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Shiroishi, Miyagi
is a Cities of Japan, city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 33,330 and a population density of 120 persons per km2 in 14,242 households. The total area of the city is . Geography Shiroishi is in southern Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, bordered by Fukushima Prefecture to the south. The southern peak of Mount Zaō is within the city borders. Neighboring municipalities Fukushima Prefecture *Date, Fukushima, Date *Fukushima, Fukushima, Fukushima *Koori, Fukushima, Koori *Kunimi, Fukushima, Kunimi Miyagi Prefecture *Kakuda, Miyagi, Kakuda *Marumori, Miyagi, Marumori *Ōgawara, Miyagi, Ōgawara *Shichikashuku, Miyagi, Shichikashuku *Zaō, Miyagi, Zaō Climate Shiroishi has a humid subtropical climate, humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Shiroishi is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of Japan
A is a local Public administration, administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of . Like other contemporary administrative units, they are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. City status Article 8 of the Local Autonomy Law sets the following conditions for a municipality to be designated as a city: *Population must generally be 50,000 or greater (原則として人口5万人以上) *At least 60% of households must be established in a central urban area (中心市街地の戸数が全戸数の6割以上) *At least 60% of households must be employed in commerce, industry or other urban occupations (商工業等の都市的業態に従事する世帯人口が全人口の6割以上) *Any other conditions set by prefectural ordinance must be satisfied (他に当該都道府県の条例で定める要件を満たしていること) The designation is approved by the prefectural governor and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Zaō
The , commonly called Mount Zaō, are a complex cluster of stratovolcanoes on the border between Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. The central volcano of the group includes several lava domes and a tuff cone, Goshiki-dake, which contains a crater lake named " Okama". Also known as the "Five Color Pond" ( 五色沼, ''goshiki numa'') because it changes color depending on the weather, it lies in a crater formed by a volcanic eruption in the 1720s. The lake is in diameter and deep, and is one of the main tourist attractions in the area. One striking feature of Zaō's famous ski resorts are the "frost-covered trees" ( 樹氷, juhyō) that appear in mid-winter. Strong wind over the nearby lake fling water droplets which freeze against the trees and their branches, until near-horizontal icicles begin to form. Falling snow settles on the ice formations, and the end result is a grotesque figure of a tree. The effect of a full forest of such trees gives visitors a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Meteorological Agency
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA; ''気象庁, Kishō-chō'') is a division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism dedicated to the Scientific, scientific observation and research of natural phenomena. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo the government agency, agency collects data on meteorology, hydrology, seismology, volcanology, and other related fields. The JMA is responsible for collecting and disseminating weather data and Forecasting, forecasts to the public, as well as providing specialized information for aviation and Marine weather forecasting, marine sectors. Additionally, the JMA issues warnings for volcanic eruptions and is integral to the nationwide Earthquake Early Warning (Japan), Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. As one of the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers designated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the JMA also Forecasting, forecasts, Tropical cyclone naming, names, and distributes warnings for tropical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Humid Subtropical Climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° and are located poleward from adjacent tropical climates, and equatorward from either humid continental (in North America and Asia) or oceanic climates (in other continents). It is also known as warm temperate climate in some climate classifications. Under the Köppen climate classification, ''Cfa'' and ''Cwa'' climates are either described as humid subtropical climates or warm temperate climates. This climate features mean temperature in the coldest month between (or ) and and mean temperature in the warmest month or higher. However, while some climatologists have opted to describe this climate type as a "humid subtropical climate", Köppen himself never used this term. The humid subtropical climate classific ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaō, Miyagi
is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,790, and a population density of 77 persons per km2 in 4,493 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Zaō is located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan in southwestern Miyagi Prefecture in the Ōu Mountains, bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the west. Parts of the town are within the borders of Zaō Quasi-National Park and Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park. Neighboring municipalities Miyagi Prefecture * Kawasaki * Murata * Ōgawara * Shichikashuku * Shiroishi Yamagata Prefecture * Kaminoyama Climate Zaō has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Zaō is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . Demographics Per Japanese census data, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shichikashuku, Miyagi
