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Miyoshi Shōraku
Miyoshi may refer to: Places *Miyoshi, Aichi, a city in Aichi Prefecture *Miyoshi, Chiba, a former village in Chiba Prefecture *Miyoshi, Hiroshima, a city in Hiroshima Prefecture *Miyoshi, Saitama, a town in Saitama Prefecture *Miyoshi, Tokushima, a city in Tokushima Prefecture * Miyoshi, Tokushima (town), a former town in Tokushima Prefecture *Miyoshi District, Tokushima, a district in Tokushima Prefecture People with the given name *, Japanese pilot officer *, Japanese speed skater *, Japanese-American actress and singer Other uses * Miyoshi (surname) *Miyoshi clan is a Japanese family descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880) and the Minamoto clan (Seiwa-Genji). They are a cadet branch of the Ogasawara clan and the Takeda clan. At the beginning of the 14th century AD, settled in Shikoku. His eighth ge ..., Japanese clan {{disambiguation, geo, given name Japanese feminine given names Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Aichi
is a Cities of Japan, city located in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 62,782 in 24,260 households, and a population density of 1,950 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Geography Miysohi is situated in central Aichi Prefecture. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Miyoshi is 15.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1598 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.08 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.1 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Miyoshi has grown drastically over the past 60 years. Neighboring municipalities ;Aichi Prefecture *Kariya, Aichi, Kariya *Nisshin, Aichi, Nisshin *Tōgō, Aichi, Tōgō *Toyota, Aichi, Toyota History Early modern period “Miyoshi" as a loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Chiba
was a village located in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of March 20, 2006, the village had an estimated population of 4,560 and a density of 135 persons per km2. The total area was 33.92 km2. Geography Shirahama was located at southern end of Chiba Prefecture, at the southern extremity of Bōsō Peninsula. It was an inland area, without access to the Pacific Ocean. The town had a temperate maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. History The name Miyoshi appears in Nara period records, and is believed to be the location of the original provincial capital of ancient Awa Province. The area is also part of the setting of the Edo period epic novel '' Nansō Satomi Hakkenden'' by Kyokutei Bakin. The modern village of Miyoshi was created on May 1, 1953 through the merger of the villages of Takuta, Kokufu, and Inamiya. On March 20, 2006, Miyoshi, along with the towns of Chikura, Maruyama, Shirahama, Tomiura, Tomiyama and Wada (all from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Hiroshima
270px, Panorama of central Miyoshi 270px, Aerial photo of central Miyoshi is a city located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 49,106 in 23154 households and a population density of 63 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Miyoshi is located almost in the middle of the Chugoku region, with the Chugoku Mountains to the north and a flat agricultural area to the south. Together with the neighboring city of Shōbara, it forms the northern part of the prefecture called the "Bihoku region". Because the tributaries of the Enokawa River meet at the Miyoshi Basin, it prospered as a river port and has long functioned as a strategic point for culture, economy, and transportation connecting the San'in and San'yō regions. About one-third of the rain that falls in Hiroshima Prefecture is collected here, and it has abundant water. Due to the confluence of rivers, fog tends to occur in this area from late autumn to early spring. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Saitama
is a town located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 38,101 in 16,692 households and a population density of 2500 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Miyoshi is located in south-central Saitama Prefecture. Surrounding municipalities Saitama Prefecture * Fujimi * Fujimino * Kawagoe * Niiza * Shiki * Tokorozawa Climate Miyoshi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Miyoshi is 14.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1647 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.7 °C, and lowest in January, at around 2.3 °C. Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Miyoshi saw strong growth starting around 1960 which leveled off around 1990. History The place name of "Miyoshin-no-sato" appears in the Heian period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Tokushima
is a Cities of Japan, city located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 23,782 in 12103 households and a population density of 33 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Miyoshi is located in the western part of Tokushima Prefecture and is the largest municipality on the island of Shikoku, accounting for 1/6 of the prefecture's geographic area. However, it is a very mountainous area with only 13% considered habitable. The Shikoku Mountains have many steep slopes and are subject to landslides and rockfalls. Traditional steep slope farming methods are used to prevent soil erosion. The Hashikura Prefectural Natural Park spans the border between Miyoshi and Higashimiyoshi. Neighbouring municipalities Ehime Prefecture *Shikokuchūō Kagawa Prefecture *Kan'onji, Kagawa, Kan'onji *Mannō, Kagawa, Mannō *Mitoyo, Kagawa, Mitoyo Kōchi Prefecture *Kami, Kōchi, Kami *Ōtoyo, Kōchi Tokushima Prefecture * Higashimiyoshi, Tokush ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi, Tokushima (town)
