A town is a local administrative unit

Local government

Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government...

 in Japan

Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

. It is a local public body along with prefecture (ken or other equivalents)

Prefectures of Japan

The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 subnational jurisdictions: one "metropolis" , Tokyo; one "circuit" , Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures , Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures . In Japanese, they are commonly referred to as...

, city (shi)

Cities of Japan

||A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of...

, and village (mura)

Villages of Japan

A is a local administrative unit in Japan.It is a local public body along with , , and . Geographically, a village's extent is contained within a prefecture....

. Geographically, a town is contained within a prefecture

Prefectures of Japan

The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 subnational jurisdictions: one "metropolis" , Tokyo; one "circuit" , Hokkaidō; two urban prefectures , Osaka and Kyoto; and 43 other prefectures . In Japanese, they are commonly referred to as...

.

Note that the same word (町; machi or chō) is also used in names of smaller regions, usually a part of a ward

Wards of Japan

A is a subdivision of one of the cities of Japan that is large enough to have been designated by government ordinance. Wards are used to subdivide each city designated by government ordinance...

 in a city.

Aichi Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...

Agui

Agui, Aichi

is a town located in Chita District, Aichi, Japan. It has an area of 23.94 km² and became a city on January 1, 1953.-External links:*...

, Fusō

Fuso, Aichi

is a town located in Niwa District, Aichi, Japan.As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 34,081 and a density of 3,048 persons per km². The total area is 11.18 km².-Transportation:The town is accessible by road and by rail...

, Higashiura

Higashiura, Aichi

is a town located in Chita District, Aichi, Japan.As of December 2010, the town had an estimated population of 50,165 and a density of 1,614 persons per km². The total area is 31.08 km².-Transportation:...

, Kanie

Kanie, Aichi

is a town in the southwest part of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The town belongs to Ama District.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 36,614 and a density of 3,298.56 persons per km². The total area is 11.10 km².- Geography :...

, Kōta

Kota, Aichi

is a town located in Nukata District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of July 2011, the town had an estimated population of 38,205 and population density of 673 persons per km². The total area was 56.78 km².-Neighboring municipalities:*Okazaki*Gamagōri*Nishio...

, Mihama

Mihama, Aichi

is a town located in Chita District, Aichi, Japan.-People:Mihama was the hometown of 19th-century Japanese castaway Otokichi. Mihama was also the hometown of Hana Haruna, an AV idol.-Places:...

, Minamichita

Minamichita, Aichi

is a town located in Chita District, Aichi, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 20,512 and a density of 536 persons per km². The total area is 38.24 km².This town administers the island of Himakajima.- External links :...

, Nagakute

Nagakute, Aichi

is a town located in Aichi District, Aichi, Japan.On March 25, 2005, Expo 2005 opened with its main site being in Nagakute...

, Ōguchi

Oguchi, Aichi

is a town located in Niwa District, Aichi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 21,275 and a density of 1,566.64 persons per km². The total area is 13.58 km².- External links :...

, Ōharu

Oharu, Aichi

is a town located in Ama District, Aichi, Japan.As of September 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 28,911 and a density of 4,393.77 persons per km². The total area is 6.58 km².- External links :*...

, Shitara

Shitara, Aichi

is a town located in Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 5,747 and a population density of 21 persons per km². The total area was 273.96 km².-Geography:...

, Taketoyo

Taketoyo, Aichi

is a town located in Chita District, Aichi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 40,806 and a density of 1,581.02 persons per km². The total area is 25.81 km².- External links :*...

, Tōei

Toei, Aichi

is a town located in Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 3,735 and a population density of 30.3 persons per km². The total area was 123.40 km².-Geography:...

, Tōgō

Togo, Aichi

is a town located in Aichi District, Aichi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 38,631 and a density of 2,142.60 persons per km². The total area is 18.03 km².-External links:*...

, Toyoyama

Toyoyama, Aichi

is a town located in Nishikasugai District, Aichi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,466 and a density of 2,175.44 persons per km². The total area is 6.19 km².Climate is a cool temperate climate...

Akita Prefecture

Akita Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita.- History :The area of Akita has been created from the ancient provinces of Dewa and Mutsu....

Fujisato

Fujisato, Akita

is a town located in Yamamoto District, Akita, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 3,861 and a density of 13.7 persons per km². The total area is 281.98 km²....

, Gojōme

Gojome, Akita

is a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan. It is approximately 30 km north of the city of Akita.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,760 and a density of 54.71 persons per km²...

, Hachirōgata

Hachirogata, Akita

is a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 6,540 and a density of 385 persons per km². The total area is 17.03 km².It was named after Lake Hachirōgata which lies in the west of the town....

, Happō

Happo, Akita

is a town in Yamamoto District in Akita Prefecture.The town was created on March 27, 2006, by merging the village of Minehama, and the town of Hachimori, both from Yamamoto District.-External links:...

, Ikawa

Ikawa, Akita

is a town located in Minamiakita District, Akita, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 5,362 and a density of 112 persons per km². The total area is 47.95 km².-External links:*...

, Kosaka

Kosaka, Akita

is a town located in Kazuno District, Akita, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 6,046 and a density of 29.9 persons per km². The total area is 178.00 km²....

, Misato

Misato, Akita

is a town located in Senboku District, Akita, Japan. The town was formed on November 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Senhata and Rokugō with the village of Sennan....

, Mitane

Mitane, Akita

is a town in Yamamoto District in Akita Prefecture.The town was created on March 20, 2006, by merging the towns of Hachiryū, Koto'oka, and Yamamoto, all from Yamamoto District....

, Ugo

Ugo, Akita

is a town located in Ogachi District, Akita, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 16,476 and a density of 71.4 persons per km²...

Aomori Prefecture

Aomori Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku Region. The capital is the city of Aomori.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Aomori prefecture was known as Mutsu Province....

Ajigasawa

Ajigasawa, Aomori

is a town located in the Nishitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 11,561 and a density of 33.7 persons per km²...

, Fujisaki

Fujisaki, Aomori

is a town located in the Minamitsugaru District of east-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 16,055 and a density of 431 persons per km². Its total area was 37.26 km².-Geography:...

, Fukaura

Fukaura, Aomori

is a town located in the Nishitsugaru District of Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 9,917 and a density of 20.3 persons per km²...

, Gonohe

Gonohe, Aomori

is a town located in Sannohe District, Aomori, Japan. Gonohe Town is located in the north-eastern part of Sannohe-gun, approximately 16 kilometres west of Hachinohe City and 10 kilometres southeast of Towada City. The town is adjacent to Hachinohe City to the east, Shingo Village to the west, Nanbu...

, Hashikami

Hashikami, Aomori

is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 14,978 and a density of 159 persons per km². Its total area was 93.91 km².-Geography:...

, Hiranai

Hiranai, Aomori

is a town located in the Higashitsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 12,470and a density of 57.5 persons per km². Its total area was 217.00 km².-Geography:...

, Imabetsu

Imabetsu, Aomori

is a town located in the Higashitsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 3,328 and a density of 26.6 persons per km². Its total area was 125.28 km².-Geography:...

, Itayanagi

Itayanagi, Aomori

is a town located in the Kitatsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 15,404 and a density of 368 persons per km². Its total area was 41.81 km².-Geography:...

, Nakadomari

Nakadomari, Aomori

is a town located in the Kitatsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 12,890 and a density of 59.6 persons per km²...

, Nanbu

Nanbu, Aomori

is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 20,381 and a density of 133 persons per km². Its total area was 153.150 km².-Geography:...

, Noheji

Noheji, Aomori

is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 14,721 and a density of 175 persons per km². Its total area was 81.61 km².-Geography:...

, Oirase

Oirase, Aomori

is a town located in the Kamikita District of eastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 24,363 and a density of 339 persons per km². Its total area is 71.88 km².-Geography:...

, Ōma

Oma, Aomori

is a town located in northeastern Aomori in Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 5,950 and a density of 114 persons per km². Its total area was 52.06 km².-Geography:...

, Ōwani

Owani, Aomori

is a town located in the Minamitsugaru District of east-central Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 11,131 and a density of 68.1 persons per km². Its total area was 163.41 km².-Geography:...

, Rokunohe

Rokunohe, Aomori

is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 10,197 and a density of 121 persons per km². Its total area was 84.06 km².-Geography:...

, Sannohe

Sannohe, Aomori

is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 11,426 and a density of 75.4 persons per km². Its total area was 151.55.91 km².-Geography:...

, Shichinohe

Shichinohe, Aomori

is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 17,445 and a density of 51.7 persons per km². Its total area was 337.23 km².-Geography:...

, Sotogahama

Sotogahama, Aomori

is a town located in the Higashitsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 2,492 and a density of 18.5 persons per km². Its total area was 135.03 km².-Geography:...

, Takko

Takko, Aomori

is a town located in the Sannohe District of southeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 6,313 and a density of 26.1 persons per km². Its total area was 242.10 km².-Geography:...

, Tsuruta

Tsuruta, Aomori

is a town located in the Kitatsugaru District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 14,395 and a density of 310 persons per km²...

, Tōhoku

Tohoku, Aomori

is a town located in the Kamikita District of northeastern Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. As of 2009, the village had an estimated population of 19,051 and a density of 58.3 persons per km². Its total area was 326.71 km².-Geography:...

, Yokohama

Chiba Prefecture

Chiba Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region and the Greater Tokyo Area. Its capital is Chiba City.- History :Chiba Prefecture was established on June 15, 1873 with the merger of Kisarazu Prefecture and Inba Prefecture...

Chōnan, Chiba

Chonan, Chiba

is a town located in Chōsei District, Chiba, Japan.As of 2010 estimates, the town had a population of 9,154 and a density of 140 persons per km². The total area was .- Geography :...

, Ichinomiya

Ichinomiya, Chiba

is a town located in Chōsei District, Chiba, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 12,079and a density of 525 persons per km². The total area was 23.02 km².-Geography:...

, Kōzaki

Kozaki, Chiba

is a town located in Katori District, Chiba, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 6,433 and a population density of 324 persons per km². The total area was 19.85 km².-History:...

, Kujūkuri

Kujukuri, Chiba

is a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba, Japan. As of September 2010, the town had an estimated population of 17,749 and a population density of 748 persons per km². The total area was 23.72 km²....

, Kyonan

Kyonan, Chiba

is a town located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010 data, the town had an estimated population of 8,922 and a density of 198 persons per km². The total area was 45.16 km².-Geography:...

, Mutsuzawa

Mutsuzawa, Chiba

is a town located in Chōsei District, Chiba, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 7,419 and a density of 208 persons per km². The total area is 35.59 km².-Geography:...

, Nagara

Nagara, Chiba

is a town located in Chōsei District, Chiba, Japan. As of Mar. 1, 2010, the town had an estimated population of 8,117 and a density of 172 persons per km². The total area is 47.20 km².- Geography :...

, Ōamishirasato

Oamishirasato, Chiba

is a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 50,303 and a population density of 866 persons per km². The total area was 58.06  km²...

, Onjuku

Onjuku, Chiba

is a town located in Isumi District, Chiba, Japan. As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 7,823 and a density of 314 persons per km². The total area is 24.92 km²...

, Ōtaki

Otaki, Chiba

is a town located in Isumi District, Chiba, Japan, occupying the center of the Bōsō Peninsula. The town is known for its association with Edo period general Honda Tadakatsu and its prominent castle. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 10,794 and a population density of 83.1 persons...

, Sakae

Sakae, Chiba

is a town located in Inba District, Chiba, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 22,445 and a population density of 691 persons per km²...

, Shibayama

Shibayama, Chiba

is a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, southeast of the city of Narita. As of 2010, the city had an estimated population of 7,989 and a population density of 184 persons per km². The total area was 43.75 km².-Geography:...

, Shirako

Shirako, Chiba

is a town located in Chōsei District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010 data, the town had an estimated population of 12,222 and a density of 445 persons per km². The total area was 27.46 km².-Geography:...

, Shisui

Shisui, Chiba

is a town located in Inba District, Chiba, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 21,205 and a population density of 1,110 persons per km²...

, Tako

Tako, Chiba

is a town located in Katori District, Chiba, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 15,902 and a population density of 219 persons per km². The total area was 72.68 km².-Geography:...

, Tōnoshō

Tonosho, Chiba

is a town located in Katori District, Chiba, Japan. As of February 2011, the town had an estimated population of 15,103 and a population density of 327 persons per km². The total area was 46.16 km².-Geography:...

, Yokoshibahikari

Yokoshibahikari, Chiba

is a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of September 2010, the town had an estimated population of 24,913 and a population density of 372 persons per km². The total area was 66.91 km².-Geography:...

Ehime Prefecture

Ehime Prefecture

is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan. The capital is Matsuyama.-History:Until the Meiji Restoration, Ehime prefecture was known as Iyo Province...

Ainan

Ainan, Ehime

is a large town made up of smaller village suburbs in southern Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku in Japan.On October 1, 2004 all the former towns of Minamiuwa merged together to form a larger town, Ainan....

, Ikata

Ikata, Ehime

is a small town located in Nishiuwa District, Ehime, Japan. Following a recent merger with the neighboring towns of Misaki and Seto, the town now spans the mountainous Sadamisaki Peninsula, the narrowest peninsula in Japan and the westernmost point on the island of Shikoku.This unique geography has...

, Kamijima

Kamijima, Ehime

is a town located in Ochi District, Ehime, Japan. On October 1, 2004 the town was formed from the merger of the following towns and villages: Ikina, Iwagi, Uoshima, and Yuge...

, Kihoku

Kihoku, Ehime

is a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan. The name of the town is derived from the town's location to the north, 北, of Mt. Onigajō "鬼が城."-Geography and climate:...

, Kumakōgen

Kumakogen, Ehime

is a town located in Kamiukena District, Ehime, Japan. The town was formed on August 1, 2004 from the merger of the town of Kuma, and the villages of Mikawa, Omogo and Yanadani, all from Kamiukena District....

, Masaki

Masaki, Ehime

is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime, Japan.As of March 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 31,560 and a density of 1,605.29 persons per km². The total area is 19.66 km².-External links:*...

, Matsuno

Matsuno, Ehime

is a town located in Kitauwa District, Ehime, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,809 and a density of 48.82 persons per km². The total area is 98.50 km².-External links:*...

, Tobe

Tobe, Ehime

is a town located in Iyo District, Ehime, Japan.As of January 1, 2005, the village of Hirota, also from Iyo District, was merged into Tobe.Following this merger, the town has an estimated population of 22,780 and a density of 224 persons per km². The total area is 101.57 km².Ehime Prefectural...

, Uchiko

Uchiko, Ehime

is a town located in Kita District, Ehime, Japan.On January 1, 2005 the town of Ikazaki, from Kita District; and the town of Oda, from Kamiukena District, were merged into Uchiko....

Fukui Prefecture

Fukui Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Fukui.- Prehistory :The Kitadani Dinosaur Quarry, on the Sugiyama River within the city limits of Katsuyama, has yielded the Fukuiraptor kitadaniensis and Fukuisaurus tetoriensis as well as an unnamed...

Fukui

Echizen, Fukui (town)

is a town located in Nyū District, Fukui, Japan.On February 1, 2005 the towns of Asahi and Ota, and the village of Miyazaki, all from Nyū District, were merged into Echizen....

, Eiheiji

Eiheiji, Fukui

is a town located in Yoshida District, Fukui, Japan. It is named after the Eihei-ji temple.As of the 2010 national census, the town population is 20,641. The total area is 94.34 km²....

, Ikeda

Ikeda, Fukui

is a town located in Imadate District, Fukui, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 3,597 and a density of 18.47 persons per km². The total area is 194.72 km². Ikeda consists mostly of narrow agricultural plains and small villages between steep, 1000-1500 m mountains in a main...

