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Abuta District, Hokkaidō
is a districts of Japan, district located in Iburi Subprefecture, Iburi and Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Shiribeshi Subprefectures of Hokkaido, Subprefectures in Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 31,526 and a population density, density of . The total area is . Towns and villages Iburi Subprefecture *Tōyako, Hokkaido, Tōyako *Toyoura, Hokkaido, Toyoura Shiribeshi Subprefecture *Kimobetsu, Hokkaido, Kimobetsu *Kutchan, Hokkaido, Kutchan *Kyōgoku, Hokkaido, Kyōgoku *Makkari, Hokkaido, Makkari *Niseko, Hokkaido, Niseko *Rusutsu, Hokkaido, Rusutsu History *1869: Upon the creation of 11 Provinces of Japan, provinces and 86 Districts in Hokkaido, Abuta District is assigned to Iburi Province. *1897: Placed under Muroran Subprefecture (renamed Iburi in 1922). *1899: Kutchan transferred to Iwanai Subprefecture (became part of Shiribeshi in 1910). *1910: Shiribeshi Subprefecture forms from the merger of Iwanai, Suttsu and Otaru Subprefectures. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abuta District In Iburi And Shiribeshi Subprefectures
''Abuta'' is a genus in the flowering plant family Menispermaceae, of about 32 species, native to tropical Central America, Central and South America. Description It consists in dioecious vine, climbers or rarely erect trees or shrubs (''Abuta concolor'') with simple leaf, leaves. Flowers in composed panicles. Plant sexuality, Male flowers: sepals 6, in 2 Whorl (botany), whorls, petals absent, stamens 6, connate or free, introrse, anthers with a longitudinal or transverse dehiscence. Plant sexuality, Female flowers: sepals and petals as in male, staminodes 6, carpels 3, drupes ovoid, endocarp woody, Condyle (anatomy), condyle septiform, endosperm ruminate, embryo curved, cotyledons appressed. It inhabits tropical rain forests. Taxonomy ''Abuta'' is usually classified in the tribe (biology), tribe Anomospermeae Miers, together with ''Anomospermum'' Miers. Synonymy The genera ''Anelasma'' John Miers (botanist), Miers and ''Batschia'' Thunb. have been brought into synonym (taxonom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutchan, Hokkaido
is a List of towns in Japan, town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kutchan lies slightly north of the volcano Mount Yōtei, and is approximately 50 kilometers west of Sapporo. The subprefecture government offices are located in this town, making it the capital of the subprefecture. As of April 30, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,573 and a population density of 60 persons per km². The total area is . Throughout Hokkaido, Kutchan is known for its proximity to the world famous Niseko, Niseko powder snow region and for its production of quality potatoes and potato products. Among these products, Kutchan is most famous for manufacturing ''gosetsu-udon'', a Japanese noodle made from flour#Other flours, potato flour. Jagata-kun, the skiing potato that is the cartoon mascot of Kutchan, indicates Kutchan's two most celebrated aspects. Jagata-kun roughly translates as, "little, fat potato boy". Geography *Located approximately west of Sapporo. Kutc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
34th G8 Summit
The 34th G8 summit was held in the town of Tōyako, Hokkaido, Japan, on July 7–9, 2008. The locations of previous summits hosted by Japan include Tokyo (1979, 1986, 1993) and Nago, Okinawa (2000). The G8 summit has evolved beyond being a gathering of world political leaders to become an occasion for a wide variety of non-governmental organizations, activists and civic groups to congregate and discuss a multitude of issues. Overview The Group of Seven (G7) was an unofficial forum which brought together the heads of the richest industrialized countries: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada starting in 1976. The Group of Eight (G8), meeting for the first time in 1997, was formed with the addition of Russia.Saunders, Doug"Weight of the world too heavy for G8 shoulders" ''Globe and Mail'' (Toronto). July 5, 2008. In addition, the President of the European Commission has been formally included in summits since 1981.Reuters"Factbox: The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōya, Hokkaido
was a village located in Abuta (Iburi) District, Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 2004, the village had an estimated population of 2,221 and a density of 19.54 persons per km2. The total area was 113.69 km2. On March 27, 2006, Tōya was merged with the town of Abuta (also from Abuta (Iburi) District) to create the new town of Tōyako. The locality has yearly Gap Year A gap year, also known as a sabbatical year, is a period of time when students take a break from their studies, usually after completing high school or before beginning graduate school. During this time, students engage in a variety of educatio ... volunteers from the UK sent by the organization Project Trust, that worked with the local Board of Education to help teach English to the local residents, both old and young. They teach evening classes for the adults and participate in lessons at all the schools locally, ranging from nursery to high school. External links Tōyako official websi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abuta, Hokkaido
was a town in Japan in the Abuta (Iburi) District of Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido. As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 7,811 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 116.84 persons per km2. The total area of the town was . On March 27, 2006, Abuta was merged with the village of Tōya (also from Abuta (Iburi) District) to create the new town of Tōyako. References External links Tōyako official website Dissolved municipalities of Hokkaido {{Hokkaido-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of Japan