was a town located in Miyoshi District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 6,069 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the ratio of a substance's mass to its volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' (or ''d'') can also be u ... of 110.67 persons per km2. The total area was 54.84 km2. On March 1, 2006, Miyoshi, along with the town of Mikamo (also from Miyoshi District), was merged to create the town of Higashimiyoshi. External links Higashimiyoshi official website Merger Information Page Dissolved municipalities of Tokushima Prefecture Higashimiyoshi, Tokushima {{Tokushima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi District, Tokushima
is a district located in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, the district has an estimated population of 14,025 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the ratio of a substance's mass to its volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' (or ''d'') can also be u ... of 115 persons per km2. The total area is 122.48 km2. Towns and villages * Higashimiyoshi Mergers *On March 1, 2006 the towns of Ikawa, Ikeda, Mino and Yamashiro, and the villages of Higashiiyayama and Nishiiyayama merged to form the new city of Miyoshi(Merger Information Page)*On March 1, 2006 the towns of Mikamo and Miyoshi merged to form the new town of Higashimiyoshi(Merger Information Page) Districts in Tokushima Prefecture {{Tokushima-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi Nabeta
was a medium bomber pilot officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during World War II. He led a successful torpedo attack on the battleship ''Prince of Wales''. Later he was the leader of the Kisarazu Air Group during Guadalcanal Campaign and New Guinea Campaign and commanded Rabaul-based medium bombers in various battles in 1942. He was killed in ground combat during the Battle of Kwajalein on 2 February 1944. Early career Miyoshi Nabeta graduated from merchant marine college. In January 1934, he became Reserve Ensign and entered a reserve pilot training program of the navy, where he specialized in medium bomber aircraft. On 1 August 1934, he was transferred from reserve officer rank to regular officer rank. Pacific War On 10 December 1941, Lieutenant Miyoshi Nabeta participated in the Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse off the south-east coast of Malay Peninsula. He led a division of torpedo-armed Mitsubishi G4M medium bombers from Kanoya Air Group and scored thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi Kato
is a Japanese speed skater. She competed in three events at the 1980 Winter Olympics The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States. Lake Placid was elected .... References 1962 births Living people Japanese female speed skaters Olympic speed skaters for Japan Speed skaters at the 1980 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Aichi Prefecture World Short Track Speed Skating Championships medalists 20th-century Japanese sportswomen {{Japan-speed-skating-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi Umeki
was a Japanese American singer and actress.Bernstein, Adam"Actress Miyoshi Umeki, 78, Dies of Cancer" ''The Washington Post''. 5 September 2007. Umeki was nominated for the Tony Award and Golden Globe Award and was the first East Asia-born woman to win an Academy Award for acting. Life Born in Otaru, Hokkaido, she was the youngest of nine children. Her father owned an iron factory. After World War II, Umeki began her career as a nightclub singer in Japan, using the name Nancy Umeki. Her early influences were traditional kabuki theater and American pop music. Later in one of her appearances on '' The Merv Griffin Show'', she treated viewers to her impression of singer Billy Eckstine, one of her American favorites growing up. Career She was best known for her Oscar-winning role as Katsumi in ''Sayonara'' (1957), as Mei Li in both the Broadway musical and 1961 film ''Flower Drum Song'', and as Mrs. Livingston in the television series '' The Courtship of Eddie's Father''. She was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi (surname)
Miyoshi (written: 三好, 三善, 三吉 or 見吉) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese composer *, Japanese idol, singer, model and actress *, Japanese pop singer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese Confucianist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese photographer * Manabu Miyoshi (1861–1939), Japanese botanist * Mark Miyoshi, Japanese-American musical instrument maker *, Japanese samurai and ''daimyō'' *, Japanese sociologist *, Japanese samurai and ''daimyō'' *, Japanese women's basketball player *, Japanese rower *, Japanese shipbuilding academic *, Japanese video game producer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese poet, literary critic, and literary editor *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese zoologist, ichthyologist, and myriapodologist *, Japanese samurai *, Japanese samurai and ''daimyō'' * Sheila Miyoshi Jager (born 1963), American anthropologist Fictional characters *, a character in the anime series '' Yuki Yuna is a H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyoshi Clan
is a Japanese family descended from Emperor Seiwa (850–880) and the Minamoto clan (Seiwa-Genji). They are a cadet branch of the Ogasawara clan and the Takeda clan. At the beginning of the 14th century AD, settled in Shikoku. His eighth generation descendant Yoshinaga settled in the district of Miyoshi (Awa province) and took the name of the place. They were vassals of the Hosokawa clan, then powerful in Shikoku. During the Sengoku period, they controlled several provinces, including Settsu and Awa. Though they would fade from prominence, the Ogasawara, a clan closely related to them, would continue as a major political force throughout the Edo period. Among the retainers to the clan were Matsunaga Danjo Hisahide and his son Hisamichi from the Matsunaga clan during the Sengoku period. Ancestry The family name of the clan is Genji (Minamoto Clan). It descends from one of the lineages of the Seiwa Genji (the that falls into the branch family of Kawachi Genji) and is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