, Mihama

Mihama, Fukui

is a town located in Mikata District, Fukui, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,148 and a density of 73.19 persons per km²...

, Minamiechizen

Minamiechizen, Fukui

is a town located in Nanjō District, Fukui, Japan.Minamiechizen was formed on January 1, 2005 by the merger of the two former towns and one former village in Nanjō District: Imajō, Kōno, and Nanjō....

, Ōi

Oi, Fukui

is a town located in Ōi District, Fukui, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 9,216 and a density of 43 persons per km². The total area is 212 km²....

, Takahama

Takahama, Fukui

is a town located in Ōi District, Fukui, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,757 and a density of 163.09 persons per km². The total area is 72.09 km².-External links:*...

, Wakasa

Wakasa, Fukui

is a town located in Mikatakaminaka District, Fukui, Japan.Wakasa was formed on March 31, 2005 by the merger of the former towns of Mikata, from Mikata District, and Kaminaka, from Onyū District....

Fukuoka Prefecture

Fukuoka Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....

Ashiya

Ashiya, Fukuoka

is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,125 and a density of 1,412.00 persons per km². The total area is 11.42 km²....

, Chikujō

Chikujo, Fukuoka

is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan. As of December 31, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 21,441. The total area is 119.34 km²-External links:*...

, Chikuzen

Chikuzen, Fukuoka

is a town located in Asakura District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of May 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 29,369 and a density of 437 persons per km². The total area is 67.18 km²....

, Fukuchi

Fukuchi, Fukuoka

is a town in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.It was established on March 6, 2006, by the merger of the former towns of Akaike, Hōjō and Kanada, all from Tagawa District.Mount Fukuchi stands at the northern tip of the town....

, Hirokawa

Hirokawa, Fukuoka

is a town located in Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of April 1, 2010, the town has an estimated population of 20,230 and a density of 534 persons per km². The total area is 37.91 km².-External links:*...

, Hisayama

Hisayama, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,692 and a density of 205.50 persons per km². The total area is 37.43 km². One of the few Costco in Japan is located here.-External links:*...

, Itoda

Itoda, Fukuoka

is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,248 and a density of 1,274.63 persons per km². The total area is 8.04 km².-External links:*...

, Kanda

Kanda, Fukuoka

is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,407 and a density of 762.10 persons per km²...

, Kasuya

Kasuya, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 36,646 and a density of 2,595.33 persons per km². The total area is 14.12 km².-External links:*...

, Kawara

Kawara, Fukuoka

is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,714 and a density of 285.32 persons per km². The total area is 44.56 km².-External links:*...

, Kawasaki

Kawasaki, Fukuoka

is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 20,008 and a density of 553.93 persons per km². The total area is 36.12 km².-External links:*...

, Keisen

Keisen, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kaho District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,625 and a density of 728.70 persons per km². The total area is 20.07 km².Keisen was home to Fukuoka POW Camp in 1944 during World War II...

, Kōge

Koge, Fukuoka

is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.The town was founded on October 11, 2005 by the merger of the villages of Shin'yoshitomi and Taihei, all from Chikujō District....

, Kotake

Kotake, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,492 and a density of 669.39 persons per km². The total area is 14.18 km².-External links:*...

, Kurate

Kurate, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kurate District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,641 and a density of 523.92 persons per km². The total area is 35.58 km².-External links:*...

, Miyako

Miyako, Fukuoka

is a town located in Miyako District, Fukuoka, Japan.The town was founded on March 20, 2006, by the merger of the towns of Katsuyama, Saigawa and Toyotsu, all from Miyako District....

, Mizumaki

Mizumaki, Fukuoka

is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan.-Facilities:Mizumaki has a train station on the Kagoshima Main Line, and another on the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line at Higashi-Mizumaki, both operated by Kyushu Railway Company ....

, Nakagawa

Nakagawa, Fukuoka

is a town located in Chikushi District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 46,540 and a density of 620.62 persons per km². The total area is 74.99 km².-External links:*...

, Okagaki

Okagaki, Fukuoka

is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 30,781 and a density of 634.53 persons per km². The total area is 48.51 km².-External links:*...

, Ōki

Oki, Fukuoka

is a town located in Mizuma District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,923 and a density of 755.45 persons per km². The total area is 18.43 km².-External links:*...

, Onga

Onga, Fukuoka

is a town located in Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 19,273 and a density of 870.51 persons per km². The total area is 22.14 km²....

, Ōtō

Oto, Fukuoka

is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,881 and a density of 412.99 persons per km². The total area is 14.24 km².-External links:*...

, Sasaguri

Sasaguri, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 30,418 and a density of 781.95 persons per km². The total area is 38.90 km².The town has three JR Sasaguri Line railway stations linking it to Hakata....

, Shime

Shime, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 38,945 and a density of 4,476.44 persons per km². The total area is 8.70 km².Although the town still has a railway station the line is no longer used....

, Shingū

Shingu, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan, between Koga and Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 22,914 and a density of 1,211.74 persons per km². The total area is 18.91 km². A JR station opened in March 2010....

, Soeda

Soeda, Fukuoka

is a town located in Tagawa District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,197 and a density of 92.33 persons per km². The total area is 132.10 km².-External links:*...

, Sue

Sue, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 25,343 and a density of 1,551.93 persons per km². The total area is 16.33 km².-External links:*...

, Tachiarai

Tachiarai, Fukuoka

is a town located in Mii District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, it has an estimated population of 15,323 and a density of 671.18 persons per km². The total area is 22.83 km².Tachiarai is divided into three neighborhoods: Ozeki, Hongō and Kikuchi...

, Umi

Umi, Fukuoka

is a town located in Kasuya District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 38,545 and a density of 1,275.48 persons per km². The total area is 30.22 km²....

, Yoshitomi

Yoshitomi, Fukuoka

is a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka, Japan.As of April, 2010, the town has a population of 6,804 and a density of 1,200 persons per km². The total area is 5.68 km².-External links:*...

Fukushima Prefecture

Fukushima Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region on the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Fukushima.-History:Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Fukushima prefecture was known as Mutsu Province....

Aizubange

Aizubange, Fukushima

is a town located in Kawanuma District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,779 and a density of 204.90 persons per km². The total area is 91.65 km²...

, Aizumisato

Aizumisato, Fukushima

is a town in Ōnuma District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of November 1, 2008, the town has a population of 23,588. The area is 276.37 km²....

, Asakawa

Asakawa, Fukushima

is a town located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,280 and a density of 194.50 persons per km². The total area is 37.43 km².-External links:*...

, Bandai

Bandai, Fukushima

is a town located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,931 and a density of 65.86 persons per km². The total area is 59.69 km².-External links:*...

, Furudono

Furudono, Fukushima

is a town located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,563 and a density of . The total area is .It is a sister town of Warkworth in New Zealand.The town is surrounded by forests and mountains...

, Futaba

Futaba, Fukushima

is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,406 and a density of 144.09 persons per km². The total area is 51.40 km².-2011 disaster:...

, Hanawa

Hanawa, Fukushima

is a town located in Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,821 and a density of 51.14 persons per km². The total area is 211.60 km².-Notable festivals and events:* Manga Granprix...

, Hirono

Hirono, Fukushima

is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,653 and a density of 96.81 persons per km². The total area is 58.39 km².-External links:*...

, Inawashiro

Inawashiro, Fukushima

is a town located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. Inawashiro rests on the shores of Lake Inawashiro, one of the largest lakes in Japan. During the Edo period, it was part of the Aizu domain, and was the home of Aizu's secondary castle town...

, Ishikawa

Ishikawa, Fukushima

is a small market town located in Ishikawa District, Fukushima, Japan.During World War II, the town had a secret uranium mine for the Japanese atomic bomb project....

, Kagamiishi

Kagamiishi, Fukushima

is a town located in Iwase District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,718 and a density of 406.98 persons per km². The total area is 31.25 km².-External links:*...

, Kaneyama

Kaneyama, Fukushima

is a town located in Ōnuma District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 2,952 and a density of 10.04 persons per km². The total area is 293.97 km²....

, Kawamata

Kawamata, Fukushima

is a town located in Date District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,248 and a density of 135.11 persons per km². The total area is 127.66 km²....

, Kōri

Kori, Fukushima

is a town located in Date District, Fukushima, Japan. It is also known as Koori-machi.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,507 and a density of 314.34 persons per km². The total area is 42.97 km²....

, Kunimi

Kunimi, Fukushima

is a town located in Date District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,889 and a density of 287.31 persons per km². The total area is 37.90 km².-External links:*...

, Miharu

Miharu, Fukushima

is a town located in Tamura District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,454 and a population density of 267.37 persons per km². The total area is 72.76 km².-Sister city program:...

, Minamiaizu

Minamiaizu, Fukushima

is a town in Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture. It was formed on March 20th, 2006 by the merging of Tajima with the villages of Ina, Nangō, and Tateiwa to form a new administrative township.-External links:*...

, Mishima

Mishima, Fukushima

is a town located in Ōnuma District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 2,334 and a population density of 25.70 persons per km². The total area is 90.83 km².-External links:*...

, Namie

Namie, Fukushima

is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 22,068 and a density of 98.92 persons per km². The total area is 223.10 km². The town was heavily damaged in the 11 March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and hastily evacuated shortly...

, Naraha

Naraha, Fukushima

is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,230 and a density of 79.56 persons per km². The total area is 103.45 km²....

, Nishiaizu

Nishiaizu, Fukushima

is a town located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is known as the "front door" to the Iide Mountains.The town was founded in 1954 through a merger of smaller villages. In 2006, Nishiaizu residents decided to decline a merger with the city of Kitakata....

, Ōkuma

Okuma, Fukushima

is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 11,511 and a density of 146.26 persons per km². The total area is 78.70 km². In March 2011 the town was evacuated by government order due to the Fukushima I nuclear accident.-External ...

, Ono

Ono, Fukushima

is a town located in Tamura District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,190 and a density of 97.43 persons per km². The total area is 125.11 km²....

, Shimogō, Shinchi

Shinchi, Fukushima

is a town located in Sōma District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,859 and a density of 191.13 persons per km². The total area is 46.35 km².-External links:*...

, Tadami

Tadami, Fukushima

is a town located in Minamiaizu District, Fukushima, Japan. It is famous locally for its own Snow Festival, where huge sculptures and replicas of monuments are cut out of Tadami's abundant snow....

, Tanagura

Tanagura, Fukushima

is a town located in Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,959 and a density of 99.86 persons per km². The total area is 159.82 km².-External links:*...

, Tomioka

Tomioka, Fukushima

is a town located in Futaba District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,078 and a population density of 234.82 persons per km². The total area is 68.47 km². The town is famous for having one of the longest cherry blossom tunnels in Japan...

, Yabuki

Yabuki, Fukushima

is a town located in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,808 and a density of 311.55 persons per km²...

, Yamatsuri

Yamatsuri, Fukushima

is a town located in Higashishirakawa District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,570 and a density of 55.57 persons per km². The total area is 118.22 km².-Primary schools:*Uchikawa Primary School*Sekioka Primary School...

, Yanaizu

Yanaizu, Fukushima

is a town located in Kawanuma District, Fukushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,434 and a population density of 25.18 persons per km². The total area is 176.07 km²....

Gifu Prefecture

Gifu Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.Located in the center of Japan, it has long played an important part as the crossroads of Japan, connecting the east to the west through such routes as the Nakasendō...

Anpachi

Anpachi, Gifu

is a town located in the Anpachi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 15,274. The total area of the town is 18.19 km². The Solar Ark, an over 300m long photovoltaic power generation facility is located in the town....

, Ginan

Ginan, Gifu

is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 23,856. The total area is 7.90 km².-External links:*...

, Gōdo

Godo, Gifu

is a town located in Anpachi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the southwestern portion of the prefecture and is well-known for its various flora, including roses and pines., the town has an estimated population of 19,902...

, Hichisō

Hichiso, Gifu

is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 4,379. The total area is 90.47 km².- Railroad :*JR Central**Takayama Main Line - Kamiasō Station-External links:*...

, Ibigawa

Ibigawa, Gifu

is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.On January 31, 2005 the former villages of Fujihashi, Kasuga, Kuze, Sakauchi, and Tanigumi merged with Ibigawa, resulting in a nearly 20-fold increase in area....

, Ikeda

Ikeda, Gifu

is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 24,915. The total area is 38.79 km².- Railway :*Yōrō Railway** Yōrō Line: - - -External links:*...

, Kasamatsu

Kasamatsu, Gifu

is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 22,829. The total area is 10.36 km². The town of Kasamatsu was created in July 1889 when the village of Kasamatsu gained town status.-External links:*...

, Kawabe

Kawabe, Gifu

is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is well known for the lake at Kawabe Dam along the Hida River. The town was founded in 1897.- Railroad :*JR Central**Takayama Main Line - Nakakawabe, Shimoasō-External links:*...

, Kitagata

Kitagata, Gifu

is a town located in Motosu District, Gifu, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 18,389. The total area is 5.17 km². The town is completely surrounded by the three cities of Gifu, Motosu and Mizuho.-External links:*...

, Mitake

Mitake, Gifu

is a town located in Kani District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.As of July 2011, the town had an estimated population of 18,709. The total area is 56.61 km².-Rail:*Nagoya Railroad**Hiromi Line - Gōdo, Mitakeguchi, Mitake-External links:*...

, Ōno

Ono, Gifu

is a town located in Ibi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 23,796. The total area is 34.18 km².-External links:*...

, Sakahogi

Sakahogi, Gifu

is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 8,443. The total area is 12.89 km². The town was formed in 1968.-History:Sakahogi was formed on October 1, 1968 when the village of gained town status...

, Sekigahara

Sekigahara, Gifu

is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 7,965. The total area is 49.29 km².In 1600, the Battle of Sekigahara took place here.-History:...

, Shirakawa, Tarui

Tarui, Gifu

is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 28,461. The total area is 57.14 km².- Railroad :*JR Tōkai**Tōkaidō Main Line - Tarui Station-External links:*...

, Tomika

Tomika, Gifu

is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.-History:Tomika was originally established as a village in 1954, when the villages of Tomida and Kajita merged. It received town status in 1974...

, Wanouchi

Wanouchi, Gifu

is a small town located in Anpachi District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 9,976. The total area is 22.36 km².- History :...

, Yaotsu

Yaotsu, Gifu

is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu, Japan.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 11,855. The total area is 128.81 km².Yaotsu was the birthplace of Chiune Sugihara and is home to the Chiune Sugihara Memorial.-External links:...

, Yōrō

Yoro, Gifu

is a town located in Yōrō District, Gifu, Japan, on the eastern side of the Yōrō Mountains.As of July 2011, the town has an estimated population of 31,058. The total area is 72.14 km²...

Gunma Prefecture

Gunma Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the northwest corner of the Kantō region on Honshu island. Its capital is Maebashi.- History :The remains of a Paleolithic man were found at Iwajuku, Gunma Prefecture, in the early 20th century and there is a public museum there.Japan was without horses until...

Chiyoda

Chiyoda, Gunma

is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,640 and a density of 534.93 persons per km²...

, Higashiagatsuma

Higashiagatsuma, Gunma

is a town located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.The town was created on March 27, 2006 by the merger of the town of Agatsuma, and the village of Azuma, both from Agatsuma District.-Geography:...

, Itakura

Itakura, Gunma

is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma, Japan. The town lies in the southeastern extremity of Gunma, and is bordered on the north by Tochigi, the east by Ibaraki, and the south by Saitama...

, Kanna

Kanna, Gunma

is a town located in Tano District, Gunma, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 2,828 and a density of 22.20 persons per km²...

, Kanra

Kanra, Gunma

is a town located in Kanra District, Gunma, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 14,119 and a density of 241.06 persons per km²...