is a town located in Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 1,323, and a population density of 5.0 persons per km2 in 626 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Shichikashuku is located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan in the far southwestern corner of Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by the Zaō Mountains, it is bordered by Yamagata Prefecture to the north and west, and by Fukushima Prefecture to the south. Parts of the town are within the borders of the Zaō Quasi-National Park or the Zaō Kōgen Prefectural Natural Park. Neighboring municipalities Fukushima Prefecture * Fukushima Miyagi Prefecture * Shiroishi * Zaō Yamagata Prefecture * Kaminoyama * Takahata Climate Shichikashuku has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Shichikashuku is 9.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1430 mm with Septe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōgawara, Miyagi
270px, Mount Zao from Ōgawara is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 23,618, and a population density of 950persons per km² in 9,925 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Ōgawara is located in south-central Miyagi Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The Shiroishi River runs through the town. Neighboring municipalities Miyagi Prefecture * Kakuda * Murata * Shibata * Shiroishi * Zaō Climate Ōgawara has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Ōgawara is 12.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1272 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 1.4 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Ōgawara has steadily increased over the past 60 years. History The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marumori, Miyagi
is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 13,092, and a population density of 48 persons per km2 in 5,050 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Marumori is located in the extreme southern portion of Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, bordered by Fukushima Prefecture to the south, east and west. The name “Marumori” means "circle forest" in Japanese and the town is located in a circular basin surrounded by heavily forested mountains. The Abukuma River passes through the town. Neighboring municipalities Fukushima Prefecture * Date * Shinchi * Sōma Miyagi Prefecture * Kakuda * Shiroishi * Yamamoto Climate Marumori has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Marumori is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakuda, Miyagi
file:ロケット - panoramio.jpg, 250px, Taizan Park with H-II rocket is a cities of Japan, city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 28,539, and a population density of 190 persons per km2 in 11,494 households. The total area of the city is . Geography Kakuda is in southeastern Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The Abukuma River flows through the city. Neighboring municipalities Miyagi Prefecture *Marumori, Miyagi, Marumori *Ōgawara, Miyagi, Ōgawara *Shibata, Miyagi, Shibata *Shiroishi, Miyagi, Shiroishi *Watari, Miyagi, Watari *Yamamoto, Miyagi, Yamamoto Climate Kakuda has a humid subtropical climate, humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature in Kakuda is 12.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1259 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.9&nb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunimi, Fukushima
is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 8843 and a population density of 250 persons per km². The total area of the town was . Geography Kunimi is located in Date District in the very northern portion Fukushima prefecture, bordering on Miyagi prefecture. Mt. Handa and Mt. Ugasu are near the western end of the town, and a continuous mountain range runs along the northern end of the town, which is also the prefectural border with Miyagi Prefecture. The Abukuma River flows south of the town. The town center, where government offices and various types of transportation are concentrated, is relatively close to the border with the neighboring Koori town. *Mountains: Atsukashiyama (289.4m) *Rivers: Abukuma River Neighboring municipalities * Fukushima Prefecture ** Date ** Koori *Miyagi Prefecture ** Shiroishi Climate Kunimi has a humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Kunimi i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koori, Fukushima
270px, Koori Post Office on the former Ōshū Kaidō 270px, former Date District Office is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 11,679 in 4599 households, and a population density of 270 persons per km2. The total area the town was . Geography Kōri is located in the northern Fukushima Basin on the northern border of Fukushima prefecture with Miyagi Prefecture. The northwestern half of the town is mountainous and hilly, and the eastern and southern portions of the town are in the Fukushima Basin along the Abukuma River, which runs through the southeast of the town. There is Mount Handa (865 meters) is to the northwest of the town. *Rivers: Abukuma River Neighboring municipalities * Fukushima Prefecture ** Date ** Fukushima ** Kunimi *Miyagi Prefecture ** Shiroishi Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Koori peaked around the year 1950 and has been in decline since. It is now less than it was a century a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
