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Waga District, Iwate
Map showing original extent of Waga District in Iwate Prefecturecolored area=original extent in Meiji period; green=present area is a rural district in Iwate Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 June 2019, the district had an estimated population of 5,315, and a population density of 9 persons per km2, the total area is 590.74 km2. Parts of the cities of Kitakami, Hanamaki and the town of Kanegasaki were formerly within the district. Since 2006, the district has been contiguous with just the town of Nishiwaga. History During the Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate, the district was within Mutsu Province and was under the control of the Nanbu clan of Morioka Domain. In 1869, following the Meiji restoration, Mutsu Province was divided, with the area of Waga District becoming part of Rikuchū Province, and from 1872, part of Iwate Prefecture. In 1878, with the establishment of the municipalities, Waga District was administratively divided into 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwate Waga-gun
Iwate can refer to: * Iwate Prefecture, a prefecture of Japan. * Iwate, Iwate is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 13,111, and a population density of 36 persons per km² in 5455 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Iwate is located in an inland region in ..., a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. * Japanese cruiser ''Iwate'', an armored cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1900 to the end of World War II. {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meiji Restoration
The , referred to at the time as the , and also known as the Meiji Renovation, Revolution, Regeneration, Reform, or Renewal, was a political event that restored practical imperial rule to Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji. Although there were ruling emperors before the Meiji Restoration, the events restored practical abilities and consolidated the political system under the Emperor of Japan. The goals of the restored government were expressed by the new emperor in the Charter Oath. The Restoration led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure and spanned both the late Edo period (often called the Bakumatsu) and the beginning of the Meiji era, during which time Japan rapidly Industrialisation, industrialized and adopted Western culture, Western ideas and production methods. Foreign influence The Japanese knew they were behind the Western powers when US Commodore (United States), Commodore Matthew C. Perry came to Japan in 1853 in Black Ships, large warshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hienuki District, Iwate
List of Provinces of Japan > Tosando > Rikuchu Province > Hienuki District (Japan > Iwate Prefecture > Hienuki District) was a district located in Iwate Prefecture (formerly Rikuchu Province), Japan. The district had an estimated population of 23,027 and the total area is 365.41 km2. By the time of founding, the district was co-teminous with the city of Hanamaki. Until the day before the dissolution (December 31, 2005), there were only two towns left in the district. * Ishidoriya * Ōhasama On January 1, 2006, the towns of Ishidoriya and Ōhasama, and the town of Tōwa (from Waga District) were merged into the expanded city of Hanamaki. Therefore, Hienuki District was dissolved as a result of this merger. District Timeline * April 1, 1889 - Due to the municipal status enforcement, the following municipalities were formed. (3 towns, 13 villages) ** The towns of Hanamaki, Hanamakikawaguchi and Ōhasama ** The villages of Yumoto, Miyanome, Yuguchi, Ōta, Neko, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōhasama, Iwate
was a town located in Hienuki District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. History The town of Ōhasama created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the municipalities system. On January 1, 1955, it annexed the neighboring villages of Kamegamori, Uchikawame and Sotokawame. On January 1, 2006, Ōhasama, along with the town of Ishidoriya (from Hienuki District), and the town of Tōwa (from Waga District), was merged into the expanded city of Hanamaki (which lies to the south), and no longer exists as an independent municipality. As of January 1, 2006, the town had an estimated population of 6,568 and a population density of 26.6 persons per km2. The total area was 246.84 km2. Geography Ōhasama is located roughly in the center of Iwate Prefecture; about 25 km south of the prefectural capital of Morioka, Iwate, Morioka. Ōhasama is itself composed of four major areas: Ōhasama (大迫）proper, which lies in the center; Uchikawame (内川目), a valley to the north; So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishidoriya, Iwate
was a town located in Hienuki District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. History The village of was created on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the municipalities system. The village was raised to town status on April 1, 1928 and renamed Ishidoriya at that time. On January 1, 2006, Ishidoriya, along with the town of Ōhasama (from Hienuki District), and the town of Tōwa (from Waga District), was merged into the expanded city of Hanamaki, and no longer exists as an independent municipality. As of January 1, 2006, the town had an estimated population of 15,951 and a population density of 134.5 persons per km2. The total area was 118.57 km2. Ishidoriya had a sister city relationship with Rutland, Vermont Rutland, Vermont may refer to: *Rutland (city), Vermont * Rutland (town), Vermont *Rutland County, Vermont *West Rutland, Vermont West Rutland is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,214 at the 2020 census. The t .... External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōwa, Iwate