, Kusatsu

Kusatsu, Gunma

is a small town in Agatsuma District in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Kusatsu is situated about 1,200 meters above sea level. The active volcano Kusatsu-Shirane and the inactive Mount Tengu and Mount Motoshirane are located west of Kusatsu.-Climate:Due to the altitude Kusatsu's annual average...

, Meiwa

Meiwa, Gunma

is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma, Japan.As of September 1, 2007. the town has an estimated population of 11,291 and a density of 574.02 persons per km²...

, Minakami

Minakami, Gunma

is a town located in Tone District, Gunma, Japan. It is the largest and northernmost town in the prefecture.The town was created on October 1, 2005, when the old Minakami merged with the town of Tsukiyono, and the village of Niiharu, all from Tone District....

, Naganohara

Naganohara, Gunma

is a town located in Agatsuma District, Gunma, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,361 and a density of 47.50 persons per km². The total area is 133.93 km².-Geography:...

, Nakanojō

Nakanojo, Gunma

is a town located in Agatsuma District, Gunma, Japan.As of July 1, 2011, the town has an estimated population of 17,931 and a population density of 40.8 persons per km². There are a total of 6,059 households in town. The total area is 439.28 km² and an elevation of 400 m above sea level. The town's...

, Ōizumi

Oizumi, Gunma

is a town located in Ōra District, Gunma, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town had an estimated population of 41,098 and a density of 2292.14 persons per km²...

, Ōra, Shimonita

Shimonita, Gunma

is a town located in Kanra District, Gunma, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town had an estimated population of 9,693 and a density of 55.25 persons per km²...

, Tamamura

Tamamura, Gunma

is a town located in Sawa District, Gunma, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 38,015 and a density of 1,470.03 persons per km²...

, Yoshioka

Yoshioka, Gunma

is a town located in Kitagunma District, Gunma, Japan.As of July 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 19,161 people and a density of 934.68 persons per km².There are 6,409 households in Yoshioka within a total area of 20.50 km².-Geography:Located in central Gunma, it sits on the...

Hiroshima Prefecture

Hiroshima Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Hiroshima.- History :The area around Hiroshima was formerly divided into Bingo Province and Aki Province. This location has been a center of trade and culture since the beginning of Japan's recorded...

Akiōta

Akiota, Hiroshima

is a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.Akiōta was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Kake and Togouchi, and the village of Tsutsuga, all from Yamagata District....

, Fuchū, Jinsekikōgen

Jinsekikogen, Hiroshima

is a town located in Jinseki District, Hiroshima, Japan. The town was created on November 5, 2004 from the merger of all three towns and the one village from the district...

, Kaita

Kaita, Hiroshima

is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 29,904 and a population density of 2,165.39 persons per km². The total area is 13.81 km².-External links:*...

, Kitahiroshima

Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima

is a town located in Yamagata District, Hiroshima, Japan.Kitahiroshima was formed on February 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Chiyoda, Geihoku, Ōasa and Toyohira, all from Yamagata District....

, Kumano

Kumano, Hiroshima

is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan.Kumano-cho is famous for the manufacture of brushes called "Kumano-fude" .The town is adjacent to Hiroshima, Kure and Higashihiroshima, so it's also one of commuter towns of those cities....

, Ōsakikamijima

Osakikamijima, Hiroshima

is a town located in Toyota District, Hiroshima, Japan.This small island located in Seto Inland Sea, which separates Hiroshima Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,502 and a density of 219.75 persons per km²...

, Saka

Saka, Hiroshima

is a town located in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,059 and a density of 771.04 persons per km². The total area is 15.64 km².-External links:*...

, Sera

Sera, Hiroshima

is a town located in Sera District, Hiroshima, Japan.On October 1, 2004 the towns of Kōzan and Seranishi, both from Sera District, were merged into the expanded town of Sera....

Hokkaidō Prefecture

Abira

Abira, Hokkaido

is a town in Yufutsu District, Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.Abira was founded on March 27, 2006 by the merger of the towns of Hayakita and Oiwake, both from Yufutsu District....

, Aibetsu

Aibetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 3,610 and a density of 15.38 persons per km². The total area is 249.71 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Akkeshi

Akkeshi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Akkeshi District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. As of February 28, 2008 it has an estimated population of 11,323 and an area of 734.82 km². Lake Akkeshi is a Ramsar Site.- History :...

, Ashoro

Ashoro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Ashoro District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 8,254 and a density of 5.93 persons per km². The total area is 1,408.09 km²....

, Assabu

Assabu, Hokkaido

is a small town located in Hiyama District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō.Assabu is situated in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaidō near the Japan Sea. Assabu is around an hour's drive by car from Hakodate and 15 minutes to Esashi...

, Atsuma

Atsuma, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yūfutsu District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,959 and a density of 12.88 persons per km². The total area is 404.56 km². The annual town festival is in mid-July and is called "Inaka Matsuri" or "Country Festival"...

, Betsukai

Betsukai, Hokkaido

is a town located in Notsuke District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō Prefecture. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 16,335 and an area of 1,320.15 km² . The town is primarily agricultural, with numerous cow farms...

, Biei

Biei, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 11,313 and a density of 16.7 persons per km². The total area is 677.16 km²....

, Bifuka

Bifuka, Hokkaido

is a town located in Nakagawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 5,265 and a density of 8.33 persons per km². The total area is 672.14 km²....

, Bihoro

Bihoro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Abashiri District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name is derived from the Ainu word piporo, meaning "place of much water"....

, Biratori

Biratori, Hokkaido

is a town located in Saru District, Hidaka, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,909 and a density of 7.95 persons per km². The total area is 743.16 km²....

, Chippubetsu

Chippubetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Uryū District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 2,945 and a density of 65.30 persons per km². The total area is 47.26 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Enbetsu

Enbetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Teshio District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,192 and a density of 5.84 persons per km². The total area is 590.86 km²....

, Engaru

Engaru, Hokkaido

is a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 23,133 and a population density of 18 persons per km²...

, Erimo

Erimo, Hokkaido

is a town located in Horoizumi District, Hidaka, Hokkaidō, Japan.Erimo is famous for its strong winds, kelp , and its scenic cape, Cape Erimo erimo-misaki. The cape was made famous by Shinichi Mori's enka song. It is supposed to be a romantic place to visit. The cape hosts a population of Kurile...

, Esashi (Hiyama)

Esashi, Hokkaido (Hiyama)

is a town in Hiyama District, Hiyama Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture.One of the oldest towns in Hokkaidō, the name Esashi comes from the Ainu word for konbu, a type of edible kelp well known in Japan...

, Esashi (Sōya)

Esashi, Hokkaido (Soya)

is a town in Esashi District, Sōya Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2007, its estimated population is 9,641 and its area is 1115.67 km². The name comes from the Ainu word Esaushi, meaning "cape" - History :...

, Fukushima

Fukushima, Hokkaido

is a town located in Matsumae District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,549 and a density of 30.28 persons per km². The total area is 187.23 km².Industries in the town include squid fishing and tourism...

, Furubira

Furubira, Hokkaido

is a town located in Furubira District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,972 and a density of 21.52 persons per km². The total area is 188.41 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Haboro

Haboro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Tomamae District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 8,513. The total area is 472.49 km². The town administers the two islands of Yagishiri and Teuri.-External links:*...

, Hamanaka

Hamanaka, Hokkaido

is a town located in Akkeshi District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. As of December 31, 2007 it has an estimated population of 6,974 and an area of 427.68 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Hamatonbetsu

Hamatonbetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Esashi District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,452 and a density of 11.55 persons per km²...

, Hidaka

Hidaka, Hokkaido

is a town located in Saru District, Hidaka, Hokkaidō, Japan.-Geography:Hidaka town is divided into two wards, which coincide with the former towns of Hidaka and Monbetsu. Biratori lies between the two wards separating them. Hidaka lies in the Hidaka Mountains at a cross road leading to Sapporo,...

, Higashikagura

Higashikagura, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 9,443 and a density of 133.68 persons per km². The total area is 68.64 km²....

, Higashikawa

Higashikawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,740 and a density of 31.39 persons per km²...

, Hiroo

Hiroo, Hokkaido

is a town located in Hiroo District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 8,209 and a density of 14.28 persons per km². The total area is 596.14 km²....

, Hokuryū

Hokuryu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Uryū District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,325 and a density of 15.16 persons per km². The total area is 158.82 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Honbetsu

Honbetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Nakagawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 8,615 and a density of 23.97 persons per km². The total area is 391.99 km².-External links:* in Japanese....

, Horokanai

Horokanai, Hokkaido

is a town located in Uryū District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 1,838 and a density of 2.67 persons per km². The total area is 767.03 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Horonobe

Horonobe, Hokkaido

is a town located in Teshio District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan. There is a JR train station, Horonobe Station which connects Horonobe-town with other cities in Hokkaido....

, Ikeda

Ikeda, Hokkaido

Ikeda town is a small town in the East of Hokkaido. It is in the region of Tokachi in the sub region of Nakagawa-gun. Tokachi is blessed with almost year-round blue skies, which results in warm summers and cold winters. In the summer temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius and in winter up to minus...

, Imakane

Imakane, Hokkaido

is a town located in Setana District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,258 and a density of 11.53 persons per km². The total area is 568.14 km².-Geography:...

, Iwanai

Iwanai, Hokkaido

is a town located in Iwanai District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,700 and a density of 225.78 persons per km². The total area is 70.64 km².Iwanai is one of the oldest towns in the region...

, Kamifurano

Kamifurano, Hokkaido

is a town located in Sorachi District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 12,303 and a density of 52.56 persons per km². The total area is 237.18 km².-Sister city:...

, Kamikawa

Kamikawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,540 and a density of 5.05 persons per km². The total area is 1,049.24 km²....

, Kaminokuni

Kaminokuni, Hokkaido

is a town located in Hiyama District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.In 2008, the town had an estimated population of 6,379 and a density of 12.25 per km²...

, Kamishihoro

Kamishihoro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Katō District, Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,314 and a density of 7.59 personsper km². The total area is 700.87 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Kamisunagawa

Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,282 and a density of 117.49 persons per km². The total area is 39.91 km².- History :...

, Kenbuchi

Kenbuchi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,804 and a density of 30.20 persons per km². The total area is 131.20 km².-External links:*...

, Kikonai

Kikonai, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamiiso District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,726 and a density of 27.73 persons per km². The total area is 221.88 km²....

, Kimobetsu

Kimobetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,580 and a density of 14.26 persons per km²...

, Kiyosato

Kiyosato, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shari District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,818 and a population density of 12.96 persons per km². The total area is 402.73 km².-External links:...

, Koshimizu

Koshimizu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shari District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 5,698 and a population density of 20.42 persons per km². The total area is 287.04 km².-External links:...

, Kunneppu

Kunneppu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Tokoro District, Abashiri, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 5,882 and a density of 31.69 persons per km². The total area is .-External links:* in Japanese...

, Kuriyama

Kuriyama, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yūbari District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 14,089 and a density of 69.73 persons per km². The total area is 203.84 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Kuromatsunai

Kuromatsunai, Hokkaido

is a town located in Suttsu District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of March 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,250 and a density of 9.76 persons per km². The total area is 345.47 km²....

, Kushiro

Kushiro, Hokkaido (town)

is a town located in Kushiro District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 21,602 and an area of 252.57 km².- History :*1920 Kushiro Village split from old Kushiro Town...

, Kutchan

Kutchan, Hokkaidō

-Neighboring municipalities:*Shiribeshi**Abuta District: Kyōgoku, Niseko**Isoya District: Rankoshi**Iwanai District: Kyōwa**Yoichi District: Niki, Akaigawa**Kimobetsu and Makkari of the Abuta District lie on the southern side of Mount Yōtei.-History:...

, Kyōgoku

Kyogoku, Hokkaido

is a town located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan, at the foot of Mount Yōtei. The town borders the south ward of Sapporo, but car traffic from Kyogoku must drive over an hour through the Nakayama Toge mountain pass due to the terrain of the area.Tourists visit the town to drink...

, Kyōwa

Kyowa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Iwanai District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.Kyōwa's main economic activity is farming, with watermelon, Japanese melon, and sweet corn as major crops...

, Makubetsu

Makubetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Nakagawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.On February 6, 2006 the village of Chūrui, from Hiroo District, was merged into Makubetsu....

, Mashike

Mashike, Hokkaido

is a town located in Mashike District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 5,590 and a density of 15.52 persons per km². The total area is 369.64 km²....

, Matsumae

Matsumae, Hokkaido

is a town located in Matsumae District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan. The former home of the Matsumae Han, it has an Edo period castle, Matsumae Castle, the only one in Hokkaidō, and Ryūun-in.The total area of the town is .-Geography:...

, Memuro

Memuro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kasai District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 19,315 and a density of 35.12 persons per km². The total area is 513.91 km²....

, Minamifurano

Minamifurano, Hokkaido

is a town located in Sorachi District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 2,896 and a density of 4.62 persons per km². The total area is 665.52 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Mori

Mori, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kayabe District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan. The total area of the town is .-Demographics:On March 31, 2009 the town had a population of 18,433 and a population density of 50.1 persons per km²....

, Moseushi

Moseushi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Uryū District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,843 and a density of 82.20 persons per km². The total area is 48.55 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Mukawa

Mukawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yūfutsu District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan.On March 27, 2006 the towns of Hobetsu and Mukawa , both from Yūfutsu District merged to create new town of Mukawa...

, Naganuma

Naganuma, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yūbari District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 12,376 and a density of 73.43 persons per km². The total area is 168.36 km².-External links:...

, Naie

Naie, Hokkaido

is a town located in Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,748 and a density of 77.59 persons per km²...

, Nakafurano

Nakafurano, Hokkaido

is a town located in Sorachi District, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,673 and a density of 52.69 persons per km². The total area is 108.70 km².-Lavender & Farm Tomita:...

, Nakagawa

Nakagawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Nakagawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 1,959 and a density of 3.80 persons per km². The total area is 594.87 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Nakashibetsu

Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shibetsu District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō Prefecture. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 23,958 and an area of 684.98 km².Nakashibetsu Airport, the easternmost airport in Japan, is located in the town.- History :...

, Nakatonbetsu

Nakatonbetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Esashi District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 1,997 and a density of 5 persons per km². The total area is 398.55 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Nanae

Nanae, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kameda District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.In 2009, the town had an estimated population of 28930 and a density of 133.6 persons per km². The total area is 216.61 km².-Geography:...

, Nanporo

Nanporo, Hokkaido

is a town located in Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 9,113 and a density of 117.09 persons per km². The total area is 81.49 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Niikappu

Niikappu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Niikappu District, Hidaka, Hokkaidō, Japan.-Geography:Niikappu stretches from the Pacific Ocean of southeast Hokkaido north to the Hidaka Mountains along the Niikappu River. The town covers a total area of 585.88 km². Its highest point is Mount Poroshiri and the lowest is...

, Niki

Niki, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yoichi District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.In 2007, the town had an estimated population of 3,943 and a density of 23.55 people per km². The town covers a land area of 167.93 km².- Geography :...

, Niseko

Niseko, Hokkaido

is a town located in Abuta District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan. To the Japanese people, Niseko principally refers to a mountain range and a municipal area. However, overseas the name has come to refer to a wider area of ski resorts encompassing Hokkaido's Mount Yōtei, often referred to as the...

, Numata

Numata, Hokkaido

is a town located in Uryū District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,859 and a density of 14.43 persons per km². The total area is 283.21 km². Numata's twin city is Port Hardy, Canada.-External links:...

, Obira

Obira, Hokkaido

is a town located in Rumoi District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,010 and a density of 6.91 persons per km². The total area is 627.29 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Oketo

Oketo, Hokkaido

is a town located in Tokoro District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,527 and a population density of 7.27 persons per km². The total area is 527.54 km²....

