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Hyūga, Miyazaki
270px, Hyūga city hall is a city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 57,746, and a population density of 170 persons per km²., making it the 4th largest city in Miyazaki Prefecture in terms of population. The total area of the city is .Hyūga is a port city known for the production of Go stones and for beaches, many of which are popular surfing spots. Origin of name Hyuga City took its name from , the historical name of what is now Miyazaki Prefecture. According to Japanese legend in the Nihon Shoki, following the conquest of the Kumaso people, Emperor Keikō watched the sunrise over the ocean and said . From that time, the province was known as Hyuga or Hinata (the country facing the sun) until the Meiji Restoration when it was renamed Miyazaki. Geography Hyūga is located in central Miyazaki Prefecture. It is bordered by the Hyūga Sea to the east and the Kyushu Mountains to the west. The area along Cape Hyūga with its exposed h ... [...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] |
Nihon Shoki
The or , sometimes translated as ''The Chronicles of Japan'', is the second-oldest book of classical Japanese history. It is more elaborate and detailed than the , the oldest, and has proven to be an important tool for historians and archaeologists as it includes the most complete extant historical record of ancient Japan. The was finished in 720 under the editorial supervision of Prince Toneri with the assistance of Ō no Yasumaro and presented to Empress Genshō. The book is also a reflection of Chinese influence on Japanese civilization. In Japan, the Sinicized court wanted written history that could be compared with the annals of the Chinese. The begins with the Japanese creation myth, explaining the origin of the world and the first seven generations of divine beings (starting with Kuninotokotachi), and goes on with a number of myths as does the , but continues its account through to events of the 8th century. It is believed to record accurately the latter reig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyūgashi Station
is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hyūga, Miyazaki, Japan. It is operated by JR Kyushu and is on the Nippō Main Line. Hyūgashi Station is located at the heart of Hyuga, Miyazaki. The current station is a timber-steel hybrid structure built in 2008 by Naito Architecture & Associates. It was built as a functional train station and also with the intention of being a symbol of the city. Lines The station is served by the Nippō Main Line and is located 276.7 km from the starting point of the line at . Layout The station consists of an island platform serving two tracks at grade. The station building was constructed over a period of more than 10 years with the cooperation of architecture and urban experts, railway officials, government officials, and citizens, including architect Hiroshi Naito and Osamu Shinohara of the University of Tokyo. Cedar was used because there was a strong request from the local community for it to be used, and although it is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Togo, Miyazaki
was a List of towns in Japan, town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,025 and the population density, density of 22.97 persons per km2. The total area was 218.73 km2. On February 25, 2006, Tōgō was merged into the expanded city of Hyūga, Miyazaki, Hyūga and no longer exists as an independent Municipalities of Japan, municipality. Tōgō literally means "east shire". This town was an eastern quarter of so-called Irigo (literally Inlands Shire) area. History The town was established in 1889 by merging the villages (now hamlets) of Shimosanga, Yamage, Tsuboya and Yaebaru-Sakonouchi; which later was elevated to town status in 1969. References External linksOfficial website of Hyūga Dissolved municipalities of Miyazaki Prefecture Hyūga, Miyazaki {{Miyazaki-geo-stub ... [...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] |
Tsuno, Miyazaki
file:Yatogi Waterfall 2009 001.JPG, 270px, Yatogi Falls is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 9,577 in 3997 households, and a population density of 94 persons per km². The total area of the town is . Geography Tsuno is located in the central eastern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, approximately 40 kilometers north-northeast of Miyazaki City. The town is long from east-to-west, measuring 15 kilometers from east-to-west and 10 kilometers from north-to-southThe west side is a mountainous area that is part of the Kyushu Mountains, and the east side faces the Hyūga Sea. Approximately 63% of the town's land is forest, and the Osuzu Mountain Range is home to more than 30 large and small waterfalls, including Yatogi Falls, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Hyūga, Miyazaki, Hyuga * Kawaminami, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misato, Miyazaki
file:Nishi-no-Shosoin, Misato, Miyazaki.jpg, 270px, Shosoin style in Misato, which built by part of tourism and relationship in Japan and South Korea is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 4297 in 2020 households, and a population density of 9.8 persons per km². The total area of the town is .. Geography Misato is located in northern Miyazaki Prefecture in the steep Kyushu Mountains. Approximately 90% of the town area is forest. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Hinokage, Miyazaki, Hinokage * Hyūga, Miyazaki, Hyūga * Kadogawa, Miyazaki, Kadogawa * Kijō, Miyazaki, Kijō * Morotsuka, Miyazaki, Morotsuka * Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Nobeoka * Saito, Miyazaki, Saito * Shiiba, Miyazaki, Shiiba Climate Misato has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot, humid summers and cool winters. The average annua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kijō, Miyazaki
270px, Komaru River flowing through Ishikawachi district is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 4,642 in 1857 households, and a population density of 32 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Kijō is an inland town located in the central eastern part of Miyazaki Prefecture The Komaru River flows north to south through the center of the town, and along which multiple hydroelectric power generation dams have been constructed. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Hyūga * Kawaminami * Misato * Saito * Takanabe * Tsuno Climate Kijō has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kijō is 15.6 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2234 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.6 °C, and lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadogawa, Miyazaki
270px, Jirojima is a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 16,760 in 6887 households and a population density of 140 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Kadogawa is located in the northern part of Miyazaki Prefecture, about 15 kilometers south of the center of Nobeoka City, and about 70 kilometers northeast of Miyazaki City, the prefectural capital. The eastern side of the town area faces the Hyūga Sea. The eastern coast is within the borders of the Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park. Neighbouring municipalities Miyazaki Prefecture * Hyuga * Misato * Nobeoka Climate Kadogawa has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kadogawa is 16.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2,461 mm, with September being the wettest month. The temperatures peak in August, av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park
is a Quasi-National Park on the coast of Ōita and Miyazaki Prefectures, Japan. It was established in 1974. Related municipalities * Miyazaki: Hyūga, Kadogawa, Nobeoka * Ōita: Ōita, Saiki, Tsukumi, Usuki See also * List of national parks of Japan * Bungo Channel The is a strait separating the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. It connects the Philippine Sea and the Seto Inland Sea on the western end of Shikoku. The narrowest part of this channel is the Hōyo Strait. In the English-speaking world, ... References External links * Map of Nippō Kaigan Quasi-National Park (Miyazaki) National parks of Japan Parks and gardens in Ōita Prefecture Parks and gardens in Miyazaki Prefecture Protected areas established in 1974 {{Japan-protected-area-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyushu Mountains
Kyushu Mountains () is a mountain range that runs from northeast to southwest in central Kyushu. The highest peak of the mountain range is Mount Sobo is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains. The mountain lies on the border of Taketa, Ōita, Taketa and Bungo-ōno, Ōita, Bungo-ōno in Ōita Prefecture and Takachiho, Miyazaki, Takachiho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki, Nishiusuki District i .... References {{Japan-geo-stub Mountain ranges of Japan Geography of the Kyushu region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
