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Yokote
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 89,574 in 34,240 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Yokote is located in southeast corner of Akita Prefecture by the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture to the east. The Yokote River flows from the eastern Ōu Mountains through the city. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Yurihonjō ** Daisen ** Yuzawa ** Misato **Ugo ** Higashinaruse *Iwate Prefecture ** Nishiwaga Climate Yokote has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa/Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Yokote is . The average annual rainfall is with December as the wettest month. The temperatures are hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akita Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Provinces and prefectures" in ; "Tōhoku" in . Its population is approximately 966,000 (as of 1 October 2019) and its geographic area is 11,637 Square kilometre, km2 (4,493 sq mi). Akita Prefecture is bordered by Aomori Prefecture to the north, Iwate Prefecture to the east, Miyagi Prefecture to the southeast, and Yamagata Prefecture to the south. Akita, Akita, Akita is the capital and largest city of Akita Prefecture. Other major cities include Yokote, Akita, Yokote, Daisen, Akita, Daisen, and Yurihonjō. Akita Prefecture is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan and extends east to the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, at the border with Iwate Prefecture. Akita Prefecture formed the northern half of the historic Dewa Province with Yamagata Prefecture. History The region of Akita was created from the ancient provinces of Dewa Provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōhoku Region
The , Northeast region, or consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (''ken''): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata. Tōhoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate. In the 20th century, tourism became a major industry in the Tōhoku region. History Ancient & Classical period In mythological times, the area was known as Azuma (吾妻, あづま) and corresponded to the area of Honshu occupied by the native Emishi and Ainu. The area was historically the Dewa and the Michinoku regions, a term first recorded in (654). There is some variation in modern usage of the term "Michinoku". Tōhoku's initial historical settlement occurred between the seventh and ninth centuries, well after Japanese civilization and culture had become firmly established in central and southwestern Japan. The last stronghold of the indigenous Emishi on Honshu and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nishiwaga, Iwate
is a town in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 5,468 in 2279 households, and a population density of 9 persons per km². The total area of the town is . The total area was . Geography Nishiwaga is located in the far southwestern corner of Iwate Prefecture, in the river valley of the Waga River, surrounded by the 1000-meter peaks of the Ōu Mountains on three sides. The area is noted for its extremely heavy snowfall in winter. The Yuda Dam is located in Nishiwaga and the Yuda Onsenkyō Prefectural Natural Park is located completely within its borders. Neighboring municipalities Iwate Prefecture *Hanamaki * Kitakami *Ōshū *Shizukuishi Akita Prefecture * Semboku * Daisen *Yokote * Misato * Higashinaruse Climate Nishiwaga has a humid continental climate (Köppen ''Dfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Nishiwaga is 8.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1561 mm with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higashinaruse, Akita
270px, Lake Suwaka is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,512 in 902 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is of the village is . In 1999, Higashinaruse was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan. Geography Higashinaruse is located at the far southeast corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures to the east. The area is mountainous and forested and parts of the village are within the borders of the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture ** Yuzawa **Yokote *Miyagi Prefecture **Kurihara *Iwate Prefecture **Ichinoseki **Ōshū ** Nishiwaga Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Higashinaruse peaked at around the year 1950 and has been in steady decline since then. Climate Higashinaruse has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa'') with large seasonal temperature di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugo, Akita
is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 14,011 in 5220 households, and a population density of 61 persons per km². . The total area of the town is . Geography Ugo is located in southern Akita Prefecture, on the , which is bordered by the to the west, and the to the east. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture ** Yuzawa **Yokote **Yurihonjō Areas Ugo is divided into seven distinct areas: * is the cultural and economic hub of the town and is home to most of the residents. Nishimonai is also home to the majority of restaurants, shops, drinking establishments, and some small parks. Every August the town's most famous festival the Bon Odori is held on the streets of Nishimonai. * is the second-largest district in Ugo and is home to one or two small soba shops. It also houses Miwa Suga Jinjya, the oldest and most important shrine in town. * Mostly a residential area, although there are some shops, and some sights to see. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misato, Akita
