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Kumamoto Prefecture
熊本県
alternative words: Kumamotoken prefecture, Kumamotoken, Kumamoto-ken, Kumamoto ken, Kumamoto
keywords:
kyushu
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prefecture
related topics:
Mt. Aso
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Kumamoto Castle
related web sites:
http://www.pref.kumamoto.jp
explanation: Kumamoto prefecture occupies the western part of Kyushu region, facing East China Sea. Its surface is 7,407 km2 and the population 1.8 million. The prefectural office is at Kumamoto City. Farmers were producing mostly rice and potatoes before. Now they are producing more and more fruits and vegetables. The culture of fishes is active. There exist some industries like chemistry and paper manufacture. Tourism is prosperous thanks to a magnificent landscape created by Aso Volcano.
Kyoto Prefecture
京都府
京都
alternative words: Kyotofu prefecture, Kyotofu, Kyoto fu, Kyoto, Kioto
keywords:
kyoto
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prefecture
related topics:
Kyoto City
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Amanohashidate
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Kamo river
related web sites:
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp
explanation: Kyoto prefecture occupies the north-central part of Kinki region, facing Japanese Sea. Its surface is 4,612 km2 and the population 2.5 millions. The prefectural office is at Kyoto City. The northern region is mountainous and heavily snowed in winter, while the southern plain is urbanized and mostly occupied by Kyoto City. As an old culture center of Japan, many crafts are produced such as pottery, silk cloths and dye works, and of course the tourism is prosperous.
Mie Prefecture
三重県
alternative words: Mieken prefecture, Mie, Mieken, Mie-ken, Mie ken
keywords:
prefecture
related topics:
Tsu city
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Ise shrine
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Shima peninsula
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Suzuka city
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Ise bay
related web sites:
http://www.pref.mie.jp
explanation: Mie prefecture occupies the south-eastern part of Kinki region, facing Ise bay. Its surface is 5,777 km2 and the population 1.7 million. The prefectural office is at Tsu City. The northern region is agricultural with rice fields and tea culture, while the southern region is devoted to the forestry and fishing. Ishe Shrine and Toba City with a famous pearl culture attract many tourists. Recently, the industry in the north-eastern region is developing as an extension of Nagoya City.
Miyagi Prefecture
宮城県
alternative words: Miyagiken prefecture, Miyagi, Miyagiken, Miyagi ken
keywords:
prefecture
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tohoku
related topics:
Sendai City
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Matsushima
related web sites:
http://www.pref.miyagi.jp
explanation: Miyagi prefecture occupies the central part of Tohoku region on the Pacific coast. Its surface is 7,291 km2 and the population 2.2 millions. The prefectural office is at Sendai City. Though the prefecture has no particular industry excepting for fishing and huge rice fields, it has been always the administrative center of entire Tohoku region and naturally attracted the population. Thanks to this labor force, recently a modern industry begins to develop around Sendai Bay area.
Miyazaki Prefecture
宮崎県
alternative words: Miyazakiken prefecture, Miyazakiken, Miyazaki-ken, Miyazaki ken, Miyazaki
keywords:
g8
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kyushu
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prefecture
related topics:
Miyazaki city
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Nobeoka city
,
Mt. Kirishima
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Linear motor train
related web sites:
http://www.pref.miyazaki.jp
explanation: Miyazaki prefecture occupies the south-western part of Kyushu region, facing Pacific Ocean. Its surface is 7,734 km2 and the population 1.1 million. The prefectural office is at Miyazaki City. The region is essential rural and the farmers are producing vegetables and fruits like oranges, strawberry and bananas thanks to a mild climate. Around Mt. Kirishima, they are practicing dairy farming too. Being covered by forests, 80% of its surface, the forestry and culture of mushrooms are prosperous.
