of kelp are the Japanese, who have incorporated kelp and seaweed into their diets for over 1,500 years. Prominent species There are about eighteen edible species in Laminariaceae and most of them, but not all, are called kombu. Confusingly, species of Laminariaceae have multiple names in biology and in fisheries science. In the following list, fisheries science synonyms are in parentheses, and Japanese names follow them. * ''Saccharina japonica'' (''Laminaria japonica''), * ''Saccharina japonica'' var. ''religiosa'' (''Laminaria religiosa''), * ''Saccharina japonica'' var. ''diabolica'' (''Laminaria diabolica''), l * ''Saccharina japonica'' var. ''ochotensis ...
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Rishiri Island
is a high island in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. Administratively the island is part of Hokkaido Prefecture, and is divided between two towns, Rishiri and Rishirifuji. The island is formed by the cone-shaped extinct volcanic peak of Mount Rishiri. Along with Rebun Island and the coastal area of the Sarobetsu Plain, Rishiri forms the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. The main industries of Rishiri are tourism and fishing. The island is about in circumference and covers . The island has a population of 5,102 residents. Etymology Rishiri derives its name from the Ainu language, and means "high island", or "island with a high peak", a reference to the altitude of Mount Rishiri above sea level. Geography Rishiri Island is located roughly west of Hokkaido; Rebun Island is a further to the northwest. Rishiri is roughly circular with a coastline of . The island spans from north to south and from east to west. Mount Rishiri rises to an altitude of ...
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Rishiri, Hokkaidō
is a town located on Rishiri Island in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,169 and a density of 28 persons per km2. The total area is 76.49 km2. Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji. Geography Rishiri is located on the western portion of Rishiri Island, facing the Sea of Japan. Mount Rishiri (also known as Rishirifuji), at 1721m, is located on the border with Rishirifuji. Neighbouring municipalities *Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido *Rishirifuji Climate Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Rishiri has declined in recent decades. Education *Primary schools **Kutsugata Elementary School **Senhōshi Elementary School **Shinminato Elementary School *Junior high schools **Kutsugata Junior High School **Senhōshi Junior High School *High schools **Rishiri High School Mascot Rishiri's mascotis . She is a bright and energetic kelp with a Mount Rishiri motif. She helps Lip-kun an ...
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