Okhotsk Subprefecture
is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. It was renamed from the earlier Abashiri Subprefecture on April 1, 2010. Abashiri Subprefecture was established in 1897. Etymology Abashiri Prefecture was named after the subprefectural office in Abashiri. However, the area was more commonly referred to as the , as it faces the Sea of Okhotsk, and the name Abashiri was changed to the more commonly used Okhotsk during the administrative redivision of Hokkaido's 14 subprefectures to 9 subprefectural bureaus in April, 2010. Geography Municipalities Mergers External links * {{Hokkaido Subprefectures in Hokkaido 2010 establishments in Japan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abashiri, Hokkaido
is a city located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Abashiri is known as the site of the Abashiri Prison, a Meiji-era facility used for the incarceration of political prisoners. The old prison has been turned into a museum, but the city's new maximum-security prison is still in use. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 40,333 and a density of 85.6 persons per km2 (222 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is . Etymology There are various theories about the origin of the name 'Abashiri' and, because of that, the origin is unknown. All of those theories are based on the Kanji interpretation of the Ainu language. These are the following theories. * ''Apasiri'' (アパシリ) which is translated as "''leaking ground''". The reason behind this is that there was a cave, and water drops were falling inside like raindrops. * ''Cipasiri'' (チパシリ). The name is based on an Ainu legend of a bird. * ''Chipasiri'' (チパシリ). There used to be a white ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Engaru In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja
is a town in the Okhotsk subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan. The name comes from the Ainu place name ''Inkar-us-i'' ("overlook-always doing-place"), meaning a lookout point. On October 1, 2005, the towns of Ikutahara and Maruseppu, and the village of Shirataki, all from Monbetsu District merged into the expanded town of Engaru."遠軽町の沿革" Engaru Town Hall As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 20,757. The total area is , making it the fifth largest municipality in Hokkaido. Engaru is known as the place where Aikido originated, in the Shirataki area. [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tokoro District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2005, the district has an estimated population of 16,291 and a population density of 15 persons per km2. The total area is 1,123.42 km2. Towns and villages * Kunneppu * Oketo * Saroma History *In 1869, when Hokkaido was divided into provinces and districts, Tokoro was placed in Kitami Province. *June 10, 1942 Notsukeushi Town becomes a City with the new name of Kitami, separating it from the district. *November 15, 1950 Part of Shimoyuubetsu Village incorporated into Saroma Village (now Town) *September 30, 1956 Aiuchi Village incorporated into Kitami, leaving the district. *On March 5, 2006, the towns of Rubeshibe, Tanno The term Tanno may refer to: Places *Tanno, Hokkaidō, town in Tokoro District, Japan * Tanno Station, railway station in above town People Tanno is also a Japanese surname which may refer to: * Akira Tanno (1925–2015), Japanese photographer *A ... and Tokoro were merged into t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kunneppu, Hokkaido
is a town located in Okhotsk, Hokkaido, Japan. In the Ainu language Ainu (, ), or more precisely Hokkaido Ainu, is a language spoken by a few elderly members of the Ainu people on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is a member of the Ainu language family, itself considered a language family isolate ..., ''kunnepu'' means 'black river'. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,227 and a density of 27 persons per km2. The total area is . Research Kunneppu is the site of the Kitami Agricultural Experiment Station, an arm of the Hokkaido Research Organization, that works to create and study plant science and breeding techniques for increased and sustainable food production. Mascots Kunneppu's mascots are and . *Meloneppu is a melon and onion mouse. Her tail (which is her charm point) resembles a melon vine. She has melon marks which depicted an outline of Hokkaido on her torso and the kanji "訓" on her right ear. *Tamaneppu is an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Kunneppu, Hokkaido
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Koshimizu In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja
is a town in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of May 1, 2017, the town had an estimated population of 5,029 and a population density of 18 persons per squared kilometre. The total area is 287.04 km2. Climate Mascots Koshimizu's mascots are and . They are appointed as mascots on October 3, 2013. *Hogaja is a pouch. He lives with his family in the Hogaja Koshimizu Hokuyo Factory. He is bright, energetic and lively but embarrassed and sloppy at the same time. He usually helps import potato starches and collects headbands. His birthday is July 1. His friend, , who is a Hogaja rice cracker, usually rides him. *Denbo is a denpun dango. He makes denpun dango for a living. His eyes, nose and mouth (which are his charm points) resembled kidney beans. He wears an orange bandana with his personal mon and carris a spatula (which he can use it to cook food or use as a weapon). His favourite colours are orange, navy blue and brown. He is unveiled on July 28, 2013. S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Koshimizu, Hokkaido
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Kiyosato In Hokkaido Prefecture Ja , a nearby station
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Kiyosato may refer to the name of several places in Japan: * Kiyosato, Hokkaidō, a town in Shari District, Abashiri Subprefecture, Hokkaidō * Kiyosato, Niigata, a ward in the city of Jōetsu, Niigata, formerly a village * Kiyosato, Yamanashi, a region in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi, formerly part of Takane, Yamanashi **Kiyosato Station is a railway station in Kiyosato in the city of Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Kiyosato Station serves as the gateway to the surrounding highland resort area as well as the Kiyosato Educational Experiment Program (KEEP), a Summer camp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shari District, Hokkaido
is a district located in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, 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 .... As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 24,608 and a population density of 17.25 persons per km2. The total area is 1,426.74 km2. In 1869, when Hokkaido was divided into 11 provinces and 86 districts, Shari was placed in Kitami Province. Towns and villages * Kiyosato * Koshimizu * Shari Districts in Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kiyosato, Hokkaido
is a town in Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 4,222 and a population density of 10 persons per km2. The total area is . Industry Kiyosato is near Mount Shari and uses the spring water to make a distinct variety of shōchū is a Japanese distilled beverage. It is typically distilled from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar, though it is sometimes produced from other ingredients such as chestnut, sesame seeds, potatoes, or even carrots. Ty ... using potatoes grown only in Hokkaido. Mascot Kiyosato's mascot is . She is a fairy who is a good dancer. She wears a hat with a potato flower on it, a masu salon hair clipping on her bangs and a pair of wooden snowshoes that resembled Kaminoko Pond. Her body is made of trees from the pond. She dyed her bangs to look the Sakura Falls. She is unveiled on 15 February 2014. Notable people from Kiyosato * Tomomi Okazaki, speed skater ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flag Of Kiyosato, Hokkaido
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