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Kanazawa city
金沢市
金沢
alternative words: Kanazawashi city, Kanazawashi, Kanazawa shi, Kanazawa
keywords:
town
related topics:
Ishikawa prefecture
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Kenrokuen garden
related web sites:
http://www.city.kanazawa.ishikawa.jp
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http://www.kanazawa.co.jp
explanation: Capital of Ishikawa prefecture and its population is 430,000. It had developed first as the center of Buddhist Ikko sect then as the castle town of Maeda family during Edo period. For that reason, it still owns many handicraft industries such as pottery, lacquer ware, dyeing etc. As the center of Hokuriku region, there exist many governmental bureaus and private branch offices too. Kenrokuen is one of the most famous Japanese gardens.
Kashima city
鹿島市
鹿島
alternative words: Kashimashi city, Kashimashi, Kashima shi, Kashima
keywords:
town
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world cup
related topics:
Ibaraki prefecture
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Kashima shrine
related web sites:
http://www.city.kashima.ibaraki.jp
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http://www.so-net.ne.jp/antlers/
explanation: Initially a tiny town developed around Kashima shrine, since the government decided to transform Kashima region to a huge industry area, "Kashima coastal industry region", in 1960, many industries such as iron foundry and petroleum kombinat have been implemented along with "Kashima coastal railway". Kashima is also the home town of "Kashima Antlers" soccer team and will organized some matches during World cup 2002. The population is 62,000.
Kawasaki city
川崎市
川崎
alternative words: Kawasakishi city, Kawasakishi, Kawasaki-shi, Kawasaki shi, Kawasaki
keywords:
kanagawa
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town
related topics:
Kanagawa prefecture
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Yokohama city
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Tokyo prefecture
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Aqualine
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Tokyo bay
related web sites:
http://www.city.kawasaki.jp
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http://www.lofty-tec.co.jp/~honey/3.html
explanation: Sandwiched between Tokyo and Yokohama, it comes from a merger of "temple town", Taishicho and "post town" Kawasaki. Located at the core of a vast industry zone, "Keihin", it owns many heavy industries such as steel, machinery, chemical, petroleum, electric etc. in the eastern reclaimed land, while 2 attraction parks, Yomiuriland, Mukogaoka are in the western rural area. Recently opened Aqualine brings you to another side of Tokyo bay in 30mn. The population is about 1 million.
Kitakyushu city
北九州市
alternative words: Kitakyushushi city, Kitakyushushi, Kitakyushu-shi, Kitakyushu shi, Kitakyushu
keywords:
harbor
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kyushu
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town
related topics:
Fukuoka Prefecture
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Kokura castle
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Kanmon bridge
related web sites:
http://www.city.kitakyushu.jp
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http://www2h.biglobe.ne.jp/~full_h/
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http://www.hikyaku.com/summit/kitakyug.html
explanation: The second biggest town of one million population on Kyushu after Fukuoka, it was born in 1963 from a merger of 5 towns: Moji, Kokura, Tobata, Yahata et Wakamatsu.
Kobe City
神戸市
alternative words: Kobeshi city, Kobe, Kobeshi, Kobe-shi
keywords:
harbor
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town
related topics:
Hyogo prefecture
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Hankyu railway
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Hanshin electric railway
related web sites:
http://www.city.kobe.jp
explanation: Town located in the south-east of Hyogo Prefecture, facing Inland Sea. Its population is 1.4 million. It had been well known as a good harbor since old time. After opened for foreign ships in 1868, it has continued to develop to become the second largest harbor in Japan after Yokohama. By reclaiming continuously lands, many piers and industry zones have been constructed. Great earthquake of January 1995 destroyed most of its districts and made more than 5000 victims.
Kochi city
高知市
alternative words: Kochishi city, Kochishi, Kochi shi, Kochi, Koochi, Kouchi
keywords:
town
related topics:
Kochi prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp
explanation: Capital of Kochi prefecture. Located in the center of Kochi plain on Urado bay, the town developed as a castle town after Yamanouchi Kazutoyo built Kochiyama castle in 1603. The main industry is cement, textile, chemistry and paper. The rural are is cultivating early vegetables thanks to its mild climate. As interesting tourist points, we can quote Kochi castle, Tosa shrine and Katsurahama beach. The population is 322,000.
Kofu city
甲府市
alternative words: Kofushi city, Kofushi, Kofu shi, Kofu, Koufu city, Koufushi city, Koufushi
keywords:
town
related topics:
Yamanashi prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.city.kofu.yamanashi.jp
explanation: Capital of Yamanashi prefecture. Located at the center of Kofu basin, it has been always regional center since old times. It was prosperous as the castle town of Takeda clan during Sengoku period (called Fuchu at that time) then a post town of Koshu road during Edo period. Traditional industries are silk textiles and crystal works. Now they are being replaced by precise industries such as camera and watch, and wine factories. The total population is about 200,000.
Komoro city
小諸市
alternative words: Komoroshi city, Komoroshi, Komoro-shi, Komoro shi, Komoro
keywords:
nagano
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town
related topics:
Nagano prefecture
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Shinano river
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Mt. Asama
related web sites:
http://www.city.komoro.nagano.jp
explanation: Located at the foot of Mt Asama, on Saku basin in the north east of Nagano prefecture, Komoro has developed as castle town of Makino family and post town of Kitaguni road. An important silk manufacture center at the early 20th century has been replaced by electronics and other precision industries thanks to pure air and waters. Fruits culture such as peaches and apples are prosperous. Famous Japanese writer, Shimazaki Toson, was once a school teacher in this town.
Koriyama city
郡山市
alternative words: Koriyamashi city, Koriyamashi, Koriyama-shi, Koriyama shi, Koriyama, Kooriyama
keywords:
tohoku
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town
related topics:
Fukushima prefecture
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Lake Inawashiro
related web sites:
http://www.koriyama.net6.or.jp
explanation: Located in the center of Fukushima prefecture at the crossing point of east-west road and south-north roads, it had developed naturally as a post town, though the surrounding area remained poor because of a harsh climate. Its real development began after the opening of Asaka canal which brought waters and electricity from Lake Inawashiro. Chemicals, electrical appliances, food processing, and precision instruments are its main industries. The population is 323,000.
Kurashiki city
倉敷市
alternative words: Kurashikishi city, Kurashikishi, Kurashiki shi, Kurashiki
keywords:
tourist resort
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town
related topics:
Okayama prefecture
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Inland sea
related web sites:
http://www.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp
explanation: Located in southern Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki was a prosperous merchant town during Edo period. It keeps still many old warehouses of that period. Kurashiki is also reputed for its rich folklore museums. The view from Mt Washuzan on Inland sea is splendid. Kurashiki is also known as a center of textile industry but recently petrochemical has developed on Mizushima district. The rural area is cultivating "igusa" with which "tatami" is made. The population is 423,000.
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