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Soo, Kagoshima
is a city located in northeastern Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is near Miyakonojō, Miyazaki. As of April 2017, the city has an estimated population of 37,038 and a population density of 95 persons per km². This is down from the 2006 population data, which was an estimated population of 43,752 and a population density of 112 persons per km². The total area is 390.39 km². Soo is one of the many small cities in Japan that have a steadily decreasing population. Geography Much of Soo is mountainous and covered with forest. It rains, but it rarely snows. Soo is located in Kagoshima so it also receives ash from its volcanoes, most notably: Shinmoedake and Sakurajima. Soo is a land-locked city and is in middle of the Ōsumi Peninsula. History The modern city of Soo was established on July 1, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Ōsumi (Iwagawa), Sueyoshi and Takarabe (all from Soo District). Transportation Air The closest airport is Kagoshima Airport which is locat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōsumi, Kagoshima
was a town located in Soo District, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Iwagawa. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,941 and the density of 88.89 persons per km². The total area was 145.58 km². On July 1, 2005, Ōsumi, along with the towns of Sueyoshi and Takarabe (all from Soo District), was merged to create the city of Soo and no longer exists as an independent municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go .... Festivals Osumi (Iwagawa) is the home to the Yagorodon Festival that is held in November. References * Japanese Wikipedia article on Soo District External links Official website of Soo Dissolved municipalities of Kagoshima Prefecture {{Kagoshima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of Japan
A is a local 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 the Minister for Internal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kagoshima
, abbreviated to , is the capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Located at the southwestern tip of the island of Kyushu, Kagoshima is the largest city in the prefecture by some margin. It has been nicknamed the "Naples of the Eastern world" for its bay location (Aira Caldera), hot climate, and emblematic stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city was officially founded on April 1, 1889. It merged with Taniyama City on April 29, 1967 and with Yoshida Town, Sakurajima Town, Kiire Town, Matsumoto Town and Kōriyama Town on November 1, 2004. Etymology The name "Kagoshima" (鹿児島) literally means "deer child island" or "young-deer island". In the Kagoshima dialect, local names for the city include “かごっま (Kagomma)”, “かごんま (Kagonma)”, “かごいま (Kagoima)” and “かごひま (Kagohima)”. While the kanji for Kagoshima ( 鹿 児 島) literally mean "deer child island", or "island of the fawn" for certain, the source etymology is not clear and ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyazaki, Miyazaki
is the capital city of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1924. As of July 2022, the city had an estimated population of 399,788 and a population density of 621 persons per km2. The total area is 643.67 km2. Miyazaki Airport and Miyazaki seaport serve the city. History In 1870, Hyuga Province was renamed to Miyazaki Prefecture with Miyazaki being its capital. After the completion of the nationwide railroad system, many new people began to settle in the area. In 1940, the imperialist Shōwa regime constructed the 37 meter Hakkō Ichiu pillar upon the legendary site of Emperor Jimmu's palace. Located near Miyazaki, it was originally intended to symbolize the divine right of the Empire of Japan to "unify the eight corners of the world". The tower survived the war and is now the center piece of the Heiwadai-koen peace park. On January 1, 2006, the towns of Sadowara and Tano (both from Miyazaki District), and the town o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumamoto Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. Kumamoto Prefecture has a population of 1,748,134 () and has a geographic area of . Kumamoto Prefecture borders Fukuoka Prefecture to the north, Ōita Prefecture to the northeast, Miyazaki Prefecture to the southeast, and Kagoshima Prefecture to the south. Kumamoto is the capital and largest city of Kumamoto Prefecture, with other major cities including Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Yatsushiro, Amakusa, Kumamoto, Amakusa, and Tamana, Kumamoto, Tamana. Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the center of Kyūshū on the coast of the Ariake Sea, across from Nagasaki Prefecture, with the mainland separated from the East China Sea by the Amakusa Archipelago. Kumamoto Prefecture is home to Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan and among the largest in the world, with its peak above sea level. History Historically, the area was called Higo Province; and the province was renamed Kumamoto during the Meiji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shibushi, Kagoshima