, Okoppe

Okoppe, Hokkaido

is a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,545 and a population density of 12.82 persons per km². The total area is 362.41 km²....

, Okushiri

Okushiri, Hokkaido

is a town encompassing all of Okushiri Island, located in Okushiri District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,442 and a density of 24.5 persons per km²...

, Ōmu, Oshamanbe

Oshamanbe, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yamakoshi District, Oshima, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 31 October 2011, the town has an estimated population of 6,300 with 3,280 households. The total area is 310.75 km².-External links:...

, Otobe

Otobe, Hokkaido

is a town located in Nishi District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,665 and a density of 29.96 persons per km². The total area is 162.55 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Otofuke

Otofuke, Hokkaido

is a town located in Katō District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 44,402 and a density of 89.97 persons per km². The total area is 466.09 km².-External links:...

, Ōzora

Ozora, Hokkaido

is a town in Abashiri District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.Ōzora was formed on March 31, 2006 as a result of the merger of the town of Memanbetsu, and the village of Higashimokoto, both from Abashiri District....

, Pippu

Pippu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,342 and a density of 50.83 persons per km². The total area is 87.29 km²....

, Rankoshi

Rankoshi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Isoya District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,597 and a density of 13.23 persons per km². The total area is 449.68 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Rausu

Rausu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Menashi District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 6,202 and an area of 397.88 km²....

, Rebun

Rebun, Hokkaido

is a town located in Rebun District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan. The district and town both cover the island of the same name: Rebun Island. Rebun island is famous for its alpine flowers.-Geography:...

, Rikubetsu

Rikubetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Ashoro District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,837 and a density of 5.04 persons per km². The total area is 608.81 km².-Climate:Rikubetsu is ranked as Japan's coldest area...

, Rishiri

Rishiri, Hokkaido

is a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,684 and a density of 35.1 persons per km². The total area is 76.49 km².Rishiri Airport is located in nearby Rishirifuji....

, Rishirifuji

Rishirifuji, Hokkaido

is a town located on Rishiri Island in Rishiri District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,954 and a density of 28.5 persons per km². The total area is 105.69 km².-Geography:...

, Samani

Samani, Hokkaido

, is a town located in Samani District, Hidaka, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,466 and a density of 15.84 persons per km2...

, Saroma

Saroma, Hokkaido

is a town in the Tokoro District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.The name comes from the Ainu place name saro oma pet, meaning place of many miscanthus reeds.:...

, Setana

Setana, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kudō District, Hiyama, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of December 2008, the town has an estimated population of 10,190 and a density of 15.96 persons per km²...

, Shakotan

Shakotan, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shakotan District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,799 and a density of 12.37 persons per km². The total area is 238.20 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Shari

Shari, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shari District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 13,036 and a population density of 18.36 persons per km². The total area is 736.97 km².-External links:...

, Shibecha

Shibecha, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō of Japan. As of March 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 8,567 and an area of 1,099.41 km²....

, Shibetsu

Shibetsu, Hokkaido (Nemuro)

is a town located in Shibetsu District, Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of April 1, 2009 it has an estimated population of 5,825 and an area of 624.49 km²....

, Shihoro

Shihoro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Katō District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town had an estimated population of 6,733 and a density of 26.08 persons per km². The total area is 259.13 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Shikabe

Shikabe, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kayabe District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.The town has a total area of .-Demographics:On March 1, 2009, the town had an estimated population of 4,674 and a density of 42.3 persons per km²....

, Shikaoi

Shikaoi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Katō District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The name "Shikaoi" means "Following deer".As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,723 and a density of 14.52 persons per km²...

, Shimizu

Shimizu, Hokkaido

is located at the base of the Hidaka Mountain Range in the Kamikawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The name Shimizu is taken from the Ainu word Pekerebetsu, which means bright clean river. This town of 10,243, primary source of income is through agriculture. This town, like many others in...

, Shimokawa

Shimokawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,836 and a density of 6.47 persons per km². The total area is 644.20 km².- Rivers :...

, Shinhidaka

Shinhidaka, Hokkaido

is a town located in Hidaka District, Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. Shinhidaka is the most populous town and the economic center of Hidaka Subprefecture.-History:...

, Shintoku

Shintoku, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 6,993 and a density of 6.98 persons per km². The total area is 1,063.79 km². Surrounding towns include Sahoro, Shimizu, and Shikaoi....

, Shintotsukawa

Shintotsukawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kabato District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 7,539 and a density of 15.2 persons per km². The total area is 495.62 km²....

, Shiranuka

Shiranuka, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shiranuka District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō. As of January 31, 2008 it has an estimated population of 10,289 and an area of 773.74 km².- Etymology :...

, Shiraoi

Shiraoi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Shiraoi District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 May 2008, the town had a population of 20,371 The town was established in 1867 by the feudal lords of Sendai. Most of the area of the town is forested and parts lie within the Shikotsu-Tōya National Park.-History:Shiraoi like...

, Shiriuchi

Shiriuchi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamiiso District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,446 and a density of 27.82 persons per km². The total area is 196.66 km²....

, Sōbetsu

Sobetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Usu District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 3,046 and a density of 17.93 persons per km². The total area is 205.04 km².Sōbetsu has been twinned with Kemijärvi, in Finland since 1993....

, Suttsu

Suttsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Suttsu District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,606 and a density of 40.29 persons per km². The total area is 95.36 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Taiki

Taiki, Hokkaido

is a town located in Hiroo District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,266 and a density of 7.86 persons per km². The total area is 816.38 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Takasu

Takasu, Hokkaido

is a town in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa in Hokkaidō, Japan. Translated into English, Takasu means 'hawk's nest'. The town has a population of 7,631 people.- Geography :...

, Takinoue

Takinoue, Hokkaido

is a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,320 and a population density of 4.49 persons per km². The total area is 766.89 km²....

, Teshikaga

Teshikaga, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kawakami District, Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō Prefecture. As of December 31, 2007 it has an estimated population of 8,690 and an area of 774.53 km²....

, Teshio

Teshio, Hokkaido

is a town located in Teshio District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,782 and a density of 11.75 persons per km². The total area is 353.31 km²....

, Tōbetsu

Tobetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Ishikari District, Ishikari, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 19,330 and a density of 47.69 persons per km². The total area is 422.71 km²....

, Tōma

Toma, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of approximately 7,519 and a density of 38.54 persons per km². The total area is 204.95 km²....

, Tomamae

Tomamae, Hokkaido

is a town located in Tomamae District, Rumoi, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is typical of the small coastal towns that line the western coast of Hokkaidō.-Demographics:...

, Tōyako

Toyako, Hokkaido

is a town in Abuta District, Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. This town was formed on 23 March 2006 through the merger of the town Abuta and the village of Tōya...

, Toyokoro

Toyokoro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Nakagawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,749 and a density of 7.17 persons per km². The total area is 536.52 km²....

, Toyotomi

Toyotomi, Hokkaido

is a town located in Teshio District, Sōya, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,663 and a density of 9.46 persons per km². The total area is 520.67 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Toyoura

Toyoura, Hokkaido

is a town located in Abuta District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,653 and a density of 21.95 persons per km². The total area is 233.54 km².-External links:...

, Tsubetsu

Tsubetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Abashiri District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,102 and a population density of 9.29 persons per km². The total area is 716.60 km².-History:...

, Tsukigata

Tsukigata, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kabato District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,990 and a density of 32.06 persons per km². The total area is 151.05 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Urahoro

Urahoro, Hokkaido

is a town located in Tokachi District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,993 and a density of 8.69 persons per km². The total area is 729.64 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Urakawa

Urakawa, Hokkaido

is a town located in Urakawa District, Hidaka, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 14,814 and a density of 21.3 persons per km². The total area is 694.24 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Urausu

Urausu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kabato District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,416 and a density of 24.28 persons per km². The total area is 101.08 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Uryū

Uryu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Uryū District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 3,054 and a density of 17.68 persons per km². The total area is 190.91 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Wassamu

Wassamu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Kamikawa District, Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 4,164 and a density of 19.60 persons per km²...

, Yakumo

Yakumo, Hokkaido

is a town located in Futami District, Oshima, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 19,543 and a density of 23.08 persons per km². The total area is 955.98 km²....

, Yoichi

Yoichi, Hokkaido

is a town located in the Yoichi District, Shiribeshi, Hokkaidō, Japan.-Demographics:As of 2008, the population of Yoichi is estimated to be 21,908 with a density of 162.21 persons per km². The total area of Yoichi is 140.60 km². The climate is mild , with temperatures ranging from -6°C to...

, Yūbetsu

Yubetsu, Hokkaido

is a town located in Monbetsu District, Okhotsk Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,950 and a population density of 14.52 persons per km². The total area is 344.35 km²....

, Yuni

Yuni, Hokkaido

is a town located in Yūbari District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,410 and a density of 49.88 persons per km². The total area is 133.86 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

Hyōgo Prefecture

Hyogo Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is Kobe.The prefecture's name was previously alternately spelled as Hiogo.- History :...

Fukusaki

Fukusaki, Hyogo

is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 19,958 and a density of 432.17 persons per km². The total area is 45.82 km².-Transportation system:...

, Harima

Harima, Hyogo

is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo, Japan. The town shares its name with Harima Province, one of the old provinces of Japan. Harima was known as Ae village until April 1962...

, Ichikawa

Ichikawa, Hyogo

is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 14,305 and a density of 173 persons per km². The total area is 82.70 km².-Sister city:...

, Inagawa

Inagawa, Hyogo

is a town located in Kawabe District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 32,245. The total area is 90.41 km².-Sister cities:Inagawa has one sister city:*Ballarat, Victoria, Australia-External links:*...

, Inami

Inami, Hyogo

is a town located in Kako District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2008, the town had an estimated population of 31,512. The total area is 34.96 km².-External links:*...

, Kami

Kami, Hyogo (Mikata)

is a town located in Mikata District, Hyōgo, Japan. The town was formed on April 1, 2005 from the merger of the former town of Kasumi, from Kinosaki District, and the towns of Mikata and Muraoka, both from Mikata District....

, Kamigōri

Kamigori, Hyogo

is a town located in Akō District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2008, the town had an estimated population of 17,883 and a density of 119.87 persons per km². The total area is 150.28 km².-External links:*...

, Kamikawa

Kamikawa, Hyogo

is a town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.The town was founded on November 7, 2005 by the merger of Kanzaki and Ōkawachi, both from Kanzaki District....

, Sayō

Sayo, Hyogo

is a town located in Sayō District, Hyōgo, Japan.-Population:As of March 31, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 20,939. The total area is 307.51 km².-Merge:...

, Shin'onsen, Taishi

Taishi, Hyogo

is a town located in Ibo District, Hyōgo, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 34,503. The total area is 22.62 km².Originally the Ibo District was divided into three towns . In October of 2005 the three towns along with the town of Tatsuno merged into a single city bearing the...

, Taka

Taka, Hyogo

is a town located in Taka District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.The town was founded on November 1, 2005, as a result of the merger between the towns of Kami, Naka and Yachiyo, all from Taka District....

Ibaraki Prefecture

Ibaraki Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan, located in the Kantō region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is Mito.-History:Ibaraki Prefecture was previously known as Hitachi Province...

Ami

Ami, Ibaraki

is a town located in Inashiki District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 47,594 and a density of 732.55 persons per km². The total area is 64.97 km². Ami has a sister city relationship with Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Its current mayor is Kōji...

, Daigo

Daigo, Ibaraki

is a town located in Kuji District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 22,813 and a density of 70.03 persons per km²...

, Goka

Goka, Ibaraki

is a town located in Sashima District, Ibaraki, Japan,the north about 50 km of Tokyo.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 9,622 and a density of 417 persons per km²...

, Ibaraki

Ibaraki, Ibaraki

is a town located in Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki, Japan.The town was set to merge with Mito, Ibaraki on December 8, 2007, but following the election of a new mayor in April 2007, these plans were abandoned....

, Kawachi

Kawachi, Ibaraki

is a town located in Inashiki District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,137 and a density of 251.29 persons per km². The total area is 44.32 km².-External links:*...

, Ōarai

Oarai, Ibaraki

is a town located in Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,606 and a density of 845.45 persons per km²...

, Sakai

Sakai, Ibaraki

is a town located in Sashima District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 27,017 and a density of 580.01 persons per km². The total area is 46.58 km²....

, Shirosato

Shirosato, Ibaraki

is a town located in Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki, Japan.The town was formed on February 1, 2005, from the merger of the town of Jōhoku, the village of Katsura, both from Higashiibaraki District, and the village of Nanakai, from Nishiibaraki District....

, Tone

Tone, Ibaraki

is a town located in Kitasōma District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,258 and a density of 733.25 persons per km². The total area is 24.90 km².-External links:*...

, Yachiyo

Yachiyo, Ibaraki

is a town located in Yūki District, Ibaraki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 24,239 and a density of 410.14 persons per km². The total area is 59.10 km².-External links:*...

Ishikawa Prefecture

Ishikawa Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshū island. The capital is Kanazawa.- History :Ishikawa was formed from the merger of Kaga Province and the smaller Noto Province.- Geography :Ishikawa is on the Sea of Japan coast...

Anamizu

Anamizu, Ishikawa

is a town located in Hōsu District , Ishikawa, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 10,193 and a density of 55.63 persons per km². The total area is 183.24 km²....

, Hōdatsushimizu

Hodatsushimizu, Ishikawa

is a town located in Hakui District, Ishikawa, Japan. It is one hour from Kanazawa, Ishikawa by Nanao Line.Hōdatsushimizu was formed March 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Oshimizu and Shio, both from Hakui District...

, Kawakita

Kawakita, Ishikawa

is a town located in Nomi District, Ishikawa, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 5,387 and a density of 364.97 persons per km². The total area is 14.76 km².-External links:*...

, Nakanoto

Nakanoto, Ishikawa

is a town located in Kashima District, Ishikawa, Japan. It is the only municipality in the district. The town was founded on March 1, 2005 from the merger of three towns in the district: Kashima, Rokusei, and Toriya....

, Nonoichi

Nonoichi, Ishikawa

is a city located in Ishikawa, Japan.As of February 2011, the city has an estimated population of 51,976 and a density of 3,830 persons per km². The total area is 13.56 km²....

, Noto

Noto, Ishikawa

Noto was a town located in Fugeshi District, Ishikawa, Japan.On March 1, 2005 Noto was merged with the village of Yanagida, both from Fugeshi District, and the town of Uchiura, from Suzu District, to form the new town of Noto, in the newly-created Hōsu District, Ishikawa and no longer exists as...

, Shika

Shika, Ishikawa

is a town located in Hakui District, Ishikawa, Japan. It is one and a half hours from Kanazawa by car. National highway 249 goes through Shika.As of August 2011, the town has a registered population of 23,177...

, Tsubata

Tsubata, Ishikawa

is a town located in Kahoku District, Ishikawa, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,467 and a density of 321.14 persons per km²...

, Uchinada

Uchinada, Ishikawa

is a small beach town town located in Kahoku District, Ishikawa, Japan. It is a suburb of Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture.Demographics=As of December 31, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 26,787 and a density of 1,311 persons per km²...

Iwate Prefecture

Iwate Prefecture

is the second largest prefecture of Japan after Hokkaido. It is located in the Tōhoku region of Honshū island and contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido...

Hiraizumi

Hiraizumi, Iwate

is a town located in Nishiiwai District, Iwate, Japan. It was the home of the Hiraizumi Fujiwaras for about 100 years in the late Heian era and most of the following Kamakura period. At the same time it served as the de facto capital of Oshu, an area containing nearly a third of the Japanese land...

