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Kii peninsula
紀伊半島
alternative words: Ki peninsula, Kii hanto, Kii-hanto, Kiihanto
keywords:
peninsula
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wakayama
related topics:
Wakayama prefecture
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Nara prefecture
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Mie prefecture
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Kumano hongu shrine
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Kansai region
explanation: Peninsula located in the south of Kansai region and covering Wakayama, Nara and Mie prefectures. Projecting toward the Pacific ocean, Kii peninsula has an oceanic climate under an influence of Kuroshio current. Due to its mountainous geography, a heavy rain lets grow luxuriant plants and was a favorite training ground for Esoteric Buddhist schools during the middle ages. Moreover, because of a rias type coast, it owns many good harbors and, consequently, an active fishery.
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