 Rice drying after harvest in Kurihara
 The Kurihara Denen Railway, Uguisuzawa, Kurihara. Kurihara (栗原市; -shi) is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 1. ...
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A city ) is a local administrative unit in Japan. ...
Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県; Miyagi-ken) is located in the TÅhoku Region on Honshu island, Japan. ...
As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 81,798 and a density of 101.62 persons per km². The total area is 804.93 km². Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ...
Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...
Previously a district consisting of nine towns and one village, on April 1, 2005, the towns and village merged to form a new city. The new city hall is located at Tsukidate. is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Mergers or dissolutions of municipalities of Japan ) are actions taken, either within one municipality or between multiple municipalities, after making a consensus agreement to do so. ...
Though technically referred to as a "city", Kurihara in fact functions more like a county composed of ten separate towns.
Geography Kurihara covers the entire North Western corner of Miyagi Prefecture. It is mostly farmland, mostly rice fields, and small mountain ranges throughout, the largest of which cluster around Kurikoma-san, the tallest mountain in Kurihara located at the furthest North-Western point of Miyagi Prefecture. Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県; Miyagi-ken) is located in the TÅhoku Region on Honshu island, Japan. ...
Weather Like most of Japan, the summers in Kurihara are hot and humid with temperatures usually around 40 Degrees Celsius. Summer is also typhoon season, however, since Kurihara is so far North and inland the area is rarely affected. The typhoons that do end up hitting the area are often mild without much consequence. Fall and spring are mild, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s (Celsius). In fall the days usually begin foggy and cold but clear up by midday. Spring comes late to the region since it is so far North and is mostly sunny punctuated with random light showers. Winter is the longest season in this Northern region. The temperature fluctuates around 0 Degrees Celsius, falling to an average low of -10 Degrees Celsius, and snow levels vary from town to town. Since Kurikoma and Hanayama towns are more mountainous their snowfall is significantly greater compared to Shiwahime and Tsukidate which are in flater areas. Celsius is, or relates to, the Celsius temperature scale (previously known as the centigrade scale). ...
Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004. ...
Seasons Kurihara has an abundance of natural beauty in all of its seasons. Spring is the time for cherry blossoms, arguably the most beautiful season in Japan. In summer the lotus petals on Lake Izunuma bloom. In fall Mt. Kurikoma is covered in fall colors and in winter migrating swans and geese come in flocks to spend the season on Kurihara's lakes.
Sights to See Mt. Kurikoma: - Mt. Kurikoma is a dormant volcano straddling the tri-prefectual border of Miyagi, Akita and Iwate. It is 1627 meters high, conical, and has a fabulous 365o panoramic view. There is an abundance of diverse alpine flora in the wetlands near its peak and expansive virgin beech forests that are home to many precious birds, insects, and other fauna. There are extensive hiking trails with hot springs located at the base and top of the mountain.
Sekai Yachi Wetlands Flower Park: Miyagi is a place name in Japan. ...
Akita (秋田, autumn ricefield) is a Japanese surname and the name of serveral places. ...
Iwate Prefecture (岩手県; Iwate-ken) is located in the Tohoku region on Honshu island, Japan. ...
- This 14.34-hectare wetlands area is situated in the southern foothills of Mt. Kurikoma, between 669 and 707 meters above sea level. Late June is the best time to see the Middendorff's daylilies. The flowering seasons are spring and summer.
Lake Izunuma and Lake Uchinuma: A hectare (symbol ha) is a unit of area, equal to 10 000 square metres, commonly used for measuring land area. ...
- Izunuma once covered 420 hectares but was drained in the last century to just 289 hectares. It is the largest freshwater lake in Miyagi. Migrating birds including swans, geese, and ducks, winter here. It is also the site of the Miyagi Prefectural Sanctuary Center of Izunuma-Uchinuma which was created in order to protect the abundant plant and animal life in the area. Izunuma is home to 223 species of waterfowl, or 42% of Japan's 535 total water bird. Also, from late July to late August is when the Lotus flowers bloom and the Izunuma-Uchinuma Lotus Festival is held.
There are also a number of beautiful waterfalls, parks filled with cherry blossoms in spring, and flower gardens. These include: Abazu Gorge, Shiraito Falls, Gorindoyama Park, Hasama River Park, and Sanno Historic Park Iris Garden. Swans can refer to: Swan, the bird. ...
Other uses: Goose (disambiguation) Genera Anser Branta Chen Cereopsis † see also: Swan, Duck Anatidae Goose (plural geese) is the general English name for a considerable number of birds, belonging to the family Anatidae. ...
The word duck was also used as slang for the WWII amphibious vehicle called a DUKW. It is also a cricketing term denoting a batsman being dismissed with a score of zero; see golden duck. ...