, Hirono

Hirono, Iwate

is the northernmost Pacific municipality in Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture, Honshū island, Japan. As of August 31, 2011 the town has a population of 19,070.-History:...

, Ichinohe

Ichinohe, Iwate

is a town located in Ninohe District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,028 and a population density of 53.41 persons per km². The total area is 300.11 km².-External links:*...

, Iwaizumi

Iwaizumi, Iwate

is a town located in Shimohei District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,145 and a population density of 12.23 persons per km². The total area is 992.90 km²...

, Iwate

Iwate, Iwate

is a town located in Iwate District, Iwate, Japan, 40° latitude.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,264. The total area is 360.55 km²....

, Kanegasaki

Kanegasaki, Iwate

is a town located in Isawa District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,188 and a density of 90.05 persons per km². The total area is 179.77 km²....

, Karumai

Karumai, Iwate

is a town located in Kunohe District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 11,304 and a population density of 46.00 persons per km². The total area is 245.74 km².-External links:*...

, Kuzumaki

Kuzumaki, Iwate

is a town located in Iwate District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,113 and a density of 18.65 persons per km². The total area is 434.99 km².The town uses many alternative energy sources.-External links:*...

, Nishiwaga

Nishiwaga, Iwate

is a town located in Waga District, Iwate, Japan. The town was founded on November 1, 2005 from the merger of the town of Yuda and the village of Sawauchi. This merger occurred under pressure from the national government of Japan and in the face of steady but significant depopulating trends in Yuda...

, Ōtsuchi

Otsuchi, Iwate

is a town located in Kamihei District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 16,727 and a density of 83.39 persons per km². The total area is 200.58 km²....

, Shiwa

Shiwa, Iwate

is a town located in Shiwa District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 33,744 and a population density of 141.17 persons per km². The total area is 239.03 km².-External links:*...

, Shizukuishi

Shizukuishi, Iwate

is a town located in Iwate District, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.As of 31 July 2010, the town has an estimated population of 18,492.- Geography :Shizukuishi is located in the Ōu Mountains. Mount Iwate, an active volcano, lies just to the north of Shizukuishi and dominates the landscape...

, Sumita

Sumita, Iwate

is a town located in Kesen District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 6,196 with a density of 18.5 persons per km². The total area is 334.83 km².-External links:*...

, Yahaba

Yahaba, Iwate

is a town located in Shiwa District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,842 and a population density of 398.96 persons per km². The total area is 67.28 km².-External links:*...

, Yamada

Yamada, Iwate

is a town located in Shimohei District, Iwate, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 20,413 and a population density of 77.49 persons per km². The total area is 263.44 km²....

Kagawa Prefecture

Kagawa Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island. The capital is Takamatsu.- History :Kagawa was formerly known as Sanuki Province.For a brief period between August 1876 and December 1888, Kagawa was made a part of Ehime Prefecture.-Battle of Yashima:...

Ayagawa

Ayagawa, Kagawa

is a town located in Ayauta District, Kagawa, Japan.The town was founded on March 21, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Ayakami and Ryōnan, both from Ayauta District.As of September 2011, the town has an estimated population of 25,294...

, Kotohira

Kotohira, Kagawa

is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa, Japan. The town is best known as the site of Shikoku's largest shrine complex, the Kotohira Shrine ....

, Mannō

Manno, Kagawa

is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa, Japan.As of September 2011, the town has an estimated population of 19,933. The total area is 194.33 km²....

, Miki

Miki, Kagawa

is a town located in Kita District, Kagawa, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 29,015 and a density of 382.88 persons per km². The total area is 75.78 km².-External links:*...

, Naoshima

Naoshima, Kagawa

is an island town administratively part of Kagawa District, Kagawa, Japan located in the Seto Inland Sea. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,583 and a density of 251.97 persons per km². The total area is 14.22 km²....

, Shōdoshima

Shodoshima, Kagawa

is a town located in Shōzu District, Kagawa, Japan on Shodoshima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea. The town was formed on March 21, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Ikeda and Uchinomi, both from Shōzu District....

, Tadotsu

Tadotsu, Kagawa

is a town located in Nakatado District, Kagawa, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 23,683 and a density of 973.01 persons per km². The total area is 24.34 km²....

, Tonoshō

Tonosho, Kagawa

is a town in Shōzu District, Kagawa, Japan. It is located on the island of Shōdoshima in the Inland Sea. Small islands on the Inland Sea, including Teshima, belong to its administrative area. As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,676 and a density of 211 persons per km²...

, Utazu

Utazu, Kagawa

is a town located in Ayauta District, Kagawa, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,821 and a density of 2,084.39 persons per km². The total area is 8.07 km².-External links:*...

Kagoshima Prefecture

Kagoshima Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Kagoshima.- Geography :Kagoshima Prefecture is located at the southwest tip of Kyushu and includes a chain of islands stretching further to the southwest for a few hundred kilometers...

Amagi

Amagi, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,192 and the density of 89.52 persons per km². The total area is 80.34 km².-External links:* in Japanese*...

, China

China, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan. , the town has an estimated population of 6,892 and a density of 129 persons per km². The total area is 53.29 km².-History:...

, Higashikushira

Higashikushira, Kagoshima

is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima, Japan.-Demographics:As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 7,122 and in 2003 the density was measured at 265.22 persons per km². The total area is 27.69 km². Approximately 2,367 of the residents are elderly or senior citizens,...

, Isen

Isen, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,532 and the density of 120.13 persons per km². The total area is 62.70 km².-External links:* *...

, Kikai

Kikai, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2008, the town had an estimated population of 8,207 and the density of 144 persons per km². The total area is 56.94 km².Kikai Airport is located in the town....

, Kimotsuki

Kimotsuki, Kagoshima

is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima, Japan.The town was formed on July 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Kōyama and Uchinoura, both from Kimotsuki District....

, Kinkō

Kinko, Kagoshima

is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima, Japan.The town was formed on March 22, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Ōnejime and Tashiro, both from Kimotsuki District....

, Minamiōsumi

Minamiosumi, Kagoshima

is a town located in Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima, Japan. The town occupies the southern part of the Ōsumi Peninsula and its name literally means "the southern part of Ōsumi."...

, Minamitane

Minamitane, Kagoshima

is a town located on the southern portion of Tanegashima in Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,997 and a density of 63.38 persons per km². The total area is 110.40 km²....

, Nagashima

Nagashima, Kagoshima

is a town located in Izumi District, Kagoshima, Japan.- Demography :On March 20, 2006 the town of Azuma, from Izumi District, was merged into Nagashima....

, Nakatane

Nakatane, Kagoshima

is a town located on Tanegashima or Tanega Island in Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,473 and the density of 68.75 persons per km². The total area is 137.78 km²....

, Ōsaki

Osaki, Kagoshima

is a town located in Soo District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,406. The total area is 100.82 km².Osaki is the birthplace of star baseball player Kosuke Fukudome.-External links:*...

, Satsuma

Satsuma, Kagoshima

is a town located in Satsuma District, Kagoshima, Japan.The town was formed March 22, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Miyanojō, Tsuruda, and a former town with the English name of Satsuma , all from Satsuma District....

, Setouchi

Setouchi, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan. Part of the town is located on Amami Ōshima., the town has an estimated population of 10,068 and the density of 41.97 persons per km². The total area is 239.91 km².-External links:* in Japanese...

, Tatsugō

Tatsugo, Kagoshima

is a town located on Amami Ōshima in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,110 and the density of 74.46 persons per km². The total area is 82.06 km².-External links:*...

, Tokunoshima

Tokunoshima, Kagoshima

left|thumb|Kametoku Port in the town. is a town in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan. It is located on the island of Tokunoshima.As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 12,656 and the density of 121 persons per km²...

, Wadomari

Wadomari, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 7,159 and the density of 177 persons per km². The total area is 40.37 km²....

, Yakushima

Yakushima, Kagoshima

is a town located in Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan. The town is on the island of Yakushima and Kuchinoerabujima.On October 1 2007, the town was formed by the merger of the towns of Kamiyaku and Yaku, both from Kumage District....

, Yoron

Yoron, Kagoshima

is a town located in Ōshima District, Kagoshima, Japan. The town is on the island of Yoronjima.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,866 and the density of 286.29 persons per km². The total area is 20.49 km²....

, Yūsui

Yusui, Kagoshima

is a town located in Aira District, Kagoshima, Japan.As of September 1, 2011, the town has an estimated population of 11,420 and the density of 79.1 persons per km²...

Kanagawa Prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the southern Kantō region of Japan. The capital is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.-History:The prefecture has some archaeological sites going back to the Jōmon period...

Aikawa

Aikawa, Kanagawa

is a town located in Aikō District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of February 1, 2010, the town had an estimated population of 41,513 and a density of 1,210 persons per km². The total area was 34.29 km².-Geography:...

, Hakone

Hakone, Kanagawa

is a town in Ashigarashimo District in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 13,339 and a density of 144 persons per km². The total area was 92.82 km².-Geography:...

, Hayama

Hayama, Kanagawa

is a town located in Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 32,386 and a density of 1,900 per km². The total area was 17.06 km²...

, Kaisei

Kaisei, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 16,263 and a density of 2,470 persons per km². The total area was 6.56 km²...

, Manazuru

Manazuru, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 8,235 and a density of 1,180 persons per km²...

, Matsuda

Matsuda, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 11,716 and a density of 312 persons per km2...

, Nakai

Nakai, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2009, the town had an estimated population of 10,042 and a density of 502 persons per km². The total area was 20.02 km².-Surrounding municipalities:*Hiratsuka*Odawara*Hadano*Ninomiya...

, Ninomiya

Ninomiya, Kanagawa

is a town located in Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 29,709 and a density of 3,270 persons per km²...

, Ōi

Oi, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 17,928 and a density of 1,250 persons per km²...

, Ōiso

Oiso, Kanagawa

is a town located in Naka District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 32,725 and a density of 1,910 persons per km². The total area was 17.18 km².-Geography:...

, Samukawa

Samukawa, Kanagawa

is a town located in Kōza District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 47,739 and a density of 3,560 persons per km². The total area was 13.42 km².-Geography:...

, Yamakita

Yamakita, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 11,863 and a density of 52.8 persons per km². The total area was 224.70 km².-Geography:...

, Yugawara

Yugawara, Kanagawa

is a town located in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the town had an estimated population of 26,729 and a density of 655 persons per km²...

Kōchi Prefecture

Kochi Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on the south coast of Shikoku. The capital is the city of Kōchi.- History :Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chosokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi family during the Edo period.- Geography...

Ino

Ino, Kochi

is a town located in Agawa District, Kōchi, Japan. The town is famous for the production of .On October 1, 2004 the village of Gohoku, also from Agawa District, and the village of Hongawa, from Tosa District, were merged into Ino, increasing its size by almost a factor of five.As of the merger with...

, Kuroshio

Kuroshio, Kochi

is a town located in Hata District, Kōchi, Japan. The town was formed on March 20, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Ōgata and Saga, both from Hata District. As of its formation but with 2003 population statistics, the town has an estimated population of 13,827 and a density of 73.4 persons per...

, Motoyama

Motoyama, Kochi

is a town located in Nagaoka District, Kōchi, Japan.- History :Since the Meiji Restoration, what is now called Motoyama town has gone through several territorial changes. In 1889, 12 villages combined to become what was called Nishimotoyama Village, which was renamed as Motoyama Village a year later...

, Nahari

Nahari, Kochi

is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,903 and a density of 137.82 persons per km². The total area is 28.32 km².-External links:*...

, Nakatosa

Nakatosa, Kochi

is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan.On January 1, 2006 the village of Ōnomi, from Takaoka District, was merged into Nakatosa.As of this merger but with 2003 population statistics, Nakatosa has an estimated population of 8,434 and a density of 43.6 persons per km². The total area is...

, Niyodogawa

Niyodogawa, Kochi

is a town located in Agawa District, Kōchi, Japan.The town was formed on August 1, 2005 from the merger of the town of Ikegawa, the village of Agawa, both from Agawa District, and the village of Niyodo, from Takaoka District....

, Ochi

Ochi, Kochi

is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,139 and a density of 63.98 persons per km². The total area is 111.58 km²....

, Ōtoyo

Otoyo, Kochi

is a town located in Nagaoka District, Kōchi, Japan. It is the only municipality in Shikoku where over 50% of the population is aged over 65.-Geography:...

, Ōtsuki

Otsuki, Kochi

is a town in the Hata District, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately 184 km away from downtown Kōchi in the southwestern corner of the prefecture....

, Sakawa

Sakawa, Kochi

is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan. It is 28km west of Kōchi City.As of February 29, 2008, Sakawa has an estimated population of 14,606 and a population density of 144.03 persons per km². The total area is 101.21 km².-Geography:...

, Shimanto, Tano

Tano, Kochi

is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,208 and a density of 489.02 persons per km². The total area is 6.56 km²....

, Tosa, Tōyō

Toyo, Kochi

is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,552 and a density of 47.94 persons per km². The total area is 74.09 km²....

, Tsuno

Tsuno, Kochi

is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan.It was formed on February 1, 2005 from the merger of the villages of Hayama and Higashitsuno, both from Takaoka District....

, Yasuda

Yasuda, Kochi

is a town located in Aki District, Kōchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,405 and a density of 64.21 persons per km². The total area is 53.03 km².-External links:* *...

, Yusuhara

Yusuhara, Kochi

is a town located in Takaoka District, Kōchi, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 3,891 and a density of 16.5 persons per km². The total area is 236.51 km².-Transportation:Railway Lines* The nearest station is Susaki Station in Susaki....

Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyushu Island. The capital is the city of Kumamoto.- History :Historically the area was called Higo Province; and the province was renamed Kumamoto during the Meiji Restoration. The creation of prefectures was part of the abolition of the feudal system...

Asagiri

Asagiri, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of September 2011 the town has an estimated population of 16,980. The total area is 159.49 km².Asagiri was created by the merger of 5 smaller towns and villages on April 1, 2003...

, Ashikita

Ashikita, Kumamoto

is a town located in Ashikita District, Kumamoto, Japan.On January 1, 2005 the town of Tanoura was merged into Ashikita.As of this merger but with 2003 population data, the town has an estimated population of 21,644 and a density of 92.7 persons per km²...

, Gyokutō

Gyokuto, Kumamoto

is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,601 and the density of 229.55 persons per km². The total area is 24.40 km².-External links:*...

, Hikawa

Hikawa, Kumamoto

is a town located in Yatsushiro District, Kumamoto, Japan. The town was formed on October 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Miyahara and Ryūhoku....

, Kashima

Kashima, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,265 and a density of 496.10 persons per km². The total area is 16.66 km².-External links:*...

, Kikuyō

Kikuyo, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 29,627 and a density of 788.58 persons per km². The total area is 37.57 km²....

, Kōsa

Kosa, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,720 and a density of 202.52 persons per km². The total area is 57.87 km².-External links:*...

, Mashiki

Mashiki, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 32,600 and a density of 496.42 persons per km². The total area is 65.67 km².Kumamoto Airport is located in Mashiki.-External links:*...

, Mifune

Mifune, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,282 and a density of 184.67 persons per km². The total area is 99.00 km².-External links:*...

, Minamioguni

Minamioguni, Kumamoto

is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,643 and a density of 40.07 persons per km². The total area is 115.86 km².-External links:*...

, Misato

Misato, Kumamoto

is a town located in Shimomashiki District, Kumamoto, Japan. From Kumamoto, Misato is about 30 minutes by car or an hour and a half by bus. While it is easily accessible by car or bus, there is currently no train service to the town....

, Nagasu

Nagasu, Kumamoto

is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,683 and the density of 910.09 persons per km². The total area is 19.43 km².-External links :*...

, Nagomi

Nagomi, Kumamoto

is a town located in Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.The town was formed on March 1, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Kikusui and Mikawa, both from Tamana District....

