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Karatsu, Saga
is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 ''kara'' (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 ''tsu'' (port), signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea. The central area of Karatsu, which does not include the former cities and villages of Higashimatsuura District, has a population of 78,386. As of January 1, 2020, the city had an estimated population of 117,663 and a population density of 241 persons per km2. The total area is 487.59 km2. On January 1, 2005, the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi, Ōchi, Yobuko and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District) were merged into Karatsu. On January 1, 2006, the village of Nanayama (from Higashimatsuura District) was merged into Karatsu. Geography Due to its proximity to mainland Asia, Karatsu has long been known as a stopover to Korea and Chin ... [...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 Intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans an archipelago of 6852 islands covering ; the five main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is the nation's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world, as well as one of the most densely populated and urbanized. About three-fourths of the country's terrain is mountainous, concentrating its population of 123.2 million on narrow coastal plains. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions. The Greater Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic of Korea) comprising its southern half. Korea consists of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and several minor islands near the peninsula. The peninsula is bordered by China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast. It is separated from Japan to the east by the Korea Strait and the Sea of Japan (East Sea). During the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the " Unified Silla" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to civ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanayama, Saga
was a village located in Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 2,627 and a population density of 41.77 persons per km2. The total area is 62.89 km2. On January 1, 2006, Nanayama was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 ''kara'' (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 ''tsu'' (port), signifies its historical importance as .... Dissolved municipalities of Saga Prefecture {{Saga-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Higashimatsuura District, Saga
is a district located in Saga Prefecture, Japan. At the present it has only one town. As of April 1, 2021, the district has an estimated population of 5,211 and a density of 145 persons per square kilometre. The total area is . Municipalities * Genkai, whose borders are effectively the same as Higashimatsuura District's. History * In 1878, Higashimatsuura District split with Matsuura District in Nagasaki Prefecture, along with Nishimatsuura District, Kitamatsuura District, and Minamimatsuura District. * In 1883 Higashimatsuura District (along with Nishimatsuura District) became a part of Saga Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. Saga Prefecture has a population of 809,248 (1 August 2020) and has a geographic area of 2,440 km2 (942 sq mi). Saga Prefecture borders Fukuoka Prefecture to the northeast and Nagasak .... {{Authority control Districts in Saga Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitahata, Saga
was a village located in Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. Kitahata was established i1889(Meiji 22) as a union of small hamlets. As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 4,679 and a population density of 176.03 persons per km². The total area was 26.58 km². On January 1, 2005, Kitahata, along with the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi, Ōchi and Yobuko (all from Higashimatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 ''kara'' (China, or continental East Asia in general), and 津 ''tsu'' (port), signifies its historical importance as .... The town hosts thKaratsu City Hospital Kitahata Kitahata has It also runs thKitahata Furusato Summer Festivalin July. References (北波多村史) (北波多村史) (北波多村部落史: 部落解放への步み) External links English pages: Saga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yobuko, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,895 and a density of 809.75 persons per km². The total area was 7.28 km². On January 1, 2005, Yobuko, along with the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi and Ōchi, and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu. Yobuko is famed for its fresh squid, ika (烏賊) in Japanese, which is offered sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce. Origin The word ''sashimi'' means "pierced body", i.e. "刺身" = ''sashimi'', where 刺 し = ''sashi'' (pierced, stuck) ... style, or it can be eaten while the squid is still alive. Yobuko also attracts local tourists, who come to see the Yobuko Big Bridge (呼子大橋). Yobuko has a festival known as Yobuko Ouzunabi (呼子大綱引), or the Yobu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōchi, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture, Japan. Ōchi is also romanized as Ouchi, and is often referred to that way in Japan. Ōchi was founded as Ōchi-mura (Ōchi-village) by the amalgamation of 16 smaller villages in 1889. It became Ōchi-town (Ōchi-chō) in 1935. Ōchi thus had its own town hall. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,890 and a density of 136.60 persons per km². The total area was 65.08 km². On January 1, 2005, Ōchi, along with the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi and Yobuko, and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District), were merged into the expanded city of Karatsu. The old town hall became the Ōchi branch office of Karatsu City Hall. Ōchi contains the Memorial Hall of Hideo Murata who was a famous Japanese rōkyoku and enka singer. A major attraction are thUdonoiwayaBuddhist rock carvings. The scores of images of Buddha date from as early as the 7th century. Also po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyūragi, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,498 and a density of 89.91 persons per km². The total area was 61.15 km². On January 1, 2005, Kyūragi, along with the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Ōchi and Yobuko, and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu.Kankyo Geijutsu No Mori Parkat the foot of Mt Sakuraei is very beautiful in mid-November. Upstream from the nearbone can see 30(Feb-Mar) and 14(Mar-Apr) in blossom. Kyūragi has train stationon the Karatsu Line of Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) running from Nishi-Karatsu Station in Karatsu to Kubota Station in Saga is a series of science fantasy role-playing video games by Square Enix. The series originated on the Game Boy in 1989 as the creation of Akitoshi Kawazu at Square. It has since continued across multiple platforms, from the Super NES to the Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hizen, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,841 and a density of 189.48 persons per km2. The total area was 46.66 km2. On January 1, 2005, Hizen, along with the towns of Chinzei The branch, also called the , of Jōdo-shū Buddhism is the main branch that exists today, and was first established by Benchō a disciple of Hōnen, but formalized into a separate branch by Benchō's disciple Ryōchū. Originally based in Kyu ..., Hamatama, Kyūragi, Ōchi and Yobuko, and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu. The region is blessed with several beautiful waterfalls includinUmezaki Falls and the paired male and femaleOdakianMedakiFalls. To the south in Hizen-Mitsukoshi can be found thhttps://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/spot/02301-t5012/]Tsuru No Iwaya Templeincludes many stone relief carvings of the Buddha o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamatama, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,311 and a density of 197.79 persons per km2. The total area was 52.13 km2. On January 1, 2005, Hamatama, along with the towns of Chinzei, Hizen, Kyūragi, Ōchi and Yobuko, and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu. It is adjacent to the relatively well-known Nijinomatsubara pine tree forest, and borders the Sea of Japan The Sea of Japan is the marginal sea between the Japanese archipelago, Sakhalin, the Korean Peninsula, and the mainland of the Russian Far East. The Japanese archipelago separates the sea from the Pacific Ocean. Like the Mediterranean Sea, it h ... with three miles of whitesand beach. Behind the beach and forest is Mt Kagamiyama with its outstandinobservatory [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinzei, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,203 and a density of 190.00 persons per km². The total area was 37.91 km². On January 1, 2005, Chinzei, along with the towns of Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi, Ōchi and Yobuko, and the village of Kitahata (all from Higashimatsuura District), was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu. Chinzei is very close to the ruins of the huge Nagoya Castle is a Japanese castle located in Nagoya, Japan. Nagoya Castle was constructed by the Owari Domain in 1612 during the Edo period on the site of an earlier castle of the Oda clan in the Sengoku period. Nagoya Castle was the heart of one of the ...map, from which Toyotomi Hideyoshi launched his invasions of Korea from 1592 to 1598. There is Saga Prefecture Castle Museumthere. To the north on the Hado peninsula is th References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