were first-level administrative divisions of Japan from the 600s to 1868. Provinces were established in Japan in the late 7th century under the Ritsuryō law system that formed the first central government. Each province was divided into and grouped into one of the geographic regions or circuits known as the ''Gokishichidō'' (Five Home Provinces and Seven Circuits). Provincial borders often changed until the end of the Nara period (710 to 794), but remained unchanged from the Heian period (794 to 1185) until the Edo period (1603 to 1868). The provinces coexisted with the '' han'' (domain) system, the personal estates of feudal lords and warriors, and became secondary to the domains in the late Muromachi period (1336 to 1573). The Provinces of Japan were replaced with the current prefecture system in the ''Fuhanken sanchisei'' during the Meiji Restoration from 1868 to 1871, except for Hokkaido, which was divided into provinces from 1869 to 1882. No order has ever been iss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rusutsu, Hokkaido
is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Population , the village has an estimated population of 1,940. The total area is 119.92 km2. Geography Rusutsu is located on the southern of Shiribeshi Subprefecture. Mount Shiritsu is in the northern of the town. The name came from Ainu word "Ru-sutu" (ル スト゚), meaning "Road at the foot of the mountain". Neighboring municipalities * Iburi Subprefecture ** Date ** Toyako * Shiribeshi Subprefecture ** Kimobetsu ** Makkari History *1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). *1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. *1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. *1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niseko, Hokkaido
Niseko (, , ) is a list of towns in Japan, town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Niseko as a resort area refers to the Niseko, Niseko tourism zone (), which consists of the three towns of Kutchan, Hokkaido, Kutchan, Niseko, and Rankoshi, Hokkaido, Rankoshi at the foot of Niseko Annupuri. The name Niseko is derived from the Nisekoanbetsu River (), meaning "river toward the cliff" in the Ainu language. The Niseko town's main industries are agriculture and tourism. The resort itself, Niseko United, is part of the Mountain Collective. Moreover, the town is renowned for its quality powder snow and world-class facilities, including traditional ''onsen'' and restaurants. Town The town had an estimated population of 4,938 as of 30 September 2017, and a population density, density of . The total number of visitors during the 2009 winter season was 201,000.Snow Place Like Home – Monocle, 10 February 2010 The total area is . History Since the present urban ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makkari, Hokkaido
is a village located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the village has an estimated population of 2,081. The total area is 114.43 km2. History *1897: Makkari Village split off from Abuta Village (now Toyako Town). *1901: Kaributo Village (now Niseko Town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1906: Makkari Village became a Second Class Village. *1910: Makkari Village was transferred from Muroran Subprefecture (now Iburi Subprefecture) to Shiribeshi Subprefecture. *1917: Kimobetsu Village (now town) was split off from Makkari Village. *1922: Makkaribetsu Village (now Makkari Village) was split off from Makkari Village. *1925: Makkari Village changed its name to Rusutsu Village. *1941: Makkaribetsu Village changed its name to Makkari Village. Geography Makkari is located on the southern foot of Mount Yōtei. The name is derived from Ainu word "mak-kari-pet", meaning "River which flows around Mount Yōtei". Neighboring municipalities * Iburi S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōgoku, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Kyōgoku sits at the eastern foot of Mount Yōtei (), an active stratovolcano volcano which dominates the skyline of the town. The town borders the south ward ( Minami-ku) of Sapporo, but car traffic from Kyōgoku must drive over an hour through the Nakayama Toge mountain pass to enter Sapporo. Tourists visit the town to drink the spring water in Fukidashi Park, where the water from Mount Yōtei bubbles out of the ground. The town has a sister city relationship with the city of Marugame in Kagawa Prefecture. Geography Kyōgoku is mountainous, with several peaks above . The town sits between Mount Yotei to the east, and Mount Muine (), Mount Nakadake , and Mount Kimobetsu () to the west. The Shiribetsu River (), which emerges from Lake Shikotsu to the south, runs through Kyōgoku between Mount Yotei and the western peaks in the town. The river eventually flows into the Sea of Japan. Neighboring municipali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimobetsu, Hokkaido
is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 2,286 and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is 189.51 km2. Geography Route 230 and Route 276 cross each other in Kimobetsu. Nakayama Pass is on the eastern of the town. The name derived from Ainu word "kim-o-pet", meaning "The river in the mountain". * Mountains: Mount Yōtei, Mount Shiribetsu * Rivers: Shiribetsu River, Kimobetsu River Neighboring municipalities * Iburi Subprefecture ** Date * Ishikari Subprefecture ** Minami-ku, Sapporo * Shiribeshi Subprefecture ** Kyogoku ** Makkari ** Rusutsu Climate Due to its mountainous location, Kimobetsu has a humid continental climate (Koppen Koppen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Dan Koppen (born 1979), American football offensive lineman * (1929–1990), German literary scholar * (1855–1922), German author * Otto C. Koppen (1901–1991), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Japan
In Japan, a is composed of one or more rural municipalities (Towns of Japan, towns or Villages of Japan, villages) within a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture. Districts have no governing function, and are only used for geographic or statistical purposes such as mailing addresses. Cities of Japan, Cities are not part of districts. Historically, districts have at times functioned as an administrative unit in Japan, administrative unit. From 1878 to 1921The governing law, the district code (''gunsei'', 郡制Entry for the 1890 originalanentry for the revised 1899 ''gunsei''in the National Diet Library ''Nihon hōrei sakuin''/"Index of Japanese laws and ordinances"), was abolished in 1921, but the district assemblies (''gunkai'', 郡会) existed until 1923, the district chiefs (''gunchō'', 郡長) and district offices (''gun-yakusho'', 郡役所) until 1926. district governments were roughly equivalent to a County (United States), county of the United States, ranking below Prefectu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