Culture Kurihara is known for the abundant, high-quality rice it produces. It is also a renowned place for viewing the leaves change in Fall as Mt. Kurikoma gets some of the best fall colors. Kurihara also has an abundance of hot springs which touritst flock to in winter in order to warm up. These include: Yu no Kura Hot Spring, Yubama Hot Spring, Hanayama Hot Spring, and Nuruyu Hot Spring. Green Dragon Spring at Norris Geyser A hot spring is a place where warm or hot groundwater issues from the ground on a regular basis for at least a predictable part of the year, and is significantly above the ambient ground temperature (which is usually around 55~57°F or...
Festivals - Late March Tohoku Draft Horse Pull Kurikoma Tournament (Kurikoma)
- 1st Sun of April Obasama Festival and Longevity Rites (Kannari)
- Mid-April Izumiya Oyashiki Festival (Semine)
- April 29 Masaoka Festival (Ichihasama)
- Mid-April Cherry Blossom Festivals (all areas)
- May 5 Hanayama Rifle Festival (Hanayama)
- Mid-June Iris Festival (Ichihasama)
- Mid-June Ichihasama Lily Garden Opening (Ichihasama)
- 1st Sun of July Iris Festival and Kagura Sacred Dance (Ichihasama)
- 3rd Sun of July Michinoku Kagura Sacred Dance Festival (Tsukidate)
- Late July Kurikoma Float Parade Festival (Kurikoma)
- August Izunuma-Uchinuma Lotus Festival (Wakayanagi, Tsukidate)
- August 5-6 Tsukidate Tanabata Festival (Tsukidate)
- August 14 Waterwheel (Suisha) Festival (Shiwahime)
- August 15-16 Wakayanagi Summer Festival (Wakayanagi)
- Early October Autumn Lake Festival (Hanayama)
- Oct-Nov Tagaiichi Markets and Festivals
- November 3 Tsukidate Yakushi Festival
- Early Nov Industries Festival
- Dec-Feb Festivals to Beckon and Welcome Spring (all areas)
- Mid-Jan Donto Festivals (all areas)
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Transportation
Train stations Yamanote Line, Tokyo JR Yamanote Line train in Tokyo, Japan Above Yurakucho in Tokyo East Japan Railway Company (æ±æ—¥æœ¬æ—…å®¢é‰„é“ Higashi-Nihon Ryokyaku Tetsudo or JRæ±æ—¥æœ¬; JR Higashi-Nihon) (TYO: 9020) is a Japanese private railroad company, the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven JR companies. ...
TÅhoku Shinkansen route TÅhoku Shinkansen (æ±åŒ—新幹線) is a high-speed rail line, connecting Tokyo with Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture for a total length of 593 km, Japans longest Shinkansen line. ...
Kurikoma-KÅgen Station (ãã‚Šã“ã¾é«˜åŽŸé§…) is a JR East railway station located in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
TÅhoku Main Line (æ±åŒ—本線 TÅhoku-honsen) is a 631. ...
Semine Station Semine Station (瀬峰駅; -eki) is a railway station located on the JR TÅhoku Main Line in Kurihara, Miyagi. ...
Arikabe Station (有å£é§…; -eki) is a railway station located on the JR TÅhoku Main Line in Kurihara, Miyagi. ...
Near the west end terminal Hosokura MainpaÄkumae (2006) The Kurihara Denen Line ) was a rural rail line in Japan. ...
is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...
Ishikoshi Station (石越駅) is a JR East railway station located in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Aramachi Station Aramachi Station (è’町駅; -eki) was a station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Wakayanagi Station Wakayanagi Station (若柳駅; -eki) was a station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Yachihata Station (谷地畑駅; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
ÅŒokashÅmae Station (大岡å°å‰é§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Ōoka Station (大岡駅; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Sawabe Station (沢辺駅; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Tsukumo Station (津久毛駅; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Sugihashi Station (æ‰æ©‹é§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Toyasaki Station (鳥矢崎駅; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Kurikoma Station (æ —é§’é§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Kurihara Tamachi Station (æ —åŽŸç”°ç”ºé§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Omatsu Station (å°¾æ¾é§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Uguisuzawa Station (鶯沢駅; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Uguisuzawa KÅgyÅkÅkÅ Mae Station (鶯沢工æ¥é«˜æ ¡å‰é§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Hosokura Mine Park Mae Station Station (細倉マインパークå‰é§…; -eki) was a train station located on the Kurihara Denen Railway Company Kurihara Denen Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
Major roads Route of TÅhoku Expressway and Hachinohe Expressway The TÅhoku Expressway (æ±åŒ—è‡ªå‹•è»Šé“ TÅhoku jidÅsha-dÅ) is a divided highway in Japan. ...
National Route 4 (国é“4å·) is a major highway in eastern Honshu, Japan. ...
Former towns and villages Kurikoma Town ï¼ˆæ —é§’ç”º -machi）was a municipality in Kurihara District of Miyagi Prefecture of Japan. ...
Uguisuzawa (鶯沢町; -chou) is a town located in Kurihara District, Miyagi, Japan. ...
Wakayanagi (若柳町; -chou) was a town located in Kurihara District, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ...
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