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Kuma District, Kumamoto
is a Districts of Japan, district located in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. In 2003 the district had an estimated population of 64,552 and a population density, density of 48.64 persons per square kilometer. The total area is 1,327.16 km2. History Economy Kuma District is noted for its many shōchū distilleries. Culture A local tradition in Kuma District (as well as other neighboring areas in Kumamoto Prefecture) is the . At social settings such as a party one presents one's empty cup to a friend to hold, into which one then pours some beverage for the friend to drink. After the friend finishes the drink he returns the glass and fills it with more of the beverage. Language The local dialect is called Kuma-Dialects of Japan, ben. For example, the Japanese word for is pronounced "atsui" in standard Japanese, but "ats-ka" or "nuka" in Kuma-ben. Towns and villages *Asagiri, Kumamoto, Asagiri *Nishiki, Kumamoto, Nishiki *Taragi, Kumamoto, Taragi *Yunomae, Kumamoto, Yunomae *I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuma District In Kumamoto Prefecture
Kuma or KUMA may refer to: Characters * Kuma, a bear, also known as Teddie in English localization of ''Persona 4'' * Kuma (Tekken), Kuma (''Tekken''), father and son characters of the same name in the ''Tekken'' franchise * Kuma Lisa, an archetypal character from Bulgarian and Russian folklore * Bartholomew Kuma, a character in the Japanese anime and manga ''One Piece'' * Pedobear (Japanese: ), a mascot of website 2channel Radio stations * KUMA (AM), a radio station (1290 AM) in Pendleton, Oregon, United States * KUMA-FM, a radio station (92.1 FM) in Pilot Rock, Oregon, United States * KWVN-FM, a radio station (107.7 FM) in Pendleton, Oregon, United States, previously known as KUMA-FM * KUMA (Arizona), a defunct radio station in Yuma, Arizona, United States Places Japan *Kuma, Ehime, a former town *Kuma, Kumamoto, a village * Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan *Kuma River (Japan) *Mount Kuma, a stratovolcano Myanmar *Kuma, Myanmar, a town Russia *Kuma (Russia), a river in the Nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itsuki, Kumamoto
290px, Site of Kawabe Dam 290px, Miyazono Gingko Tree is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 937 in 466 households, and a population density of 3.7 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . The name of Itsuki is well known for an indigenous folksong ''Itsuki no Komoriuta'', or '' Lullaby of Itsuki''. Geography Itsuki is located in the southern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, in the northern part of Kuma District. The entire village is in the mountainous region of the Kyushu Mountains, so it is characterized by a series of mountains over 1,000 meters above sea level, very few flat areas, and steep terrain with deep gorges running vertically and horizontally. Approximately 96.2% of the total area is made up of forests. Almost all of the habitable areas in the village, including the urban center, are scheduled to be submerged by the Kawabegawa Dam, so alternative sites were built in various places an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue, Kumamoto
190px, Asagiri Town Hall is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 14,134 in 5774 households, and a population density of 89 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . The word "asagiri" translates as "morning mist". Geography Asagiri is located in southern Kumamoto Prefecture. It contains Mount Shiragatake, a designated nature reserve. * Mountains: Shiragatake * Rivers: Kuma river Adjacent municipalities Kumamoto Prefecture * Nishiki * Sagara * Taragi Miyazaki Prefecture * Ebino Climate Asagiri has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot, humid summers and cool winters. There is significant precipitation throughout the year, especially during June and July. The average annual temperature in Asagiri is . The average annual rainfall is with June as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamae, Kumamoto
290px, Yamae onsen is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 3,177 in 1194 households, and a population density of 26 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Yamae is located in an inland region of southern Kumamoto prefecture. The southern part of the village is part of the Hitoyoshi Basin, which is contains the central urban area. The remainder, which accounts for 90% of the village area, is mountainous. Neighboring municipalities Kumamoto Prefecture * Hitoyoshi * Itsuki * Kuma * Sagara * Yatsushiro Climate Yamae has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Yamae is 14.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2283 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.9 °C, and lowest in January, at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sagara, Kumamoto
290px, Kawabe River in Sagara is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Population , the village had an estimated population of 3987 in 1589 households, and a population density of 42 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Sagara is located in the western part of the Hitoyoshi Basin in southern Kumamoto Prefecture. The northern part is mostly mountainous, and the Kawabe River runs through it from north to south. Neighboring municipalities Kumamoto Prefecture * Asagiri * Hitoyoshi * Itsuki * Nishiki * Taragi * Yamae Climate Sagara has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sagara is 14.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2283 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 24.9&nb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizukami, Kumamoto
290px, Ichifusayama from Mizukami Kumamoto is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 1,946 in 839 households, and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area of the village is . Geography Mizukami is located at the easternmost tip of the Kyushu Mountains and Hitoyoshi Basin, in southeast Kumamoto. The entire area is mountainous and forested. Neighboring municipalities Kumamoto Prefecture * Itsuki * Taragi * Yatsushiro * Yunomae Miyazaki Prefecture * Nishimera * Shiiba Climate Mizukami has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Mizukami is as shown below History The area of Mizukami was part of ancient Higo Province, During the Edo Period it was part of the holdings of Hitoyoshi Domain. After the Meiji restoration, the villages of Yuyama, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuma, Kumamoto
is a village located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2024 the village had an estimated population of 2,723 and a population density of 13 persons per km2. The total area is 207.58 km2. Located in the southern portion of Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kuma River flows through the center. 90% of the village is covered by forests. One of Japan's largest limestone caves, Kyūsen-dō, is located in Kuma. There are two large mountains located near Kuma village. In addition, there are several mountains measuring under 700 meters whose tributaries feed into the Kuma river. The average rain fall in Kuma Mura is roughly 2,300 millimeters. Kuma village has a variety of symbols including the Japanese cedar tree, the mountain cherry blossoms, the kingfisher, and the sweet fish. The main industries of Kuma Village are forestry and agriculture. Kuma village can be accessed by rail via the JR Kyushu The , also referred to as , is one of the seven constitue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yunomae, Kumamoto
290px, Yunomae town hall 290px, Yunomae Manga Museum is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 3,475 in 1515 households, and a population density of 860 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Yunomae is located in the outheastern corner of Kumamoto Prefecture, about 80 kilometers south-southeast in a straight line from Kumamoto City (about 110 km by road), and about 24 kilometers east-northeast from Hitoyoshi City. The western part of the town, which is the urban center, is at the eastern edge of the Hitoyoshi Basin (Kuma Basin). The eastern and southern parts of the town occupy a corner of the Kyushu Mountains and have a steep topography. Neighboring municipalities Kumamoto Prefecture * Mizukami * Taragi Miyazaki Prefecture * Nishimera Climate Yunomae has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Japan
In Japan, a is composed of one or more rural municipalities (Towns of Japan, towns or Villages of Japan, villages) within a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture. Districts have no governing function, and are only used for geographic or statistical purposes such as mailing addresses. Cities of Japan, Cities are not part of districts. Historically, districts have at times functioned as an administrative unit in Japan, administrative unit. From 1878 to 1921The governing law, the district code (''gunsei'', 郡制Entry for the 1890 originalanentry for the revised 1899 ''gunsei''in the National Diet Library ''Nihon hōrei sakuin''/"Index of Japanese laws and ordinances"), was abolished in 1921, but the district assemblies (''gunkai'', 郡会) existed until 1923, the district chiefs (''gunchō'', 郡長) and district offices (''gun-yakusho'', 郡役所) until 1926. district governments were roughly equivalent to a County (United States), county of the United States, ranking below Prefectu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