, Nankan

Nankan, Kumamoto

is a town in Tamana District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,553 and a density of 167.53 persons per km². The total area is 68.96 km².A main crops are rice and bamboo.-External links:*...

, Nishiki

Nishiki, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan.In 2003 the town had an estimated population of 11,904 and a density of 140.26 persons per km². The total area is 84.87 km².-External links:*...

, Oguni

Oguni, Kumamoto

is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,735 and a density of 63.76 persons per km². The total area is 137.00 km².-Sightseeing:...

, Ōzu

Ozu, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 28,673 and a density of 289.36 persons per km². The total area is 99.09 km²....

, Reihoku

Reihoku, Kumamoto

is a town located in Amakusa District, Kumamoto, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 9,154 and a density of 136.5 persons per km². The total area is 67.06 km².-External links:*...

, Takamori

Takamori, Kumamoto

is a town located in Aso District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of October 1, 2007 the town has an estimated population of 7,018 and a density of 40.1 persons per km². The total area is 174.90 km².-Geography:...

, Taragi

Taragi, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003 the town has an estimated population of 11,759 and a density of 70.89 persons per km². The total area is 165.87 km².-External links:*...

, Tsunagi

Tsunagi, Kumamoto

is a town located in Ashikita District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,620 and a density of 165.44 persons per km². The total area is 33.97 km².-External links:*...

, Yamato

Yamato, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto, Japan.The town was formed on February 11, 2005 from the merger of the municipalities of Yabe and Seiwa with the town of Soyō from Aso District....

, Yunomae

Yunomae, Kumamoto

is a town located in Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan.As of 2003 the town has an estimated population of 4,837 and a density of 99.92 persons per km². The total area is 48.41 km².-External links:*...

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....

Ide

Ide, Kyoto

is a town located in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 8,753. The total area is 18.01 km².-External links:*...

, Ine

Ine, Kyoto

is a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 2,500. The total area is 61.98 km².- History :Ine was founded on November 3, 1954 by the merger of four villages.- Politics and government :...

, Kasagi

Kasagi, Kyoto

is a town located in Sōraku District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 1,754. The total area is 23.57 km².-External links:*...

, Kumiyama

Kumiyama, Kyoto

is a town located in Kuse District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 17,125 and a density of 1,191.85 persons per km². The total area is 13.86 km².-External links:*...

, Kyōtamba

Kyotamba, Kyoto

is a town located in Funai District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 17,312. The total area is 303.07 km².The town was founded on October 11, 2005 by the merger of the former towns of Tanba, Mizuho and Wachi, all from Funai District.-External links:*...

, Ōyamazaki

Oyamazaki, Kyoto

is a town located in Otokuni District, Kyoto, Japan.As of April 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,203 and a density of 2,527 persons per km²...

, Seika

Seika, Kyoto

is a town located in Sōraku District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has a population which exceeds 35,797. The total area is 25.66 km². Seika, although largely agriculturally based, has in recent years become the center of a national project of the Kansai Science City and has been referred to...

, Ujitawara

Ujitawara, Kyoto

is a town located in Tsuzuki District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 10,169. The total area is 58.26 km².-External links:*...

, Wazuka

Wazuka, Kyoto

is a town located in Sōraku District, Kyoto, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 5,011. The total area is 64.87 km².Wazuka is mostly a farming town and prides itself in its top quality green tea actually said by many connoisseurs of tea to be no. 1 in all of Japan...

, Yosano

Yosano, Kyoto

is a town located in Yosa District, Kyoto, Japan. The town was formed on March 1, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Kaya, Iwataki and Nodagawa, all from Yosa District. The town has two train stations, Nodagawa in the Nodagawa area and Iwatakiguchi in the Iwataki area...

Mie Prefecture

Mie Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan which is part of the Kansai regions on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Tsu.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, Mie prefecture was known as Ise Province and Iga Province....

Asahi

Asahi, Mie

is a town located in Mie District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 9,502 and a density of 1,586 persons per km². The total area is 5.99 km².-External links:*...

, Kawagoe

Kawagoe, Mie

is a town located in Mie District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 13,906 and a density of 1,597 persons per km². The total area is 8.71 km².-External links:*...

, Kihoku

Kihoku, Mie

is a town in Kitamuro District, Mie, Japan. The town was founded on October 11, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Miyama and Kiinagashima.As of April 1, 2010, the town has an estimated population of 18,283 and density of 71.1 persons per km². The total area is 257.01 km². Kihoku is surrounded...

, Kihō

Kiho, Mie

is a town located in Minamimuro District, Mie, Japan.On January 10, 2006 the village of Udono from Minamimuro District was merged into Kihō.As of 2010 the town has an estimated population of 12,007 and a density of 151 persons per km². The total area is 79.66 km².-External links:*...

, Kisosaki

Kisosaki, Mie

is a town located in Kuwana District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 6,708 and a density of 427 persons per km². The total area is 15.72 km².-External links:*...

, Komono

Komono, Mie

is a town located in Mie District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 40,133 and a density of 375 persons per km². The total area is 106.89 km².-Education:...

, Meiwa

Meiwa, Mie

is a town located in the Taki District, of central Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan.In 1958, the town of Sanwa and the village of Saimei merged to form the town of Meiwa.-History:...

, Mihama

Mihama, Mie

is a town located in Minamimuro District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 9,489 and a density of 107 persons per km². The total area is 88.28 km²....

, Minamiise

Minamiise, Mie

is a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan. The town was formed on October 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Nansei and Nantō, both from Watarai District....

, Ōdai

Odai, Mie

is a town located in Taki District, central Mie, on the island of Honshū, Japan.On January 10, 2006 the village of Miyagawa, from Taki District, was merged into Ōdai....

, Taiki

Taiki, Mie

is a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan. The town was formed on February 14, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Kisei and Ōmiya and the village of Ōuchiyama....

, Taki

Taki, Mie

is a town in Taki District, Mie, Japan.On January 1, 2006 the village of Seiwa, from Taki District, was merged into Taki.As of 2010 the town has an estimated population of 15,457 and a density of 150 persons per km²...

, Tamaki

Tamaki, Mie

is a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 15,268 and a density of 373 persons per km². The total area is 40.94 km²....

, Tōin

Toin, Mie

is a town located in Inabe District, Mie, Japan.In 2010, the town had an estimated population of 25,448 and a population density of 1,123 people per km². The total area is 22.66 km².-External links:*...

, Watarai

Watarai, Mie

is a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 8,732 and a density of 64.7 persons per km². The total area is 134.97 km².-External links:*...

Miyagi Prefecture

Miyagi Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan in the Tōhoku Region on Honshu island. The capital is Sendai.- History :Miyagi Prefecture was formerly part of the province of Mutsu. Mutsu Province, on northern Honshu, was one of the last provinces to be formed as land was taken from the indigenous Emishi, and became the...

Kami

Kami, Miyagi

is a town located in Kami District, Miyagi, Japan.As of June 1, 2010, the town has an estimated population of 25,709 and a population density of 55.8 persons per km². The total area is 460.82 km²....

, Kawasaki

Kawasaki, Miyagi

is a town located in Shibata District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,512 and a population density of 38.82 persons per km². The total area is 270.80 km².The town was the site of a major battle of the Zenkunen War, in 1057....

, Marumori

Marumori, Miyagi

is a town located in Igu District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,139 and a population density of 62.70 persons per km². The total area is 273.34 km². Marumori means "circle forest" in Japanese and the town is made up of farmland surrounded by a circular...

, Matsushima

Matsushima, Miyagi

is a town located in Miyagi District, Miyagi, Japan. It is most famous as the location of Matsushima Bay, one of the Three Views of Japan, and is also the site of the Zuigan-ji, one of the most famous Zen temples in Tōhoku, Entsū-in and Kanrantei....

, Minamisanriku

Minamisanriku, Miyagi

, also spelled Minami Sanriku, is a resort town on a coastline of wooded islands and mountainous inlets. The town is in Motoyoshi District, Miyagi, Japan. It has an area of , and as of October 1, 2004 the population of the area was 19,170...

, Misato

Misato, Miyagi

is a town located in Tōda District, Miyagi, Japan.The town was formed on January 1, 2006 by the merger of the towns of Kogota and Nangō. As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 26,322 and a population density of 351 persons per km²...

, Murata

Murata, Miyagi

is a town located in Shibata District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,913 and a population density of 164.69 persons per km². The total area is 78.41 km².-Major roads:...

, Ōgawara

Ogawara, Miyagi

is a town located in Shibata District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 30 September 2011, the town has an estimated population of 23,615. The total area is 25.01 km².-External links:...

, Onagawa

Onagawa, Miyagi

is a town located in Oshika District, Miyagi, Japan. The town was formed in 1926. The town takes pride in the fact that it still has beaches with "squeaking sand", which has apparently become rare in Japan due to human induced environmental changes. Onagawa is a port town, and right at the...

, Ōsato

Osato, Miyagi

is a town located in Kurokawa District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,555 and a population density of 116.50 persons per km². The total area is 82.02 km².-External links:*...

, Rifu

Rifu, Miyagi

is a town located in Miyagi District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 31,832 and a population density of 711.33 persons per km². The total area is 44.75 km²....

, Shibata

Shibata, Miyagi

is a town located in Shibata District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 39,800 and a population density of 737.31 persons per km². The total area is 53.98 km².-Train stations:* Tōhoku Main Line: Funaoka - Tsukinoki...

, Shichigahama

Shichigahama, Miyagi

is a town located in Miyagi District, Miyagi, Japan.As of January 1, 2011, the town has an estimated population of 20,396. The total area is 13.27 km².-Geography:...

, Shichikashuku

Shichikashuku, Miyagi

is a town located in Katta District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 1,906 and a population density of 7.25 persons per km². The total area is 263.00 km².-External links:*...

, Shikama

Shikama, Miyagi

is a town located in Kami District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 7,531 and a population density of 68.9 persons per km². The total area is 109.23 km².-External links:*...

, Taiwa

Taiwa, Miyagi

is a town located in Kurokawa District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 24,963 and a population density of 110.66 persons per km². The total area is 225.59 km². The biggest, and the central community among an old town and four old villages consolidated is...

, Tomiya

Tomiya, Miyagi

is a town located in Kurokawa District, Miyagi, Japan.Tomiya was a post station during the feudal age for travelers resting in between the towns of Yoshioka and Sendai.As of 2006, the town has an estimated population of 42,982. The total area is 49.13 km²....

, Wakuya

Wakuya, Miyagi

is a town located in Tōda District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 17,417 and a population density of 212 persons per km².-Train stations:* Ishinomaki Line: Kami-Wakuya - Wakuya* Kesennuma Line: Nonodake-External links:...

, Watari

Watari, Miyagi

is a town located in Watari District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,132 and a population density of 479.88 persons per km². The total area is 73.21 km²....

, Yamamoto

Yamamoto, Miyagi

is a town located in Watari District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,944 and a population density of 278.29 persons per km². The total area is 64.48 km²....

, Zaō

Zao, Miyagi

is a town located in Katta District, Miyagi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,360 and a population density of 87.41 persons per km². The total area is 152.85 km².-Major roads:* Tōhoku Expressway:* Route 4, Route 457...

Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyazaki Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyushu. The capital is the city of Miyazaki.- History :Historically, after the Meiji Restoration, Hyūga Province was renamed Miyazaki Prefecture....

Aya

Aya, Miyazaki

is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,604 and the density of 79.87 persons per km². The total area is 95.21 km²....

, Gokase

Gokase, Miyazaki

is a town located in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.-Demographics:As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 4,965 and density of 28.90 persons per km². The total area is 171.77 km². Much of the population work as farmers and fisherman, producing sansai and seema.-External links:*...

, Hinokage

Hinokage, Miyazaki

is a town located in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,211 and a density of 18.77 persons per km²...

, Kadogawa

Kadogawa, Miyazaki

is a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,293 and the density of 160.13 persons per km². The total area is 120.48 km².-External links:*...

, Kawaminami

Kawaminami, Miyazaki

is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,385 and the density of 192.59 persons per km². The total area is 90.27 km².-External links:*...

, Kijō

Kijo, Miyazaki

is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 5,686 and the density of 38.94 persons per km². The total area is 146.02 km².-External links:*...

, Kunitomi

Kunitomi, Miyazaki

is a town located in Higashimorokata District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 22,058 and the density of 168.76 persons per km². The total area is 130.71 km².-External links:*...

, Mimata

Mimata, Miyazaki

is a town located in Kitamorokata District, Miyazaki, Japan.-Transportation:The primary form of transportation in Mimata is the car. There is one train station in Mimata and it is on the Nippō Main Line of Kyushu Railway Company ....

, Misato

Misato, Miyazaki

is a town located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki, Japan.The town was formed on January 1, 2006 from the merger of the villages of Kitagō, Nangō and Saigō, all from Higashiusuki District....

, Shintomi

Shintomi, Miyazaki

is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,128 and the density of 310.02 persons per km². The total area is 61.70 km².-Cities nearby:*Miyazaki, Miyazaki*Saito, Miyazaki*Koyu District, Miyazaki...

, Takachiho

Takachiho, Miyazaki

is a town located in Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.-Geography:Takachiho is located in the northernmost part of Miyazaki Prefecture, bordering Kumamoto Prefecture on its north and northwest sides and Oita Prefecture on its north and northeast sides. The Gokase River flows from the...

, Takaharu

Takaharu, Miyazaki

is a town located in Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of September 1, 2011, the town has an estimated population of 9,887 and the density of 116 persons per km². The total area is 85.38 km².-External links:*...

, Takanabe

Takanabe, Miyazaki

is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 22,613 and a density of 514.87 persons per km². The total area is 43.92 km².-External links:*...

, Tsuno

Tsuno, Miyazaki

is a town located in Koyu District, Miyazaki, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,201 and the density of 119.23 persons per km². The total area is 102.33 km².-External links:*...

Nagano Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Nagano.- History :Nagano was formerly known as the province of Shinano...

Agematsu

Agematsu, Nagano

is a town located in Kiso District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,034 and a density of 35.82 persons per km². The total area is 168.47 km².-External links:*...

, Anan

Anan, Nagano

is a town located in Shimoina District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 5,535 and a density of 44.9 persons per km². The total area is 123.35 km²....

, Fujimi

Fujimi, Nagano

is a town located in Suwa District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,525 and a density of 107.32 persons per km². The total area is 144.66 km².-External links:*...

, Iijima

Iijima, Nagano

is a town located in Kamiina District, Nagano, Japan. It is bordered by Nakagawa to the east, Komagane to the north, Ōkuwa to the west, and Matsukawa and Iida to the south....

, Iizuna

Iizuna, Nagano

is a town located in the north side of Nagano City, Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.The town was created through a merger of the villages of Samizu and Mure on October 1, 2005....

, Ikeda

Ikeda, Nagano

is a town located in Kitaazumi District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,647 and a density of 264.98 persons per km². The total area is 40.18 km².-External links:*...

, Karuizawa

Karuizawa, Nagano

is a town located in Kitasaku District, Nagano, Japan.As of January 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 17,833 and has a total area of ....

, Kiso

Kiso, Nagano (town)

is a town located in Kiso District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.The town was founded on November 1, 2005, when the town of Kisofukushima was merged with three villages , all from Kiso District....

, Koumi

Koumi, Nagano

is a town located in Minamisaku District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,747 and a density of 50.33 persons per km². The total area is 114.19 km²....

, Matsukawa, Minowa

Minowa, Nagano

is a town located in Kamiina District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 25,983 and a density of 302 persons per km²...

, Miyota

Miyota, Nagano

is a town located in Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.As of April 2007, the town has an estimated population of 14,231 and a density of 242.12 persons per km². The total area is 58.78 km².-External links:*...

, Nagawa

Nagawa, Nagano

is a town located in Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.The town was founded on October 1, 2005 when the town of Nagato and the village of Wada from Chiisagata District merged....

, Nagiso

Nagiso, Nagano

is a town located in Kiso District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,458 and a density of 25.27 persons per km². The total area is ....

, Obuse

Obuse, Nagano

is a town located in Kamitakai District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,317 and a density of 593.45 persons per km². The total area is 19.07 km²....

, Sakaki

Sakaki, Nagano

is a town located in Hanishina District, Nagano, Japan.As of December 1, 2005, the town has an estimated population of 16,742. The total area is 53.64 km²....

, Sakuho

Sakuho, Nagano

is a town located in Minamisaku District, Nagano, Japan.On March 20, 2005 the town of Saku, and the village of Yachiho, both from Minamisaku District, to form the new town of Sakuho....

, Shimosuwa

Shimosuwa, Nagano

is a town located in Suwa District, Nagano, Japan. It is located on Lake Suwa, a large, natural lake surrounded by mountains.As of 2006, the town has an estimated population of 22,421. The total area is 66.90 km²....

, Shinano

Shinano, Nagano

is a town located in Kamiminochi District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 9,851 and a density of 65.99 persons per km². The total area is 149.27 km²....

, Takamori

Takamori, Nagano

is a town located in Shimoina District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,838 and a density of 283.65 persons per km². The total area is 45.26 km².-External links:*...

, Tateshina

Tateshina, Nagano

is a town located in Kitasaku District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,492 and a density of 127.09 persons per km². The total area is 66.82 km².Tateshina is sister city to Oregon City, Oregon, in the United States....

, Tatsuno

Tatsuno, Nagano

is a town located in Kamiina District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 22,312 and a density of 132.01 persons per km². The total area is 169.02 km². The altitude is 723 m.-Geography:...

, Yamanouchi

Yamanouchi, Nagano

is a town located in Shimotakai District, Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,326 and a density of 57.63 persons per km². The total area is 265.93 km².The Shiga Kōgen ski resort is located in Yamanouchi.-Landmarks:...

Nagasaki Prefecture

Nagasaki Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Kyūshū. The capital is the city of Nagasaki.- History :Nagasaki Prefecture was created by merging of the western half of the former province of Hizen with the island provinces of Tsushima and Iki...

Hasami

Hasami, Nagasaki

is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan. It is known, along with neighboring Arita, Saga Prefecture for its china manufacturing....

, Higashisonogi

Higashisonogi, Nagasaki

is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 9,219 and a density of 124 persons per km². The total area is 74.25 km². There is one convenience store, four gas stations, a park, a boat pier, a hospital, 5 clinics, 2...

, Kawatana

Kawatana, Nagasaki

is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,760 and a density of 396 persons per km². The total area is 37.25 km²....

, Nagayo

Nagayo, Nagasaki

is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 42,215 and a density of 1,470 persons per km². The total area is 28.81 km².-External links:*...

, Ojika

Ojika, Nagasaki

is a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.It covers the island of the same name Ojika, located north of Gotō Islands.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 2,924 and a density of 115 persons per km²...

, Saza

Saza, Nagasaki

is a town located in Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 13,624 and a density of 422 persons per km². The total area is 32.30 km².-External links:*...

, Shinkamigotō

Shinkamigoto, Nagasaki

is a town located in Minamimatsuura District, Nagasaki, Japan.The town was established on August 1, 2004 after the merger of the towns of Arikawa, Kamigotō, Narao, Shin'uonome and Wakamatsu, all from Minamimatsuura District...

, Togitsu

Togitsu, Nagasaki

is a town located in Nishisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.As of January 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 30,023 and a density of 1,450 persons per km². The total area is 20.73 km².-External links:*...

Nara Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

is a prefecture in the Kansai region on Honshū Island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nara.-History:The present-day Nara Prefecture was created in 1887, making it independent of Osaka Prefecture....

Ando

Ando, Nara

is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 8,076 and a density of 1870 persons per km². The total area is 4.33 km².- Geography :...

, Heguri

Heguri, Nara

is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 20,420 and a density of 854.39 persons per km². The total area is 23.90 km².-External links:*...

, Ikaruga

Ikaruga, Nara

is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.Ikaruga is home to Hōryū-ji and Hokki-ji, ancient Buddhist temples collectively inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage. Other ancient temples include Hōrin-ji, also in the vicinity of Hōryū-ji....

, Kanmaki

Kanmaki, Nara

is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 24,475. The total area is 6.14 km².-Geography:...

, Kawai

Kawai, Nara

is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,691 and a density of 2,381.02 persons per km². The total area is 8.27 km².-Public schools:*****-External links:*...

, Kawanishi

Kawanishi, Nara

is a town located in Shiki District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 9,086. The total area is 5.94 km².-Geography:...

, Kōryō

Koryo, Nara

is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara, Japan. It served as Japan's temporary capital from 640-642 AD, the Kudara Palace. Kudara is a reference to the Korean kingdom of Baekje....

, Miyake

Miyake, Nara

is a town located in Shiki District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,640. The total area is 4.07 km²...

, Ōji

Oji, Nara

is a town located in Kitakatsuragi District, Nara, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 23,250 and a density of 3,321.43 people per km². The total area is 7.00 km².-External links:*...

, Ōyodo

Oyodo, Nara

is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 19,835 and a density of 521.15 persons per km²...

, Sangō

Sango, Nara

is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has a population of 23,228 people, 11,079 males and 12,094 females and a density of 2,640 persons per km². There is a total of 9,281 households. The total area is 8.80 km²....

, Shimoichi

Shimoichi, Nara

is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,404 and a density of 119.40 persons per km². The total area is 62.01 km²....

, Takatori

Takatori, Nara

is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,894. The total area is 25.77 km².-Geography:...

, Tawaramoto

Tawaramoto, Nara

is a town located in Shiki District, Nara, Japan.As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 32,595. The total area is 21.10 km². It has many temples and shrines including Jinrakuji.- Geography :...

, Yoshino

Yoshino, Nara

is a town located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan.As of September 1, 2007, the town had an estimated population of 9397 and a density of 97.93 persons per km². The total area was 95.65 km².-Geography:...

Niigata Prefecture

Niigata Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshū on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata. The name "Niigata" literally means "new lagoon".- History :...

Aga

Aga, Niigata

is a town located in Higashikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It has an area of 952.88 km² and a population of 13,865 as of April 1, 2008...

, Izumozaki

Izumozaki, Niigata

is a town located in Santō District, Niigata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,565 and a density of 125.39 persons per km². The total area is 44.38 km².-External links:*...

, Seirō

Seiro, Niigata

is a town located in Kitakanbara District, Niigata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,474 and a density of 354.67 persons per km². The total area is 37.99 km².-External links:*...

, Tagami

Tagami, Niigata

is a town located in Minamikanbara District, Niigata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,565 and a density of 426.98 persons per km². The total area is 31.77 km².-External links:*...

, Tsunan

Tsunan, Niigata

is a town located in Nakauonuma District, Niigata, Japan.As of 2003, the town had a population of 11,933 and a density of 70.08 persons per km². The total area is 170.28 km....

, Yuzawa

Yuzawa, Niigata

is an onsen town located in Minamiuonuma District in the mountains of the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, Japan.-Demographics:...

Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Okayama.- History :During the Meiji Restoration, the area of Okayama Prefecture was known as Bitchū Province, Bizen Province and Mimasaka Province.- Geography :...

Hayashima

Hayashima, Okayama

is a town located in Tsukubo District, Okayama, Japan.As of June 1, 2010, the town has a population of 12,331 and a density of 1,606.44 persons per km². This is the highest population density of any municipality in Okayama Prefecture. The total area is 7.61 km², making it the also the smallest...

, Kagamino

Kagamino, Okayama

is a town located in Tomata District, Okayama, Japan.On March 1, 2005 Kagamino absorbed the town of Okutsu, and the villages of Kamisaibara and Tomi, all from Tomata District, to form the new town of Kagamino, with a combined total area of 419.69 km²...

, Kibichūō

Kibichuo, Okayama

is a town located in Kaga District, Okayama, Japan.As of August 31, 2004, the town has an estimated population of 14,546 and a density of 54.13 persons per km². The total area is 268.73 km²....

, Kumenan

Kumenan, Okayama

is a town located in Kume District, Okayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,881 and a density of 74.82 persons per km². The total area is 78.60 km².-External links:*...

, Misaki

Misaki, Okayama

is a town located in Kume District, Okayama, Japan.As of March 1, 2004, the town has an estimated population of 17,776 and a density of 76.57 persons per km². The total area is 232.15 km²....

, Nagi

Nagi, Okayama

is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,564 and a density of 94.39 persons per km². The total area is 69.54 km².-Notable Persons:...

, Satoshō

Satosho, Okayama

is a town located in Asakuchi District, Okayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,908 and a density of 891.91 persons per km²...

, Shōō

Shoo, Okayama

is a town located in Katsuta District, Okayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,342 and a density of 209.61 persons per km². The total area is 54.09 km².This town is said to be the place Kintarō died.-External links:*...

, Wake

Wake, Okayama

is a town located in Wake District, Okayama, Japan.As of March 2011, the town has an estimated population of 15,560. The total area is 144.23 km²....

, Yakage

Yakage, Okayama

is a town located in Oda District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,864 and a density of 175.06 persons per km². The total area is 90.62 km²....

Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture

is one of Japan's southern prefectures. It consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over long, which extends southwest from Kyūshū to Taiwan. Okinawa's capital, Naha, is located in the southern part of Okinawa Island...

Chatan

Chatan, Okinawa

is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan.In 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,377 and the density of 1,936.64 per km². The total area is 13.62 km²...

, Haebaru

Haebaru, Okinawa

is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 34,020 and a density of 3174 persons per km². The total area is 10.72 km²...

, Kadena

Kadena, Okinawa

is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 13,624 and a density of 915.9 persons per km². The total area is 15.04 km². Approximately 85% of the town is controlled by the US Government including Kadena Air Base, the second-largest...

, Kin

Kin, Okinawa

is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 11,037 and a density of 294 persons per km². The total area is 37.57 km²....

, Kumejima

Kumejima, Okinawa

is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan. The town is on the islands of Kumejima, Ōjima, Ōhajima, Torishima, and Iōtorishima. Among the islands, only Kumejima and Ōjima are populated....

, Motobu

Motobu, Okinawa

is a town located in Kunigami District, Okinawa, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,481 and a density of 266.69 persons per km²...

, Nishihara

Nishihara, Okinawa

is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 34,869 and a density of 2,201 persons per km²...

, Taketomi

Taketomi, Okinawa

is a town located in Yaeyama District, Okinawa, Japan. The town includes all of the islands in the Yaeyama District excluding Ishigaki, Yonaguni, and the Senkaku Islands. This includes the islands of Iriomote, Taketomi, Kohama, Kuroshima, Hateruma, and Hatoma...

, Yaese

Yaese, Okinawa

is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan.Yaese was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami . As of February 2008, Yaese has a population of 26,758 ....

, Yonabaru

Yonabaru, Okinawa

is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,405 and a density of 3,069 persons per km². The total area is 5.02 km², making it the second smallest municipality in Okinawa....

, Yonaguni

Yonaguni, Okinawa

-History:Presently, the oldest confirmed ruins are the Tuguru Beach ruins. Due to the southern style stone tools found, it is thought that a culture influenced by Southeast Asia existed here at one time....

Osaka Prefecture

Osaka Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :...

Kanan

Kanan, Osaka

is a town located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 17,287 and a density of 684 persons per km². The total area is 25.26 km².-External links:*...

, Kumatori

Kumatori, Osaka

is a town located in Sen'nan District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 45,090 and a density of 2,620 persons per km². The total area is 17.23 km². Kumatori is home to Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences ....

, Misaki

Misaki, Osaka

is a town located in Sen'nan District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 17,632 and a density of 359 persons per km². The total area is 49.08 km². Misaki-cho is the southernmost town in Osaka Prefecture.-External links:*...

, Nose

Nose, Osaka

is a town located in Toyono District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 11,839 and a density of 120 persons per km². The total area is 98.68 km²....

, Shimamoto

Shimamoto, Osaka

is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 29,003 and a density of 1,730 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km²....

, Tadaoka

Tadaoka, Osaka

is a town located in Senboku District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 17,659 and a density of 4,382 persons per km². The total area is 4.03 km²...

, Taishi

Taishi, Osaka

is a town located in Minamikawachi District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,277 and a density of 1,008 persons per km². The total area is 14.17 km².Ono no Imoko, a politician of Asuka Period, was buried here....

, Tajiri

Tajiri, Osaka

is a town located in Sennan District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 7,909 and a density of 1,595 persons per km². The total area is 4.96 km².It is the smallest town in Osaka Prefecture...

, Toyono

Toyono, Osaka

is a town located in Toyono District, Osaka, Japan.As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 22,296 and a density of 649 persons per km². The total area is 34.37 km².-External links:*...

Saga Prefecture

Saga Prefecture

is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...

Arita

Arita, Saga

is a town located in Nishimatsuura District, Saga, Japan. It is known for producing Arita porcelain, one of the traditional handicrafts of Japan. It also holds the largest ceramic fair in Western Japan, the Arita Ceramic Fair...

, Genkai

Genkai, Saga

is a town located in Higashimatsuura District, Saga, Japan. It has an area of 36.00 km² and as of February 1, 2009 has a population of 6,496. It is currently the only municipality in Higashimatsuura District...

, Kamimine

Kamimine, Saga

is a town located in Miyaki District, Saga, Japan.-Geography:Kamimine is located in the eastern part of Saga Prefecture about east of central Saga, the capital city. It is also about west of Kurume, a major city in Fukuoka Prefecture. There is a lot of flat land in Kamimine as the town area...

, Kiyama

Kiyama, Saga

is a town located in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan on the island of Kyūshū. It can be considered part of an economic sphere with nearby cities Tosu in Saga Prefecture and Ogōri and Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture...

, Kōhoku

Kōhoku, Saga

is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is known as a crossroads for railways and national highways, and as such has dubbed itself "the navel of Saga".-Geography:*Mountains: The northern part of the city is gradually mountainous....

, Miyaki

Miyaki, Saga

is a town in Miyaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is the first town in Saga to have its name spelled in hiragana rather than kanji. It is named after the district it is located in.-Geography:...

, Ōmachi

Ōmachi, Saga

is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.-Geography:*Mountains: The northern part of town gradually becomes mountainous.*Rivers: Rokkaku River*Lakes: The northern, mountainous part of town is dotted with ponds....

, Shiroishi

Shiroishi, Saga

is a town located in Kishima District, Saga Prefecture, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Shiroshi absorbed the towns of Fukudomi and Ariake, all from Kishima District, to become the new and expanded town of Shiroshi.-Geography:...

, Tara

Tara, Saga

is a town and peninsula located in Fujitsu District, Saga, Japan.-Geography:Tara is bordered by Isahaya, Ōmura, Kashima and the Ariake Sea. On a clear day, it is possible to see the mountains across the sea. Tara includes Mount Tara and Mount Kyoga, which are two of the highest mountains in...

, Yoshinogari

Yoshinogari, Saga

is a town located in Kanzaki District, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is the result of a merger between the town of Mitagawa, and the village of Higashisefuri, both from Kanzaki District, on March 1, 2006.-Geography:...

Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Saitama.This prefecture is part of the Greater Tokyo Area, and most of Saitama's cities can be described as suburbs of Tokyo, to which a large amount of residents commute each day.- History...

Hatoyama

Hatoyama, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,390 and a density of 637.50 persons per km². The total area is 25.71 km².-External links:*...

, Ina

Ina, Saitama

is a town located in Kitaadachi District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 35,355 and a density of 2,388.85 persons per km². The total area is 14.80 km².-External links:*...