Nagano Prefecture
長野県
alternative words: Naganoken prefecture, Nagano, Naganoken, Nagano-ken, Nagano ken
keywords:
nagano
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olympic games
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prefecture
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tourist resort
related topics:
Matsumoto Castle
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Karuizawa
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Nagano City
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Kamikochi
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Suwataisha Shrine
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Mt. Asama
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Mt. Yari
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Central Alps
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South Alps
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Mt. Yatsu
related web sites:
http://www.pref.nagano.jp
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http://www.shinmai.co.jp
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http://www.m-shinano.com
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http://dtravel.inetg.com/shinshu/shinshu.html
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http://www.hikyaku.com/nagano/
explanation: Nagano prefecture occupies the central part of Chubu region. Its surface is 13,584 km2 and the population 2.1 millions. The prefectural office is at Nagano City. The prefecture owns many high mountains surpassing 3,000 m high while most of human activity is concentrated on the valleys. Though the cultivable surface is small, the farmers are yielding many vegetables and fruits. Recently, thanks to a pure air and waters, optical and electronics industry are developing.
Nagasaki Prefecture
長崎県
alternative words: Nagasakiken prefecture, Nagasaki, Nagasakiken, Nagasaki ken
keywords:
kyushu
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prefecture
related topics:
Nagasaki city
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Shimabara city
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Sasebo city
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Tsushima island
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Iki island
related web sites:
http://www.pref.nagasaki.jp
explanation: Nagasaki prefecture occupies the north-western part of Kyushu region, facing East China Sea. Its surface is 4,111 km2 and the population 1.6 million. The prefectural office is at Nagasaki City. There exists a coal mine on the northern region but exhausted. Having many islands and good harbors, Nagasaki is a prefecture opened to the outside. It has many shipyards and connected industries like machinery and metallurgy. Fishing is prosperous and its beautiful coastal line is well known.
Nara Prefecture
奈良県
alternative words: Naraken prefecture, Naraken, Nara ken, Nara
keywords:
nara
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prefecture
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tourist resort
related topics:
Nara City
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Horyuji Temple
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Toshodaiji Temple
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Oomiwa Shrine
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Yakushiji Temple
,
Kinki nippon railway
related web sites:
http://www.pref.nara.jp
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http://dtravel.inetg.com/nara/nara.html
explanation: Nara prefecture occupies the central part of Kinki region. Its surface is 3,692 km2 and the population 1.3million. The prefectural office is at Nara City. The southern region is mountainous with heavy rain and therefore the forestry is prosperous. The northern region forms a basin where the most of the human activity is concentrated. Nara is first of all the tourist regions with innumerable shrines and temples. The farmers are cultivating fruits and vegetables because of the vicinity to Osaka.
Niigata Prefecture
新潟県
新潟
alternative words: Niigata, Niigataken, Niigata-ken, Niigata ken, Nigata Prefecture, Nigata, Nigataken, Nigata-ken, Nigata ken
keywords:
prefecture
related topics:
Sado Island
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Shinano river
,
Niigata city
related web sites:
http://www.pref.niigata.jp
explanation: Niigata prefecture occupies the north-eastern part of Chubu region facing Japanese Sea. Its surface is 12,578 km2 and the population 2.4 millions. The prefectural office is at Niigata City. The prefecture owns the largest rice fields in Japan but in winter the agricultural activity ceases because of a heavy snow fall. Gold mine in Sado Island as well as oil field are exhausted but chemical industry remains very active. There exist may popular ski resorts thanks to the vicinity to Tokyo.
Oita Prefecture
大分県
alternative words: Oitaken prefecture, Oitaken, Oita ken, Oita, Ooita Prefecture, Ooita, Ooitaken, Ooita ken
keywords:
kyushu
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prefecture
related topics:
Oita city
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Mt. Kuju
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Usa Shrine
related web sites:
http://www2.pref.oita.jp
explanation: Oita prefecture occupies the north-eastern part of Kyushu region, facing Insland Sea. Its surface is 6,337 km2 and the population 1.2 million. The prefectural office is at Oita City. Having few plains, the farmers are producing tobacco, oranges and beefs. They are practicing dairy farming too. In mountainous region, they are working on forestry like firs and bamboo. Oita is well known for its beautiful landscape like Mt. Kuju and historical sites like Usa Shrine.
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