Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: harbor

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Otsu city

大津市
alternative words: Otsushi city, Otsushi, Otsushi-shi, Otsu shi, Otsu, Ootsu
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Shiga prefecture , Lake Biwa , Kyoto city , Enryakuji temple
related web sites: http://www.city.otsu.shiga.jp
explanation: Capital of Shiga prefecture. Located on the western shore of Lake Biwa, Otsu has a very old history: it was once Japanese capital between 657-672 and called "Otsu no miya". During the middle ages, Otsu was prosperous as an external harbor of Kyoto city and temple town of 2 famous temples: Enryakuji and Onjoji. The main activity is the textile and electric industry. In 1891, Russian crown prince, later Tsar Nicolai II, was attacked by a ruffian. The total population is 280,000.

Sasebo City

佐世保市
alternative words: Saseboshi city, Sasebo, Saseboshi, Sasebo-shi
keywords: harbor , kyushu , military base , town
related topics: Nagasaki Prefecture
related web sites: http://nagasaki.sasebo.tao.go.jp/home.htm
explanation: Town located in the north-west of Nagasaki Prefecture, facing East China Sea. Its population is 250,000. Since the Japanese government chose it as the headquarters of 3rd naval district in 1886, it has developed always as a military harbor. Though during WWII, most of the town had been destroyed, it has been restored as a merchant and fishing harbor. Nevertheless, used by Japanese and American navies, it still keeps a role of military harbor.

Shimizu city

清水市清水
alternative words: Shimizushi city, Shimzushi, Shimizu shi, Shimizu
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Shizuoka prefecture , Shizuoka city , Suruga bay
related web sites: http://www.city.shimizu.shizuoka.jp
explanation: Located in central Shizuoka prefecture and contiguous to Shizuoka city, facing Sugaru bay, Shimizu developed as a post town of Tokaido road during Edo period. It owns a good fishing harbor which has transformed to an international merchant harbor during the last century. The rural area is cultivating oranges, strawberries and tea. The tourists are frequenting Miho no Matsubara (pin tree beach of Miho) and Kuno-san (Mt Kuno). The population is 240,000.

Shimoda City

下田市下田
alternative words: Shimodashi city, Shimodashi, Shimoda shi, Shimoda-shi, Shimoda
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Shizuoka Prefecture , Izu peninsula
related web sites: http://www.izu.co.jp/~p-boo/
explanation: Harbor located in the southern extremity of Izu peninsula, Shimoda played a major role in Japanese history 150 years ago. In fact, the world powers such as USA and Russia had been authorized to settle their first consulate there after 2 century old national seclusion policy (Sakoku), because the town is located far from main roads but sufficiently near Tokyo. Now it has become a quiet fishing harbor and summer resort. You can reach there by Izu Kyuko railroad from Ito.

Shimonoseki city

下関市
alternative words: Shimonosekishi city, Shimonosekishi, Shimonoseki shi, Shimonoseki
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Yamaguchi prefecture , Akama shrine , Kanmon bridge
related web sites: http://www.city.shimonoseki.yamaguchi.jp
explanation: Located in the extreme west of Honshu facing Kyushu via Kanmon strait, Shimonoseki has been always an important harbor due to its strategic position. The battle of Dannoura in 1185 as well as Shimonoseki bombardment in 1864 took place there. Its is one the most important fishery base and fugu (globefish) is highly appreciated. Recently around Hikojima island the activity such as metallurgy, chemistry and shipyard has developed. The population is 255,000.

Takamatsu city

高松市
alternative words: Takamatsushi city, Takamatsushi, Takamatsu-shi, Takamatsu shi, Takamatsu
keywords: harbor , shikoku , town
related topics: Kagawa prefecture , Setoohashi bridge , Inland sea
related web sites: http://www.city.takamatsu.kagawa.jp
explanation: Located on the shore of Inland sea, Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa prefecture. It has developed as a castle town of Ikoma Chikamasa during Sengoku period, then Matsudaira family during Edo period. Since the opening of a railroad link via ferry boat in 1910, Takamatsu has developed as an entrance of Shikoku region but it was superseded by Seto bridge in 1988. Traditional craft works such as lacquer ware, Japanese paper are well known. The total population is 327,000.

Tateyama city

館山市
alternative words: Tateyamashi city, Tateyamashi, Tateyama shi, Tateyama
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Chiba prefecture , Boso peninsula
related web sites: http://www.city.tateyama.chiba.jp
explanation: Located at the extreme south of Boso peninsula in Chiba prefecture, Tateyama had developed first as a castle town of Satomi clan. The history of Satomi clan has been immortalized by a novel of Takizawa Bakin, "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden". Thanks to its position near Pacific Ocean, Tateyama is a prosperous fishing harbor. Many tourists are attracted by flowers flourished in spring. The region belongs to "Minami Bosho national selection park". The population is 52,000.

Tokyo Prefecture

東京都東京
alternative words: Tokyoto prefecture, Tokyo, Tokyo city, Town of Tokyo, Tokyoto, Tokyo to, Tokio
keywords: harbor , prefecture , tokyo , town
related topics: Japan , Haneda Airport , Imperial Palace , Tokyo Tower , Sensoji Temple , Meiji Shrine , Ueno Zoological Garden , Shinjuku
related web sites: http://www.metro.tokyo.jp , http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp , http://www.tcvb.or.jp , http://www.tokyo-np.co.jp
explanation: Capital of Japan and one of the biggest towns in the world. Administratively speaking, Tokyo is a prefecture and a town at the same time. Its surface is 2,162 km2 and the population 11.8 millions. It owns all the kinds of industries and heavy ones are concentrated especially on Tokyo Bay area. The eastern part is heavily urbanized and divided into 23 districts while central part is moderately urbanized with several satellite towns. The western part is mountainous.

Tsu city

津市
alternative words: Tsushi city, Tsushi, Tsu shi, Tsu, Anotsu
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Mie prefecture , Ise bay , Ise shrine
related web sites: http://www.info.city.tsu.mie.jp
explanation: Capital of Mie prefecture. Located on Ise bay and formally called Anotsu, Tsu is one of the 3 famous ancient harbors. Since the construction of a castle by Todo Takatora in Edo period, it had become a prosperous castle town and a post town on the road to Ise shrine. Tsu is now a center of textile and mechanical industries. The surrounding plain is cultivating rice and vegetables while on the cost, a seaweed (nori). Senjuji temple is well known. The population is 160,000.

Yaizu city

焼津市焼津
alternative words: Yaizushi city, Yaizushi, Yaizu shi, Yaizu
keywords: harbor , town
related topics: Shizuoka prefecture , Suruga bay
related web sites: http://www.city.yaizu.shizuoka.jp
explanation: Yaizu is one of the oldest locality names appeared in Japanese history because prince Yamatotakeru of 4th century was nearly killed by a surrounding fire put by his foes on a trip to conquer the eastern Japan. By the way, Yaizu means burning harbor. The actual town is located in the center of Shizuoka prefecture, facing Suruga bay. The harbor is a base for deep-sea fishery and owns many freezing and canning factories. The population is 117,000.

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