Sōya Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is . It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan. Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai. Rishiri Airport is located in Rishirifuji, Rishiri District. Geography Municipalities Mergers History *1897: Sōya Subprefecture established; Sōya, Esashi, Rishiri, Rebun Districts placed under its jurisdiction *1948: Toyotomi village (now town), Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, it had a population of 52,627 and an area of . The population density of the subprefecture, 13 people per km2, is very low compared to the rest of Japan. The population of Rumoi Subpr ... *2010: Horonobe town, Teshio District transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture External links Official website Subprefectures in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wakkanai, Hokkaido
' meaning "cold water river" is a city located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of Sōya Subprefecture. It contains Japan's northernmost point, Cape Sōya, from which the Russian island of Sakhalin can be seen. As of 1 June 1975, the city has an estimated population of 55,465 and a population density of 72.8 persons per km2 (189 persons per mi2). The total area is . Wakkanai is also home to Japan's first nursing home built inside the central train station of its city, a novel approach to caring for Japan's growing elderly population that has since been imitated in several other cities. History Wakkanai was originally home to an Ainu population. The first Japanese settlement was established in 1685. *1879: The village of Wakkanai was founded. *1897: Sōya Subprefecture established. *1901: Wakkanai village became Wakkanai town. *1949: Wakkanai town became Wakkanai city. *1955: Soya village was merged into Wakkanai city. *1959: Wakkanai Airport opened. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido
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Rebun In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja
Rebun may refer to: *Rebun Island, an island in Japan **Rebun, Hokkaidō is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. Rebun Island is famous for its alpine flowers. Geography The town covers the entire area of Rebun Island in ..., a town on the island ** Rebun District, Hokkaidō, a district which the town belongs to ** Mount Rebun, a mountain on the island {{geodis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rebun District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 3,573 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 43.93 persons per km2. The total area is 81.33 km2. Towns and villages * Rebun External links * Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rebun, Hokkaido
is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. Rebun Island is famous for its alpine flowers. Geography The town covers the entire area of Rebun Island in the Sea of Japan. Rebun is located approximately from Wakkanai on mainland Hokkaido and northwest of Rishiri Island. The entire island is part of the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park. Lake Kushu and Mount Rebun (Rebun's highest point) are located in the town. Rebun is well known for its 300 species of alpine flowers, some of which are endemic to the island. For this it has earned the moniker the ''island of flowers''. Such flowers include: . Climate Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Rebun has declined in recent decades. Arts and culture Rebun hosts a flower festival every year. Mascot Rebun's mascot is who is a Rebun lady's slipper orchid (a type of the large-flowered cypripedium orchid species). As a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Rebun, Hokkaido
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Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido
is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 1,776 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 4.5 persons per km2. The total area is . Climate References External links *Official Website Towns in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Nakatonbetsu Hokkaido
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Horonobe In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja
is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. There is a JR train station, Horonobe Station which connects Horonobe-town with other cities in Hokkaido. The word Horonobe originates from Poro-Nup. In Ainu language, poro means large and nup mean grassland, thus meaning a large uncultivated land. At the end of September 2016, the town had an estimated population of 2,415 and a density of 4.2 persons per km2. The total area is 574.27 km2. The north 45°latitude passes through this town. Horonobe is also known for its reindeer population and wind turbines located on its beaches. In October 2000, with the help of local government and NEDO,NEDO New Energy in Hokkaido, text in Japanese the Horonobe [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Teshio District, Hokkaido
is a district divided between Rumoi and Sōya Subprefectures, Hokkaido, Japan. At the end of 2009, the district has an estimated population of 13,937 and an area of 2039.11 km2, giving a population density of 6.83 persons per square kilometer. In 2010, the town of Horonobe was transferred from Rumoi Subprefecture to Sōya Subprefecture. Towns Rumoi Subprefecture * Enbetsu * Teshio Sōya Prefecture * Horonobe *Toyotomi The was a Japanese clan that ruled over the Japanese before the Edo period. Unity and conflict The most influential figure within the Toyotomi was Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the three "unifiers of Japan". Oda Nobunaga was another primary u ... Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Horonobe, Hokkaido
is a town located in Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. There is a JR train station, Horonobe Station which connects Horonobe-town with other cities in Hokkaido. The word Horonobe originates from Poro-Nup. In Ainu language, poro means large and nup mean grassland, thus meaning a large uncultivated land. At the end of September 2016, the town had an estimated population of 2,415 and a density of 4.2 persons per km2. The total area is 574.27 km2. The north 45°latitude passes through this town. Horonobe is also known for its reindeer population and wind turbines located on its beaches. In October 2000, with the help of local government and NEDO,NEDO New Energy in Hokkaido, text in Japanese the Horonobe [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |