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Japanese Islands The Japanese archipelago ![]() Japanese archipelago (日本列島, Nihon Rettō) is the group of islands that forms the country of Japan, and extends roughly from northeast to southwest along the northeastern coast of the Eurasia mainland, washing upon the northwestern shores of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of islands from the Sakhalin island arc and the Northeastern [...More...] | "Japanese Islands" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Topographic Map In modern mapping, a topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features. A topographic map is typically published as a map series, made up of two or more map sheets that combine to form the whole map [...More...] | "Topographic Map" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Fukushima Prefecture Fukushima Prefecture ![]() Fukushima Prefecture (福島県, Fukushima-ken) is a prefecture of Japan ![]() Japan located in the Tōhoku region.[2] The capital is the city of Fukushima.[3]Contents< [...More...] | "Fukushima Prefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Okhotsk Subprefecture Okhotsk Subprefecture ![]() Okhotsk Subprefecture (オホーツク総合振興局, Ohōtsuku-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) 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.Contents1 Etymology 2 Geography2.1 Cities 2.2 Towns and villages by district 2.3 Mergers3 External linksEtymology[edit] Abashiri Prefecture was named after the subprefectural office in Abashiri [...More...] | "Okhotsk Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Oshima Subprefecture Oshima (渡島総合振興局, Oshima-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido ![]() Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan [...More...] | "Oshima Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Rumoi Subprefecture Rumoi Subprefecture ![]() Rumoi Subprefecture (留萌振興局, Rumoi-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido ![]() Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. As of 2011, it had a population of 52,627 and an area of 4,019.97 square kilometres (1,552.12 sq mi). The population density of the subprefecture, 13 people per km2, is very low compared to the rest of Japan [...More...] | "Rumoi Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Shiribeshi Subprefecture Shiribeshi Subprefecture ![]() Shiribeshi Subprefecture (後志総合振興局, Shiribeshi-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. The subprefecture's capital is Kutchan [...More...] | "Shiribeshi Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Sorachi Subprefecture Sorachi Subprefecture ![]() Sorachi Subprefecture (空知総合振興局, Sorachi-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan [...More...] | "Sorachi Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Sōya Subprefecture Sōya Subprefecture ![]() Subprefecture (宗谷総合振興局, Sōya-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido ![]() Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. Its population is estimated to be 77,500 as of July 31, 2004 and its area is 4,050.84 square kilometres (1,564.04 sq mi). It is the northernmost subprefecture of Japan. Wakkanai Airport ![]() Wakkanai Airport is located in Wakkanai [...More...] | "Sōya Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Tokachi Subprefecture Tokachi (十勝総合振興局, Tokachi-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido ![]() Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan ![]() Japan corresponding to the old province of Tokachi.[1] As of 2004, its estimated population is 360,8 [...More...] | "Tokachi Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Tōhoku Region In geography, regions are areas that are broadly divided by physical characteristics (physical geography), human impact characteristics (human geography), and the interaction of humanity and the environment (environmental geography). Geographic regions and sub-regions are mostly described by their imprecisely defined, and sometimes transitory boundaries, except in human geography, where jurisdiction areas such as national borders are defined in law. Apart from the global continental regions, there are also hydrospheric and atmospheric regions that cover the oceans, and discrete climates above the land and water masses of the planet [...More...] | "Tōhoku Region" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Akita Prefecture Akita Prefecture ![]() Akita Prefecture (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a prefecture located in the Tōhoku region ![]() Tōhoku region of Japan.[2] The capital is the city of Akita.[3]Contents1 History 2 Geography2.1 Cities 2.2 Towns and villages 2.3 Mergers3 Economy 4 Culture4.1 Food5 Tourism 6 Famous festival and events 7 Transportation7.1 Railroad 7.2 Road7.2.1 Expressway 7.2.2 National Highway7.3 Airport8 Education8.1 Universities in Akita Prefecture9 Media9.1 Television10 Notes 11 References 12 External linksHistory[edit] See also: Historic Sites of Akita Prefecture The area of Akita has been created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu.[4] Separated from the principal Japanese centres of commerce, politics, and population by several hundred kilometres and the Ōu and Dewa mountain ranges to the east, Akita remained largely isolated from Japanese society until after the year 600 [...More...] | "Akita Prefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Aomori Prefecture Aomori Prefecture (青森県, Aomori-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region.[2] The capital is the city of Aomori.[3]Contents1 History 2 Climate 3 Geography3.1 Cities 3.2 Towns and villages 3.3 Military bases 3.4 Mergers4 Economy 5 Culture5.1 Festivals6 Transportation6.1 Airports 6.2 Railway6.2.1 Stations 6.2.2 Lines6.3 Road6.3.1 Expressways 6.3.2 National highways7 Tourism7.1 Big Buddha 7.2 Hirosaki Castle 7.3 Mutsu Bay 7.4 Jesus Christ's grave legend 7.5 Juniko Lakes 7.6 Lake Towada 7.7 Mount Osore 7.8 Hakkoda Mountains 7.9 Other places of interest8 Education8.1 Universities9 Sport 10 Prefectural symbols 11 Dialects 12 Media12.1 TV13 Notable people from Aomori Prefecture 14 N [...More...] | "Aomori Prefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Iwate Prefecture Iwate Prefecture ![]() Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is a prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan [...More...] | "Iwate Prefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Kushiro Subprefecture Kushiro Subprefecture ![]() Kushiro Subprefecture (釧路総合振興局, Kushiro-sōgō-shinkō-kyoku) is a subprefecture of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.Contents1 Geography1.1 Cities 1.2 Towns and villages by district 1.3 Mergers2 History 3 External linksGeography[edit]Kushiro SubprefectureCities[edit] Tsurui [...More...] | "Kushiro Subprefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Miyagi Prefecture Miyagi Prefecture ![]() Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県, Miyagi-ken) is a prefecture in the Tōhoku region ![]() Tōhoku region of Japan.[1] The capital is Sendai.[2]Contents1 History1.1 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami2 Geography2.1 Cities 2.2 Towns and villages 2.3 Mergers3 Economy 4 Education4.1 University5 Transportation5.1 Rail 5.2 Roads5.2.1 Expressways and toll roads 5.2.2 National highways5.3 Ports 5.4 Airports6 Sports 7 Visitor attractions 8 Famous festivals and events 9 Notes 10 References 11 External linksHistory[edit] See also: Historic Sites of Miyagi Prefecture Miyagi Prefecture ![]() Miyagi Prefecture was formerly part of the province of Mutsu.[3] Mutsu Province, on northern Honshu, was one of the last provinces to be formed as land was taken from the indigenous Emishi, and became the largest as it expanded northward [...More...] | "Miyagi Prefecture" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |