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Makkari, Hokkaido
is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 2,081. The total area is 114.43 km2. History *1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). *1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. *1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. *1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makkari Village. *1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village. *1941: Makkaribetsu Village changed its name to Makkari Village. Geography Makkari is located on the southern foot of Mount Yōtei. The name is derived from Ainu word "mak-kari-pet", meaning "River which flows around Mount Yōtei". Neighboring municipalities * Iburi S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido
is the list of islands of Japan by area, second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefectures of Japan, prefecture, making up its own list of regions of Japan, region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are Kuril Islands dispute, claimed by Japan. The position of the island on the northern end of the archipelago results in a colder climate, with the island seeing significant snowfall each winter. Despite the harsher climate, it serves as an agricultural breadbasket for many crops. Hokkaido was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iburi Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Geography Located in south-central Hokkaido, Iburi stretches East-West and North-South. Iburi covers an area of . Iburi borders Oshima Subprefecture to the West, Shiribeshi, Ishikari, and Sorachi Subprefectures to the North, and Hidaka Subprefecture to the East. On its South side, Iburi has of coastline with the Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five Borders of the oceans, oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean, or, depending on the definition, to Antarctica in the south, and is .... Municipalities Mergers History *1897: Muroran Subprefecture was established. *1922: Muroran Subprefecture was renamed Iburi Subprefecture. References External linksOfficial website {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enka
is a Japanese music genre considered to resemble traditional Japanese music stylistically. Modern ''enka'', however, is a relatively recent musical form which adopts a more traditional musical style in its vocalism than ''ryūkōka'' music, popular during the Interwar period, prewar years. Modern ''enka'', as developed in the postwar era, is a form of Sentimental ballad, sentimental ballad music. Some of the first modern ''enka'' singers were Hachiro Kasuga, Michiya Mihashi, and Hideo Murata. The revival of ''enka'' in its modern form is said to date from 1969, when Keiko Fuji made her debut. The most famous male ''enka'' singers are Shinichi Mori and Kiyoshi Hikawa. Etymology The term ''enka'' was first used to refer to political texts set to music which were sung and distributed by opposition activists belonging to the Freedom and People's Rights Movement during the Meiji period (1868–1912) as a means of bypassing government curbs on speeches of political dissent – and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Hosokawa
, born 細川貴志 (Hosokawa Takashi) on 15 June 1950, Makkari, Abuta District, Hokkaidō, Japan) is a Japanese ''enka'' singer. In 1975, he debuted with the song "Kokoro Nokori". Hosokawa immediately became one of the most popular ''enka'' and pop singers in Japan. He took part in the ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'' for 32 consecutive years, but he was finally forced to reject NHK's offer in 2007 due to the Enten controversy The Enten controversy involved Kazutsugi Nami, the chairman of Tokyo bedding supplier Ladies & Gentlemen (L&G), arrested by Japanese police on 5 February 2009. He and twenty-one other executives were accused of defrauding 37,000 investors of at l ..... He returned to take part in the 2009 edition and continued until 2015. Discography References External links Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Hosokawa, Takashi 1950 births Living people Japanese male singers Enka singers Musicians from Hokkaido ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanonji, Kagawa
270px, Aerial view of Kan'onji city center is a city located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 57,921 in 25510 households and a population density of 490 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Kan'onji is located at the western end of Kagawa Prefecture. It faces the Seto Inland Sea to the west and borders Tokushima Prefecture across the Sanuki Mountains to the south. The city includes Ibuki island in the Seto Inland Sea between Shikoku and Honshu. Some coastal parts of the city are within the borders of the Setonaikai National Park. Neighbouring municipalities Ehime Prefecture * Shikokuchūō Kagawa Prefecture * Mitoyo Tokushima Prefecture * Miyoshi Climate Kan'onji has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kan'onji is 15.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1439 mm with September as the wettest m ... [...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] |
Rusutsu, Hokkaido
is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Population , the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km2. Geography Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town. The name came from Ainu word "Ru-sutu" (ル スト゚), meaning "Road at the foot of the mountain". Neighboring municipalities * Iburi Subprefecture ** Date ** Toyako * Shiribeshi Subprefecture ** Kimobetsu ** Makkari History *1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). *1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. *1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. *1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niseko, Hokkaido
Niseko (, , ) is a list of towns in Japan, town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Niseko as a resort area refers to the Niseko, Niseko tourism zone (), which consists of the three towns of Kutchan, Hokkaido, Kutchan, Niseko, and Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Rankoshi at the foot of Niseko Annupuri. The name Niseko is derived from the Nisekoanbetsu River (), meaning "river toward the cliff" in the Ainu language. The Niseko town's main industries are agriculture and tourism. The resort itself, Niseko United, is part of the Mountain Collective. Moreover, the town is renowned for its quality powder snow and world-class facilities, including traditional ''onsen'' and restaurants. Town The town had an estimated population of 4,938 as of 30 September 2017, and a population density, density of . The total number of visitors during the 2009 winter season was 201,000.Snow Place Like Home – Monocle, 10 February 2010 The total area is . History Since the present urban ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutchan, Hokkaido
is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kutchan lies slightly north of the volcano Mount Yōtei, and is approximately 50 kilometers west of Sapporo. The subprefecture government offices are located in this town, making it the capital of the subprefecture. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,573 and a population density of 60 persons per km². The total area is . Throughout Hokkaido, Kutchan is known for its proximity to the world famous Niseko, Niseko powder snow region and for its production of quality potatoes and potato products. Among these products, Kutchan is most famous for manufacturing ''gosetsu-udon'', a Japanese noodle made from flour#Other flours, potato flour. Jagata-kun, the skiing potato that is the cartoon mascot of Kutchan, indicates Kutchan's two most celebrated aspects. Jagata-kun roughly translates as, "little, fat potato boy". Geography *Located approximately west of Sapporo. Kutc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimobetsu, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,286 and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 189.51 km2. Geography Route 230 and Route 276 cross each other in Kimobetsu. Nakayama Pass is on the eastern of the town. The name derived from Ainu word "kim-o-pet", meaning "The river in the mountain". * Mountains: Mount Yōtei, Mount Shiribetsu * Rivers: Shiribetsu River, Kimobetsu River Neighboring municipalities * Iburi Subprefecture ** Date * Ishikari Subprefecture ** Minami-ku, Sapporo * Shiribeshi Subprefecture ** Kyogoku ** Makkari ** Rusutsu Climate Due to its mountainous location, Kimobetsu has a humid continental climate (Koppen Koppen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Dan Koppen (born 1979), American football offensive lineman * (1929–1990), German literary scholar * (1855–1922), German author * Otto C. Koppen (1901–1991), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyoura, Hokkaido
is a town located in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,205, and a density of 18 persons per km2. The total area is 233.54 km2. Climate Notable people from Toyoura *Daisuke Naito is a former professional boxer from Japan. He is the former WBC and lineal flyweight champion, and former Japanese and OPBF flyweight champion. Professional career Naito made his professional debut in October, 1996. He compiled an undefeat ..., former professional boxer References External links *Official Website Towns in Hokkaido Toyoura, Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
