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Nagaoka (長岡市) is a city located in the central part of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is the second largest city in the prefecture, behind the capital city of Niigata. Nagaoka is located at longitude 138° E and latitude 37° N. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Chubu region, Japan Mount Fuji is the ChÅ«bu regions most famous landmark. ... Hokuriku region , literally North Land) (åœ°æ–¹ means region, so I would say Northern Region!!)is the region along the Sea of Japan within the Chubu region, the central region of HonshÅ«, the main island of Japan. ... Niigata Prefecture ) is located on HonshÅ« island on the coast of the Sea of Japan. ... Species see text Source: The Rhododendron page, and some research. ... Species See text Zelkova is a genus of six species of deciduous trees in the elm family Ulmaceae, native to southern Europe, and southwest and eastern Asia. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A city ) is a local administrative unit in Japan. ... Niigata Prefecture ) is located on HonshÅ« island on the coast of the Sea of Japan. ... Niigata ) is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. ... Longitude is the east-west geographic coordinate measurement most commonly utilized in cartography and global navigation. ... This article is about the geographical term. ...

The size of Nagaoka increased on April 1, 2005, when the town of Oguni, the village of Yamakoshi, the town of Nakanoshima, the town of Koshiji, and the town of Mishima in were absorbed into the city of Nagaoka. As of June 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 237,115 and a density of 450.88 persons per km². The total area is 525.89 km². 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. ... Oguni (小国町; -machi) is a town located in Kariwa District, Niigata, Japan. ... Yamakoshi (山古志村; -mura) is a village located in Koshi District, Niigata, Japan. ... Nakanoshima (中之島町; -machi) is a town located in Minamikanbara District, Niigata, Japan. ... Koshiji (越路町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Mishima (三島町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd 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. ... 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. ...

It once again increased on January 1, 2006, when the city of Tochio, the towns of Yoita and Teradomari, and the village of Washima in were absorbed into the city of Nagaoka. As of July 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 282,829 and a density of 336.35 persons per km². The total area is 840.88km². is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tochio (栃尾市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... Yoita (与板町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Teradomari (寺泊町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Washima (和島村; -mura) is a village located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

Nagaoka is located in the center of Niigata prefecture and the surrounding Chūetsu region. It is 80 minutes from Tokyo by way of the Joetsu Shinkansen or 3 hours on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. Nagaoka was an inland city until January 1, 2006 when the city merged with four municipalities-two were touching the Sea of Japan. The current Nagaoka now touches the Sea of Japan on the north and after the merger, it is still considered a strategic traffic point in the region. The Shinano River flows through it from south to north and industrial development occurs on both banks of the river. The Higashiyama mountain range lies to the east. ChÅ«etsu Region ) is the name of an area in central Niigata Prefecture. ... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... Joetsu Shinkansen route Joetsu Shinkansen (ä¸Šè¶Šæ–°å¹¹ç·š) is a high-speed railway line connecting Tokyo and Niigata, Japan, via Tohoku Shinkansen, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. ... The Kan-etsu Expressway ) is a divided, limited-access toll road that connects the KantÅ region and the KÅ-Shin-Etsu part of the Chubu region of Japan. ... The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, bordered by Japan, Korea and Russia. ... The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, bordered by Japan, Korea and Russia. ... The Shinano River (ä¿¡æ¿ƒå· Shinanogawa) is a river which flows from Nagano Prefecture to Niigata Prefecture in Japan. ...

Adjoining communities

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However, Sado Island is connected by sea and air routes. Tsubame (ç‡•å¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... Yahiko (弥彦村; -mura) is a village located in Nishikanbara District, Niigata, Japan. ... Nishikanbara (西蒲原郡; -gun) is a district located in Niigata, Japan. ... Niigata ) is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. ... Izumozaki (出雲崎町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Santō (三島郡; -gun) is a district located in Niigata, Japan. ... Location of Kashiwazaki in the Niigata Prefecture. ... Kariwa (åˆˆç¾½æ‘; -mura) is a village located in Kariwa District, Niigata, Japan. ... TÅkamachi (åæ—¥ç”ºå¸‚; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... road broken by Chuetsu Earthquake. ... Uonuma (魚沼市, -shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. ... Sanjō (三条市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... Mitsuke (見附市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Sado, Niigata. ...

Data of the former city of Nagaoka

The data of before the pre-massive merger city of Nagaoka is listed on the right. Nagaoka was an inland city, but after the double decker mergers held in 2005 and 2006, the city of Nagaoka is now connected to the Sea of Japan. 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. ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nakanoshima (中之島町; -machi) is a town located in Minamikanbara District, Niigata, Japan. ... Koshiji (越路町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Mishima (三島町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Yamakoshi (山古志村; -mura) is a village located in Koshi District, Niigata, Japan. ... Oguni (小国町; -machi) is a town located in Kariwa District, Niigata, Japan. ... Tochio (栃尾市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ... Teradomari (寺泊町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Yoita (与板町; -machi) is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Washima (和島村; -mura) is a village located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, bordered by Japan, Korea and Russia. ...

The former Nagaoka City Hall is still used as their city hall after the 2006 mergers.