is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 19,337 in 6632 households and a population density of 119 persons per km². The total area was . Geography Misato is located at the far southeastern of Akita Prefecture, bordered by the Ōu Mountains and Iwate Prefecture to the east. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture ** Daisen **Yokote *Iwate Prefecture ** Nishiwaga Climate Misato has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Misato is 14.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1743 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.3 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.8 °C. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuzawa, Akita
is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 44,346 in 17,789 households, and a population density of 56 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Yuzawa claims to be the birthplace of the famous Heian period poet Ono no Komachi. Geography Yuzawa is located at the far southeast corner of Akita Prefecture, bordered by mountains to the south, east and west. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Yurihonjō **Yokote **Ugo **Higashinaruse *Yamagata Prefecture ** Shinjō ** Mogami ** Kaneyama ** Mamurogawa *Miyagi Prefecture ** Kurihara ** Ōsaki Demographics Japanese census data, the population of Yuzawa peaked in the 1950s, and has since declined to less than the level as a century ago. Climate Yuzawa has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisen, Akita
is a city in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 81,133 in 31,457 households, and a population density of 94 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Daisen is located in the flatlands of central Akita Prefecture, bordering on the city of Akita to the west, and Iwate Prefecture and the Ōu Mountains on the east. The area of the city is greater than the total metropolitan area of Tokyo. Neighboring municipalities *Akita Prefecture **Akita **Yurihonjō **Yokote ** Semboku ** Misato *Iwate Prefecture ** Nishiwaga Climate Daisen has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification ''Dfa / Cfa'') with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Daisen is . The average annual rainfall is with August as the wettest month. ... [...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] |
Ōu Mountains
The are a mountain range in the Tōhoku region of Honshū, Japan. The range is the longest range in Japan and stretches south from the Natsudomari Peninsula of Aomori Prefecture to the Nasu volcanoes at the northern boundary of the Kantō region. Though long, the range is only about wide. The highest point in the range is Mount Iwate, . The range includes several widely known mountains: Hakkōda Mountains, Mount Iwate, Mount Zaō, Mount Azuma, Mount Yakeishi, and Mount Adatara. Naming These mountains previously formed the boundary between historical provinces of Mutsu (陸奥国) and Dewa (出羽国). The ''kanji'' for the name of the mountain range was created from one ''kanji'' of the two provinces, 奥 and 羽, respectively. Geology The Ōu Mountains began to form in the Pliocene. They sit over the middle of the inner arc of the Northeastern Japan Arc. This is the result of the Pacific Plate subducting under the Okhotsk Plate The Okhotsk Plate is a minor tect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heian Period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). means "peace" in Japanese. It is a period in Japanese history when the Chinese influences were in decline and the national culture matured. The Heian period is also considered the peak of the Japanese imperial court and noted for its art, especially poetry and literature. Two types of Japanese script emerged, including katakana, a phonetic script which was abbreviated into hiragana, a cursive alphabet with a unique writing method distinctive to Japan. This gave rise to Japan's famous vernacular literature, with many of its texts written by court women who were not as educated in Chinese compared to their male counterparts. Although the Imperial House of Japan had power on the surface, the real power was in the hands of the Fujiwara clan, a powerful aristocratic f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyohara Clan
The was a powerful clan of the far north of Japan during the Heian period, descended from Prince Toneri, son of Emperor Tenmu (631–686). Kiyohara no Fusanori (9th century) had two sons: the elder was the ancestor of the samurai branch family of Dewa Province; the younger of the ''kuge'' (court nobles) branch of the clan. The position of Governor of Dewa province was passed down within the family; the Kiyohara are particularly known for their involvement in the Zenkunen and Gosannen Wars of the 11th century. The erupted in 1051, when Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoshiie arrived in the north, from Kyoto, as agents of the Imperial court. They were there to put an end to a conflict between the Governor of Mutsu Province (which bordered the Kiyohara's Dewa) and the '' Chinjufu-shōgun'' (Defender of the North), Abe no Yoritoki. The Kiyohara Governor of Dewa contributed warriors to the Minamoto effort, and aided in their victory over the Abe clan, which was achieved in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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