was a town located in Waga District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. History The town of Tōwa created on January 1, 1955 within Waga District by the merger of the villages of Tsuchizawa, Taninai and Nakanai. On January 1, 2006, Tōwa, along with the towns of Ishidoriya and Ōhasama (both from Hienuki District), was merged into the expanded city of Hanamaki, and no longer exists as an independent municipality. As of January 1, 2006, the town had an estimated population of 10,027 and a population density Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopul ... of 63.66 persons per km². The total area was 157.51 km². External links Official website of Hanamaki {{DEFAULTSORT:Towa, Iwate Dissolved municipalities of Iwate Prefecture Hanamaki, Iwate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esashi District, Iwate
List of provinces of ancient Japan > Tōsandō > Rikuchu Province > Esashi District was a district located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Timeline * April 1, 1889 - Due to the municipal status enforcement, the following municipalities were formed. (1 town, 12 villages) ** The town of Iwayadō, the villages of Tawara, Fujisato, Ide, Yonesato, Tamasato, Yanagawa, Hirose, Inase, Odaki, Kuroishi and Hada (now part of the city of Ōshū) ** The village of Fukuoka (now part of the city of Kitakami) * April 1, 1954 (1 town, 9 villages) ** The villages of Kuroishi and Hada were merged with the town of Mizusawa, and the villages of Anetai, Shinjō and Sakurakawa (all from Isawa District) to create the city of Mizusawa. ** The village of Fukuoka was merged with the town of Kurosawaji, and the villages of Iitoyo, Futago, Saraki and Oniyanagi (all from Waga District), and the village of Aisari (from Isawa District) to create the city of Kitakami. * February 10, 1955 - The town of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawauchi, Iwate
was a village located in Waga District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. History The village of Yuda created on April 1, 1889, within Nishiwaga District with the establishment of the municipality system. Nishiwaga merged with Higashiwaga District to form Waga District on March 29, 1896. On November 1, 2005, Sawauchi, along with the town of Yuda (also from Waga District), was merged to create the town of Nishiwaga, and no longer exists as an independent municipality. As of November 2005, the village had an estimated population of 3,658 and a population density Population density (in agriculture: Stock (other), standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical ... of 12.78 persons per km2. The total area was 286.22 km2. Climate References External links Official website of Nishiwagain Japanese {{Authority control Dissolved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuda, Iwate
was a List of towns in Japan, town located in Waga District, Iwate, Waga District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. History The village of Yuda created on April 1, 1889 within Nishiwaga District with the establishment of the municipality system. Nishiwaga merged with HIgashiwaga District to form Waga District on March 29, 1896. Yuda was raised to town status on August 1, 1964. On November 1, 2005, Yuda, along with the village of Sawauchi, Iwate, Sawauchi (also from Waga District, Iwate, Waga District), was merged to create the town of Nishiwaga, Iwate, Nishiwaga, and no longer exists as an independent Municipalities of Japan, municipality. As of November 2005, the town had an estimated population of 3,710 and a population density of 12.18 persons per km². The total area was 304.56 km². Climate References External links Official website of Nishiwaga {{Authority control Dissolved municipalities of Iwate Prefecture Nishiwaga, Iwate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iwate Waga-gun 1889
Iwate can refer to: * Iwate Prefecture, a prefecture of Japan. * Iwate, Iwate is a town located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 13,111, and a population density of 36 persons per km² in 5455 households. The total area of the town is . Geography Iwate is located in an inland region in ..., a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. * Japanese cruiser ''Iwate'', an armored cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1900 to the end of World War II. {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isawa District, Iwate
is a district located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the district has an estimated population of 15,451 and a density of 86 persons per km2. The total area is 179.76 km2. The district has only one town left. *Kanegasaki Mergers *On February 20, 2006 the municipalities of Maesawa, Isawa and Koromogawa merged with the cities of Esashi and Mizusawa to form the new city of Ōshū Oshu or Ōshū may refer to: *Another name for Mutsu Province, a former Japanese province *Ōshū, Iwate, Japan, a city *Northern Fujiwara The Northern Fujiwara (奥州藤原氏 ''Ōshū Fujiwara-shi'') were a Japanese kuge, noble Japanese c .... Districts in Iwate Prefecture {{Iwate-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
