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Yukuhashi, Fukuoka
is a satellite city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, about 25 kilometers southeast of Kitakyushu. The city was founded on October 10, 1954. As of October 1, 2016, the city has a population of 70,601 (according to the city's official home page) and a population density of 1,000 persons per km². The total area is 69.83 km². History The hamlet of Maeda in Yukuhashi was the birthplace of Suematsu Kencho. Geography Climate Yukuhashi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Yukuhashi is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Yukuhashi was on 11 August 2013; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 19 February 1977. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Yukuhashi in 2020 is 71,426 people. Yukuhashi has been conducting censuses since 1950. ... [...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] |
Japan Meteorological Agency
The , abbreviated JMA, is an agency of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It is charged with gathering and providing results for the public in Japan that are obtained from data based on daily scientific observation and research into natural phenomena in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, seismology and volcanology, among other related scientific fields. Its headquarters is located in Minato, Tokyo. JMA is responsible for gathering and reporting weather data and forecasts for the general public, as well as providing aviation and marine weather. JMA other responsibilities include issuing warnings for volcanic eruptions, and the nationwide issuance of earthquake warnings of the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. JMA is also designated one of the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It is responsible for forecasting, naming, and distributing warnings for tropical cyclones in the Northwestern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Expressways Of Japan
The of Japan make up a large network of controlled-access toll expressways. History Following World War II, Japan's economic revival led to a massive increase in personal automobile use. However the existing road system was inadequate to deal with the increased demand; in 1956 only 23% of national highways were paved, which included only two thirds of the main Tokyo-Osaka road ( National Route 1). In April 1956 the Japan Highway Public Corporation (JH) was established by the national government with the task of constructing and managing a nationwide network of expressways. In 1957 permission was given to the corporation to commence construction of the Meishin Expressway linking Nagoya and Kobe, the first section of which opened to traffic in 1963. In addition to the national expressway network administered by JH, the government established additional corporations to construct and manage expressways in urban areas. The Metropolitan Expressway Public Corporation (respo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coto Coto Train
The Coto Coto Train is a touristic train service in the Fukuoka Prefecture region of Kyushu, southern Japan. The service started in 2019. The train is run by the Heisei Chikuhō Railway Company. It was designed by Eiji Mitooka and is based on the concept of “relaxation, delicious food, and fun”. The train is bright red on the outside with a wooden interior using Ōkawa "kumiko" (lattice) woodwork and stained glass ceilings. Food is served using local natural ingredients. The service is slow for sightseeing purposes and has 48 seats. The train passes through the former coal mining area of Chikuhō (now part of Iizuka, Kaho District). The name "Coto Coto" sounds like the noise of the train. The service includes French cuisine produced by Takeshi Fukuyama, a chef from Fukuoka. The ingredients in the appetizers come from nine cities, towns, and villages on the route used by the train. The service follows Nōgata – Tagawaita – Nōgata (again) – Yukuhashi, using the I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyotsu Station (Fukuoka)
is a railway station in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Tagawa Line, operated by the Heisei Chikuhō Railway The is a third-sector operator of four railway lines in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The railway's nickname is ''Heichiku.'' Principal investors Fukuoka Prefecture holds 27.5% of the stock in the railway. The cities of Tagawa, Nōgata, and Y .... Trains arrive roughly every 30 minutes. On 1 April 2009, a construction company headquartered in nearby Miyako, , acquired naming rights to the station. Therefore, the station is alternatively known as . Platforms Gallery External linksToyotsu Station(Heisei Chikuhō Railway website) References Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1895 Heisei Chikuhō Railway Tagawa Line {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagawa-Kappa Station
