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Kumano No Honji , a town in Hiroshima
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literally means 'Bear Field'. It is a name adopted by various places in Japan. * Kumano Shrine * Kumano Shrines Grand Shrines * Kumano Kodō, ancient pilgrimage routes * Kumano Region * Kumano River * Kumano, Mie, a city in Mie Prefecture * Japanese cruiser ''Kumano'', a ''Mogami'' class cruiser naval ship * Japanese destroyer escort ''Kumano'', a ''Chikugo'' class destroyer escort * Japanese frigate ''Kumano'', a 30DX frigate * Kumano, Hiroshima Giant ''Kumano-fude'' Japanese brush is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 23,479 in 10728 households and a population density of . The total area of the town is . Kumano-cho i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—and List of islands of Japan, thousands of smaller islands, covering . Japan has a population of over 123 million as of 2025, making it the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh-most populous country. The capital of Japan and List of cities in Japan, its largest city is Tokyo; the Greater Tokyo Area is the List of largest cities, largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37 million inhabitants as of 2024. Japan is divided into 47 Prefectures of Japan, administrative prefectures and List of regions of Japan, eight traditional regions. About three-quarters of Geography of Japan, the countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumano Shrines
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Kii Peninsula in Japan. Selection criteria The locations and paths for this heritage site were based on their historical and modern importance in religious pilgrimages. It was also noted for its fusion of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs, and a well documented history of traditions over 1,200 years. The nature scenery on the Kii peninsula was also taken into consideration, with its many streams, rivers and waterfalls. Technically, independent structures at nominated temples and shrines were nominated for this distinction, and not the entire establishments. Sections of the trails were included for this nomination, but not the full length of their expanses. A total of 242 elements were selected from sites and pilgrimage routes for nomination. List of sites See also *Tourism in Japan * List of World Heritage Sites in Japan The United Nations Educational, Scien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumano Kodō
The is a series of ancient pilgrimage routes that crisscross the Kii Peninsula, the largest peninsula of Japan. These mountainous trails are used by pilgrims to the "Kumano Sanzan" (熊野三山) - the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano: Kumano Hongū Taisha (熊野本宮大社), Kumano Nachi Taisha (熊野那智大社) and Kumano Hayatama Taisha (熊野速玉大社). These three shrines are the holiest sites of the ancient Syncretism, syncretic Kumano religion. It has been visited by pilgrims seeking healing and salvation as a site of religious significance for over a thousand years. People with backgrounds from peasants to Emperor of Japan, emperors would visit the region while guided by Shugendō monks. In July 2004, some of the roads of the Kumano Kodō and the shrines of the Kumano Sanzan, along with Mount Kōya, Koyasan and Yoshino and Mount Ōmine, Ōmine, were registered as World Heritage sites together as the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumano Region
The is a region situated on the southern part of the Kii Peninsula in Japan, former Muro District. It includes parts of Mie Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, and Nara Prefecture. It is home to three major shrines, Kumano Hongū Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hayatama Taisha. The Kumano region was first mentioned in the Kojiki as the burial site for the goddess Izanami, said to be at Hananoiwaya Shrine. In 2004 it became a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. See also * Kumano shrine * Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Kii Peninsula in Japan. Selection criteria The locations and paths for this heritage site were based on their historical and modern im ... References Regions of Japan Geography of Japan World Heritage Sites in Japan Geography of Mie Prefecture Geography of Wakayama Prefecture Geography of Nara Prefect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumano River
The is a river in the Kii Peninsula of central Japan, located in Nara, Wakayama and Mie Prefectures. It is long and has a watershed of . The river rises from Mount Ōmine in the Yoshino-Kumano National Park in Tenkawa, Nara and follows a generally southward course to drain into the Pacific Ocean on the border between Shingū, Wakayama and Kihō, Mie. The river is part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which incorporates nature scenery of the Kii peninsula with numerous Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines forming a pilgrimage route. Municipalities through which the river passes are: *Nara Prefecture **Tenkawa, Nara **Gojō, Nara ** Totsukawa, Nara *Wakayama Prefecture **Tanabe, Wakayama **Shingū, Wakayama *Mie Prefecture ** Kumano, Mie ** Kihō, Mie Hydropower There are eleven dams in the Kumano basin for generation of hydropower Hydropower (from Ancient Greek -, "water"), also known as water power or water e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumano, Mie
is a city located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 16,232 in 8,746 households and a population density of 43 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Kumano is Yoshino-Kumano National Park's finest international beach resort. Geography Kumano is located near the southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, in southern Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Parts of the city are within the limits of the Yoshino-Kumano National Park. Climate Kumano has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kumano is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . Demographics The population of Kumano has decreased steadily over the past 60 years. History The area of the modern city of Kumano was within ancient Kii Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Cruiser Kumano
was one of four of heavy cruisers in the Imperial Japanese Navy, serving in World War II. She was named after the Kumano River Kii Peninsula on the island of Honshu in central Japan. The ''Mogami''-class ships were constructed as "light cruisers" (per the Washington Naval Treaty) with five triple 6.1-inch dual purpose guns. They were exceptionally large for light cruisers, and the barbettes for the main battery were designed for quick refitting with twin 8-inch guns. In 1937 all four ships were "converted" to heavy cruisers in this fashion. ''Kumano'' served in numerous combat engagements in the Pacific War, until she was eventually sunk by carrier aircraft from Task Force 38 while she was undergoing repairs at Santa Cruz, Zambales, Philippines, in November 1944. Background and design Built under the 1st Naval Armaments Supplement Programme, Maru-1 Naval Armaments Supplement Programme, the ''Mogami''-class cruisers were designed to the maximum limits allowed by the Washingto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JDS Kumano
JDS ''Kumano'' (DE-224) was the tenth ship of the s of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Development and design The ''Chikugo'' class was designed as the modified variant of the , the preceding destroyer escort class. The main anti-submarine (ASW) weapon was changed from the M/50 ASW rocket launcher to the ASROC anti-submarine missile. The octuple launcher for ASROC was stationed at the mid-deck, and the entire ship design was prescribed by this stationing. Construction and career ''Kumano'' was laid down on 29 May 1974 at Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Osaka and launched on 24 February 1975. The vessel commissioned on 19 November 1975. On 11 May 1976, the 7th Escort Corps was renamed the 36th Escort Corps of the Kure District Force. On 19 March 1986, ''Kumano'' was transferred to Maizuru District Force 31st Escort Corps, and the fixed port was transferred to Maizuru. On 12 December 1989, she was transferred to the 33rd Escort Corps of the Yokosuka District Force, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JS Kumano
JS ''Kumano'' (FFM-2) is the second ship of the s of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). She was named after Kumano River and shares her name with a World War II heavy cruiser ''Kumano'' and Cold War destroyer escort ''Kumano''. Development and design In 2015, the Japanese defense budget allocated funds to study the construction of a new "compact-type hull destroyer with additional multi-functional capabilities" as well as a new radar system for the destroyer. In the same year Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiled the frigate's first concept model (30FF) which they have been developing with their own funds. The 30DX design has an overall length of , breadth of , a standard displacement of 3,900 tons with a full load displacement of about 5,500 tons, and a maximum speed of over . Weapons include a Mk 45 gun, two remote weapon stations above the bridge, 16 Mk 41 VLS at the bow, eight anti-ship missiles, one SeaRAM, an SH-60L helicopter, torpedoes and deco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