History

The Tokugawa shogunate appointed Naoyori Hori lord of Nagaoka-han in 1616. Hori established the castle town of Nagaoka and built a castle in the Zaôdô area on the Shinano River. However, this area was prone to flooding and a new castle was built at the site of present-day Nagaoka Station by 1617. The Tokugawa shogunate or Tokugawa bakufu (å¾³å·å¹•åºœ) (also known as the Edo bakufu) was a feudal military dictatorship of Japan established in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu and ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family until 1868. ... The Shinano River (ä¿¡æ¿ƒå· Shinanogawa) is a river which flows from Nagano Prefecture to Niigata Prefecture in Japan. ...

Nagaoka flourished as a castle town under the reign of the 13 generations of the Makino clan of the Edo period. In the Boshin War of 1868 during the Meiji Restoration, clan military general Tsuginosuke Kawai lead the forces of Nagaoka against the Meiji Government. Nagaoka was defeated and the city was reduced to rubble. A gift of one hundred sacks of rice from a neighboring province was sold to finance a new school during the reconstruction of Nagaoka, from which the anecdote of Kome Hyappyo was born. The Edo period ), also called Tokugawa period, is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1868. ... Combatants Imperial faction: Satsuma, ChÅshÅ«, Tosa Tokugawa Shogunate Commanders Ruler: Meiji Emperor, CIC: SaigÅ Takamori, Army: Kuroda Kiyotaka Shogunate: Ruler: Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Army: Katsu Kaishu, Navy: Enomoto Takeaki, Ezo Republic: President:Enomoto Takeaki, CIC: Otori Keisuke, Navy: Arai Ikunosuke Casualties ~1,000 killed ~2,000 killed Campaign map of... The Meiji Restoration ), also known as the Meiji Ishin, Revolution, or Renewal, was a chain of events that led to enormous changes in Japans political and social structure. ... Kome Hyappyo statues Kome Hyappyo (ç±³ç™¾ä¿µ) refers to a famous event in Japan, the literal meaning of which is One Hundred Bags of Rice or One Hundred Sacks of Rice. This historical anecdote symbolizes the idea that patience and perseverance in the present will lead to profit in the future. ...

The town of Nagaoka and surrounding clan holdings became part of Kashiwazaki Prefecture (now Niigata Prefecture) at the beginning of the Meiji period. The modern municipality of Nagaoka was established on April 1, 1906. Niigata Prefecture ) is located on HonshÅ« island on the coast of the Sea of Japan. ... The Meiji period ), or Meiji era, denotes the 45-year reign of Emperor Meiji, running, in the Gregorian calendar, from 23 October 1868 to 30 July 1912. ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Municipal timeline

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Economy

Industry

The manufacturing industry prospered in Nagaoka following the war, due in part to favorable location and good transportation infrastructure. Current industrial production includes precision instruments and the machine tools. â€œAccuracyâ€ redirects here. ... A machine tool is a powered mechanical device, typically used to fabricate metal components of machines by machining, which is the selective removal of metal. ...

Sister cities

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Transportation

Privately-owned cars are the primary means of civic transportation. The city has a wide network of bus routes, with Nagaoka Station as the hub. Most of the roadways are improved and the pavement is top class in the nation. Nagaoka's location in the center of the prefecture makes it an important transportation junction, with rail lines and roadways from the east splitting in Nagaoka to go to Niigata and Joetsu. â€œCarâ€ and â€œCarsâ€ redirect here. ... Niigata ) is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. ... Jōetsu (上越市; -shi) is a city located in Niigata, Japan. ...

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Railroad

East Japan Railway Company serves the city of Nagaoka with the Joetsu Shinkansen as well as two traditional rail lines, the Joetsu Line and the Shinetsu Main Line. Nagaoka Station is the primary railroad station in Nagaoka, and there are also several smaller 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. ... Joetsu Shinkansen route Joetsu Shinkansen (ä¸Šè¶Šæ–°å¹¹ç·š) is a high-speed railway line connecting Tokyo and Niigata, Japan, via Tohoku Shinkansen, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. ... The Joetsu Line is a major rail line in Japan. ... Shinetsu Main Line ) is a set of lines operated by the East Japan Railway Company. ... Passengers bustle around the typical grand edifice of Londons Broad Street station in 1865. ...

A private railway managed by Echigo Kotsu once served Nagaoka with two rail lines, but they have since been abandoned. A private railroad is a railroad run by a private corporation. ...

A monorail system was proposed for Nagaoka, but it was not implemented. The KL Monorail in Kuala Lumpur, a colorful straddle-beam monorail A monorail is a single rail serving as a track for a wheeled vehicle; also, a vehicle traveling on such a track. ...

Bus

Local bus service in Nagaoka is managed by Echigo Kotsu. The bus terminal located at the east entrance of Nagaoka Station serves as the hub for the route network. Service extends to all parts of the city as well as many outlying suburban areas and villages. â€œAutobusâ€ redirects here. ...

A high-speed bus service connecting Nagaoka Station to Niigata, Niigata Station runs at intervals of approximately 30 minutes. Additionally, highway bus service is available to all major cities in the prefecture as well as Tokyo. Niigata ) is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. ...

Roadways

The Hokuriku National Expressway and the Kanetsu National Expressway pass through Nagaoka, as well as several smaller national highways. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

A new regional highway called the Nagaoka East-and-West Road is currently being constructed. It will eventually include the longest bridge over the Shinano River. The Shinano River (ä¿¡æ¿ƒå· Shinanogawa) is a river which flows from Nagano Prefecture to Niigata Prefecture in Japan. ...

Places of interest

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Higher Education Institutions

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Festivals

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Famous people from Nagaoka

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External links

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