is a railway station in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Tagawa Line, operated by the Heisei Chikuhō Railway. Trains arrive roughly every 30 minutes. The station name references a ''kappa'', a monster in Japanese folklore. On 1 April 2009, the Yukuhashi branch of a Yamaguchi-based insurance agency Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss in which, in exchange for a fee, a party agrees to compensate another party in the event of a certain loss, damage, or injury. It is a form of risk management, primarily used to hedge ..., , acquired naming rights to the station. Therefore, the station is alternatively known as . External linksImagawa-Kappa Station(Heisei Chikuhō Railway website) References Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1990 Heisei Chikuhō Railway Tagawa Line {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyako-Izumi Station
is a railway station in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is on the Tagawa Line, operated by the Heisei Chikuhō Railway The is a third-sector operator of four railway lines in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The railway's nickname is ''Heichiku.'' Principal investors Fukuoka Prefecture holds 27.5% of the stock in the railway. The cities of Tagawa, Nōgata, and Y .... Trains arrive roughly every 30 minutes. On 1 April 2009, a nearby industrial valve manufacturer, , acquired naming rights to the station. Therefore, the station is alternatively known as . External linksMiyakoizumi Station(Heisei Chikuhō Railway website) References Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1991 Heisei Chikuhō Railway Tagawa Line {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tagawa Line
The is a 26.3 km railway line owned by the Heisei Chikuhō Railway. The line runs west along the Ima River from Yukuhashi to Tagawa, all within Fukuoka Prefecture. History The line was first built in 1895 by the , which was merged in 1901 with Kyushu Railway. It was an important railway line to transport coal between the Chikuhō coal mine with in Kanda, north of Yukuhashi. Kyushu Railway was nationalized in 1907 and was merged into Japanese Government Railway, where it was named the Tagawa Line. In 1942, the line was extended south from Ita Station (now Tagawa-Ita Station) to Hikosan Station. The portion between Hikosan and Soeda Station was later reorganized into the Hita Line (now Hitahikosan Line) in 1956, and the section between Soeda and Ita was also merged into the same line in 1960 to form the current Tagawa Line. Between 1899 and 1973, a short freight-only branch line ran north from Kawara Station (now Magarikane Station) to Natsuyoshi. Ridership suffered w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heisei Chikuhō Railway
The is a third-sector operator of four railway lines in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The railway's nickname is ''Heichiku.'' Principal investors Fukuoka Prefecture holds 27.5% of the stock in the railway. The cities of Tagawa, Nōgata, and Yukuhashi hold 14.8%, 6.6%, and 6.6% each. Lines * Ita Line (16.1 km) - The Nogata to Kaneda section opened in 1893, and the Kaneda to Tagawa-Ita section in 1899. The line was double-tracked in 1911, and freight services ceased in 2004. * Itoda Line (6.8 km) - The Tagawa-Gotoji to Itoda section opened in 1897 to haul coal and the Itoda to Kaneda section opened in 1929 to service a cement plant. * Tagawa Line (26.3 km) - The entire Tagawa-Ita to Yukuhashi line opened in 1895. * Mojikō Retro Kankō Line (2.1 km) - The Mojiko to Moji Harbour line opened in 1929, and freight services ceased in 2004. Despite a significant landslide in 2006, the line was reopened as a tourist line in 2009. The Mojikō Retro Kankō Line is cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shindenbaru Station
is a railway station in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka, Japan, operated by Kyūshū Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Shindembaru Station is served by the Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1897 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami-Yukuhashi Station
is a railway station in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka, Japan, operated by Kyūshū Railway Company (JR Kyushu). Lines Minami-Yukuhashi Station is served by the Nippō Main Line. Adjacent stations See also * List of railway stations in Japan External links * Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in Japan opened in 1988 {{Fukuoka-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukuhashi Station
is a railway station on the Nippō Main Line in Yukuhashi, Fukuoka, Japan, operated jointly by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and the third-sector railway operator Heisei Chikuho Railway. Lines Yukuhashi Station is served by the Nippō Main Line and the Tagawa Line. Adjacent stations History The station opened on 15 August 1895. Passenger statistics In fiscal 2016, the station was used by an average of 6,381 passengers daily (boarding passengers only), and it ranked 30th among the busiest stations of JR Kyushu. See also * List of railway stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It ... References External links JR Kyushu official website Heisei Chikuhō Railway official website Railway stations in Fukuoka Prefecture Railway stations in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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