is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. As of October 31, 2021, the city has an estimated population of 30,231, with 15,366 households and a population density of 104 persons per km2. The total area is 290.28 km2. The modern city of Shibushi was established on January 1, 2006, from the merger of the former town of Shibushi, absorbing the towns of Ariake and Matsuyama (all from Soo District). The city is served by the Nichinan Line of the JR Kyūshū railway system, which links it to the city of Miyazaki, the capital of the neighbouring prefecture of the same name. Geography Climate Shibushi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, and is heavier in summer, especially the months of June and July. The average annual temperature in Shibushi is . The average annual rainfall is with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanoya
is a city in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the southeastern Kyushu region in the central part of Ōsumi Peninsula. Kanoya is the most populous city in Japan without any connection to railway services, after the abolition of the Ōsumi Line in 1987. Geography Kanoya is located approximately at the heart of Ōsumi Peninsula with its city limits running approximately east and west and north and south. The Takakuma Mountains stretch out into the northwestern part of the city and the Kimotsuki Mountains in the southeast. Between both mountain ranges lie the Kasanohara and Kanoyahara plateaus. The Kimotsuki Plains spread through the alluvial plains of the Kimotsuki River that runs through central Kanoya. In the western part of the city is Kinko Bay which runs down the coast line. Bordering municipalities Kanoya is bordered by the cities of Tarumizu, Kirishima, and Soo, the towns of Higashikushira, Kinko, and Kimotsuki in Kimotsuki District, and the town of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōsumi-Ōkawara Station
is a railway station in Soo, Kagoshima, Japan. It is operated by of JR Kyushu and is on the Nippō Main Line. Lines The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 408.1 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station, which is unstaffed, consists of an island platform serving two tracks with a siding, all on a low embankment. The station building, located at the base of the embankment, is a modern structure built in 2010 to resemble a log cabin. From there, a walk up a sloped access road leads to a footbridge which is used to access the island platform. Blog entry with good photographic coverage of station facilities. file:JR Kyushu Osumi-Okawara station.jpg, The old station building. This was replaced in 2010. Platforms JR Adjacent stations History The station was opened on 1 November 1931 by Japanese Government Railways (JGR) as the southern terminus of the then from . By 1932, the Kokuto East Line had been linked up with ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitamata Station
is a railway station in Soo, Kagoshima, Japan. It is operated by of JR Kyushu and is on the Nippō Main Line. Lines The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 403.0 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks on a low embankment. The station building is a simple functional shed which is unstaffed and serves only to house a waiting area. From there, a short flight of steps leads up the embankment to the first platform. Access to the opposite side platform is by means of a footbridge. Blog entry with good photographic coverage of station facilities. Platforms JR Adjacent stations History On 28 April 1929, Japanese Government Railways (JGR) opened the from to . In the next phase of expansion, the track was extended to which opened as the new southern terminus on 1 November 1931. On the same day Kitamata was opened as an intermediate station on the new track. By 1932, the tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takarabe Station
is a railway station in Soo, Kagoshima, Japan. It is operated by of JR Kyushu and is on the Nippō Main Line. Lines The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 399.4 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station consists of two side platforms serving two tracks with a siding. The station building was rebuilt in 2008 and is a two-storey Japanese style building with a double tiled roof. It houses a waiting area, a restaurant and a community interaction centre but the ticket window is not staffed. Access to the opposite side platform is by means of a footbridge. Platforms JR file:Takarabe Station2.JPG, A view of the platforms and tracks. The siding can be seen in the distance branching left. Adjacent stations History Takarabe was opened on 28 April 1929 by Japanese Government Railways (JGR) as the southern terminus of the then from . It became a through-station on 1 November 1931 when the track was extended further south to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kagoshima Airport
is an airport located in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, northeast of Kagoshima-Chūō StationAIS Japan in . It is the second-busiest airport in after . , a regional affiliate of |
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