, Kamikawa

Kamikawa, Saitama

is a town located in Kodama District, Saitama, Japan. Situated on the banks of the Kanna River. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,704 and a density of 591.45 persons per km². The total area is 23.17 km²....

, Kamisato

Kamisato, Saitama

is a town located in Kodama District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 30,913 and a density of 1,058.30 persons per km². The total area is 29.21 km². Kamisato has one train station called Jimbohara Station, which is a part of JR's Takasaki line.-External links:* *...

, Kawajima

Kawajima, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 23,028 and a density of 551.97 persons per km². The total area is 41.72 km².-External links:*...

, Matsubushi

Matsubushi, Saitama

is a town located in Kitakatsushika District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 30,885 and a density of 1,904.13 persons per km². The total area is 16.22 km²....

, Misato

Misato, Saitama (town)

is a town located in Kodama District, Saitama, Japan.In 2005, the town had an estimated population of 12,077. The total area is 33.48 km2.-External links:*...

, Minano

Minano, Saitama

is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,822 and a density of 185.85 persons per km². The total area is 63.61 km².-External links:*...

, Miyashiro

Miyashiro, Saitama

is a town located in Minamisaitama district, Saitama, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 34,620. The total area is 15.95 km². The average age of Miyashiro residents is 42....

, Miyoshi

Miyoshi, Saitama

is a town located in Iruma District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 36,587 and a density of 2,391.31 persons per km². The total area is 15.30 km².-External links:*...

, Moroyama

Moroyama, Saitama

is a town located in Iruma District, Saitama, Japan.As of July 2008, the town has an estimated population of 39,298 and a density of . The total area is .-History:...

, Nagatoro

Nagatoro, Saitama

is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,329 and a density of 273.98 persons per km². The total area is 30.40 km²....

, Namegawa

Namegawa, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,328 and a density of 482.26 persons per km². The total area is 29.71 km².-External links:*...

, Ogano

Ogano, Saitama

is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama, Japan. The rugged topography consists of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers .On October 1, 2005 the village of Ryōkami, from Chichibu District, was merged into Ogano....

, Ogawa

Ogawa, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 36,147 and a density of 597.97 persons per km². The total area is 60.45 km².The town was traditionally famous for papermaking.-External links:*...

, Ogose

Ogose, Saitama

is a town in the Iruma District of Saitama Prefecture. It is noted for ume blossoms in early spring.-External links:*...

, Ranzan

Ranzan, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,629 and a density of 657.59 persons per km². The total area is 29.85 km².-External links:*...

, Shiraoka

Shiraoka, Saitama

is a town located in Minami Saitama District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 47,777 and a density of 1,920.30 persons per km². The total area is 24.88 km².-External links:*...

, Sugito

Sugito, Saitama

is a town located in Kitakatsushika District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 46,856 and a density of 1,561.87 persons per km². The total area is 30.00 km².Sugito town is 45 minutes north of Tokyo by train...

, Tokigawa

Tokigawa, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.On February 1, 2006 Tokigawa absorbed the village of Tamagawa, also from Hiki District, to become the new town of Tokigawa....

, Yokoze

Yokoze, Saitama

is a town located in Chichibu District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,739 and a density of 197.35 persons per km². The total area is 49.35 km²...

, Yorii

Yorii, Saitama

is a town located in Ōsato District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 37,548 and a density of 585.13 persons per km². The total area is 64.17 km².Hachigata Castle is located in Yorii.-External links:*...

, Yoshimi

Yoshimi, Saitama

is a town located in Hiki District, Saitama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 22,232 and a density of 575.51 persons per km². The total area is 38.63 km².-External links:*...

Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan, which forms part of the Kansai region on Honshu Island. The capital is the city of Ōtsu.- History :Shiga was known as Ōmi Province or Gōshū before the prefectural system was established...

Aishō

Aisho, Shiga

is a town located in Echi District in eastern Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The town was founded on February 13, 2006 when the towns of Echigawa and Hatashō merged. The name "Aishō" combines the first character in and the second character in ....

, Hino

Hino, Shiga

is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga, Japan.As of 2011, the town has an estimated population of 22,505 and a population density of 191 persons per km². The total area is 117.63 km²....

, Kōra

Kora, Shiga

is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,024 and a density of 587.41 persons per km². The total area is 13.66 km²....

, Ryūō

Ryuo, Shiga

is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,403 and a density of 301.06 persons per km². The total area is 44.52 km².- Geography :Ryūō is located in the center of Shiga...

, Taga

Taga, Shiga

is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga, Japan. It has developed as a shrine town of Taga-taisha, one of the most famous shrines in Shiga.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,322 and a density of 61.22 persons per km². The total area is 135.93 km².-External links:* *...

, Toyosato

Toyosato, Shiga

is a town located in Inukami District, Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,292 and a density of 937.28 persons per km². The total area is 7.78 km², the smallest town in Shiga...

Shimane Prefecture

Shimane Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on Honshū island. The capital is Matsue. It is the second least populous prefecture in Japan, after its eastern neighbor Tottori. The prefecture has an area elongated from east to west facing the Chūgoku Mountain Range on the south side and to...

Ama

Ama, Shimane

is a town located in Oki District, Shimane, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 2,543 and a density of 75.91 persons per km². The total area is 33.50 km².-External links:*...

, Iinan

Iinan, Shimane

is a town located in the Iishi District in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on January 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Tonbara and Akagi, both from Iishi District....

, Kawamoto

Kawamoto, Shimane

is a town located in Ōchi District, Shimane, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,513 and a density of 42.42 persons per km². The total area is 106.39 km².-external links:*...

, Misato

Misato, Shimane

is a town located in the Ōchi District in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the village of Daiwa and the town of Ōchi....

, Nishinoshima

Nishinoshima, Shimane

is a town located in Oki District, Shimane, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,590 and a density of 64.13 persons per km². The total area is 55.98 km².Nishinoshima is located on one of the Oki Islands.-External links:*...

, Okinoshima

Okinoshima, Shimane

is a town located on Dōgo, one of the Oki Islands, in Shimane, Japan.Japan considers the disputed Liancourt Rocks to be a part of Okinoshima.As of January 2008, the town has an estimated population of 16,214. The total area is 242.97 km²....

, Okuizumo

Okuizumo, Shimane

is a town located in the Nita District in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on March 31, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Nita and Yokota....

, Ōnan

Onan, Shimane

is a town located in the Ōchi District in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the towns of Iwami, Mizuho, and the village of Hasumi....

, Tsuwano

Tsuwano, Shimane

is a town in Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,878 and a density of 28.9 persons per km². The total area is 307.09 km²....

, Yoshika

Yoshika, Shimane

is a town located in the Kanoashi District in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.It was formed on October 1, 2005 from the merger of the town of Muikaichi, and the village of Kakinoki, both from Kanoashi District....

Shizuoka Prefecture

Shizuoka Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region on Honshu island. The capital is the city of Shizuoka.- History :Shizuoka prefecture was formed from the former Tōtōmi, Suruga and Izu provinces.The area was the home of the first Tokugawa Shogun...

Higashiizu

Higashiizu, Shizuoka

is a town located in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 14,562 and a density of 187 persons per km². The total area is 77.83 km².-Geography:...

, Kannami

Kannami, Shizuoka

is a town located in Tagata District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2010, the town has an estimated population of 39,126 and a density of 601 persons per km². The total area is 65.13 km².-Geography:...

, Kawanehon

Kawanehon, Shizuoka

is a town located in Haibara District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2010, the town has an estimated population of 8,253 and a density of 16.8persons per km². The total area was 496.72 km².-Geography:...

, Kawazu

Kawazu, Shizuoka

is a town located on the east coast of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2009, the town has an estimated population of 8,074 and a density of 80.1 persons per km². The total area is 100.79 km²...

, Matsuzaki

Matsuzaki, Shizuoka

is a town located in on the southwest coast of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan.As of February 2009, the town has an estimated population of 7,709 and a density of 90.4 persons per km². The total area is 85.23 km². Sakuramochi is a noted local speciality.-Geography:Matsuzaki is...

, Minamiizu

Minamiizu, Shizuoka

is a town located at the southern tip of Izu Peninsula in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2009, the town has an estimated population of 9,637 and a density of 87.1 persons per km². The total area is 110.58 km².-Geography:...

, Mori

Mori, Shizuoka

is a town located in Shūchi District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2010, the town had an estimated population of 19,650 and a density of 147 persons per km². The total area was 133.84 km².-Geography:...

, Nagaizumi

Nagaizumi, Shizuoka

is a town located in Suntō District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 39,865 and a density of 1,500 persons per km². The total area is 26.51 km².-Geography:...

, Nishiizu

Nishiizu, Shizuoka

is a town located in Kamo District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 9,720 and a density of 92.1 persons per km². The total area is 105.52 km².-Geography:...

, Oyama

Oyama, Shizuoka

is a town located in Suntō District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2008, the town has an estimated population of 20,968 and a density of 154 persons per km². The total area is 136.13 km².-Geography:...

, Shimizu

Shimizu, Shizuoka

is a town located in Suntō District, Shizuoka, Japan. As of 2009, the town has an estimated population of 32,205and a density of 3,640 persons per km². The total area is 8.84 km².-Geography:...

, Yoshida

Yoshida, Shizuoka

is a town located in Haibara District, southern Shizuoka, Japan. As of February 2010, the town has an estimated population of 29,872 and a density of 1430 persons per km². The total area was 20.84 km².-Geography:...

Tochigi Prefecture

Tochigi Prefecture

is a prefecture located in the Kantō region on the island of Honshū, Japan. The capital is the city of Utsunomiya.Nikkō, whose ancient Shintō shrines and Buddhist temples UNESCO has recognized by naming them a World Heritage Site, is in this prefecture...

Haga

Haga, Tochigi

is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,608 and a density of 236.48 persons per km². The total area is 70.23 km².-External links:*...

, Ichikai

Ichikai, Tochigi

is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,577 and a density of 195.78 persons per km². The total area is 64.24 km².-External links:*...

, Iwafune

Iwafune, Tochigi

is a town located in Shimotsuga District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 19,133 and a density of 409.35 persons per km². The total area is 46.74 km².-Railway:*JR East: Ryōmō Line...

, Kaminokawa

Kaminokawa, Tochigi

is a town located in Kawachi District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 30,885 and a density of 566.49 persons per km². The total area is 54.52 km².-External links:*...

, Mashiko

Mashiko, Tochigi

is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi, Japan. As of October 1, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 24,760 and a density of 277 persons per km². The total area is 89.54 km².-Culture:...

, Mibu

Mibu, Tochigi

is a town located in Shimotsuga District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 39,911 and a density of 653.42 persons per km². The total area is 61.08 km².-External links:*...

, Motegi

Motegi, Tochigi

is a town located in Haga District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 16,403 and a density of 95 persons per km². The total area is 172.71 km²....

, Nakagawa

Nakagawa, Tochigi

is a town located in Nasu District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 20,039. The total area is 192.84 km2.Nakagawa was created on October 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Batō and Ogawa, both from Nasu District....

, Nasu

Nasu, Tochigi

is a town located in Nasu District, Tochigi, Japan.As of April 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 26,629 and a density of 71.5 persons per km². The total area is 372.31 km².Nasu Imperial Villa is located there.-External links:*...

, Nogi

Nogi, Tochigi

is a town located in Shimotsuga District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,309 and a density of 869.72 persons per km². The total area is 30.25 km².-External links:*...

, Shioya

Shioya, Tochigi

is a town located in Shioya District, Tochigi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,877 and a density of 78.85 persons per km². The total area is 175.99 km².-External links:*...

, Takanezawa

Takanezawa, Tochigi

is a town located in Shioya District, Tochigi, Japan.Takanezawa was once home of the Honda R&D Plant that hand-crafted the 1990-2004 model year NSX, 1999-2003 model year S2000, and 2000-2004 model year Insight...

Tokushima Prefecture

Tokushima Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on Shikoku island. The capital is the city of Tokushima.- Tokushima Prefecture and Myodo Prefecture :Long ago, Tokushima City belonged to a region known as Myōdō-gun...

Aizumi

Aizumi, Tokushima

is a town located in Itano District, in the northeast of Tokushima, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 31,623 and a density of 1,943.64 persons per km². The total area is 16.27 km²....

, Higashimiyoshi

Higashimiyoshi, Tokushima

is a town located in Miyoshi District, Tokushima, Japan. It was founded on March 1, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Miyoshi and Mikamo, both from Miyoshi District....

, Ishii

Ishii, Tokushima

is a town located in Myōzai District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,250 and a density of 910.51 persons per km². The total area is 28.83 km².-External links:*...

, Itano

Itano, Tokushima

is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,672 and a density of 405.53 persons per km². The total area is 36.18 km².-External links:*...

, Kaiyō

Kaiyo, Tokushima

is a town located in Kaifu District, Tokushima, Japan. It was founded on March 31, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Kaifu, Kainan and Shishikui, all from Kaifu District....

, Kamiita

Kamiita, Tokushima

is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 13,126 and a density of 380.35 persons per km². The total area is 34.51 km².-External links:*...

, Kamikatsu

Kamikatsu, Tokushima

is a town located in Katsuura District, Tokushima, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 2,042 and a density of 18.62 persons per km². The total area is 109.68 km²....

, Kamiyama

Kamiyama, Tokushima

is a town located in Myōzai District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,213 and a density of 41.62 people per km². The total area is 173.31 km².-Sights:* Amagoi Waterfalls-External links:*...

, Katsuura, Kitajima

Kitajima, Tokushima

is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 20,326 and a density of 2,317.67 persons per km². The total area is 8.77 km².-External links:*...

, Matsushige

Matsushige, Tokushima

is a town located in Itano District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town haa an estimated population of 14,797 and a density of 1,129.54 per km². The total area is 13.10 km²....

, Minami

Minami, Tokushima

is a town located in Kaifu District, Tokushima, Japan.It was founded on March 31, 2006 from the merger of the towns of Hiwasa and Yuki, both from Kaifu District....

, Mugi

Mugi, Tokushima

is a town located in Kaifu District, Tokushima, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,540 and a density of 97.93 persons per km². The total area is 56.57 km².-External links:*...

, Naka

Naka, Tokushima

is a town located in Naka District, Tokushima, Japan.It was founded on March 1, 2005 from the merger of the towns of Aioi, Kaminaka and Wajiki, and the villages of Kisawa and Kito, all from Naka District....

, Tsurugi

Tsurugi, Tokushima

is a town in Mima District, Tokushima Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku in Japan.The town was formed on March 1, 2005 as a result of the merger of the towns of Handa and Sadamitsu, and the village of Ichiu, all from Mima District....

Tokyo Metropolis

Hachijō

Hachijo, Tokyo

is a town located in Hachijō Subprefecture, Tokyo, Japan. Electric power for the town is provided by a geothermal power station and by a wind farm.-Geography:...

, Hinode

Hinode, Tokyo

is a town in Nishitama District, Tokyo, Japan. As of 2005, it had a population of 16,023 and an area of 28.08 km², with a population density of 570.6/km².-Geography:The highest mountain is Mount Hinode at 902 m. The Hirai and Ōguno Rivers drain the town...

, Mizuho

Mizuho, Tokyo

is a town in Nishitama District, Tokyo, Japan. It was established on November 10, 1940, resulting from the merger of four villages and acquired additional land in 1958....

, Okutama

Okutama, Tokyo

is a town in Nishitama District, Tokyo. As of August 1, 2007, the town had a population of 6712 people, of which 3280 were men and 3432 were women. With an area of 225.63 km², it is the largest community in Tokyo. Mount Kumotori, Tokyo's highest peak at 2017 m, divides Okutama from the...

, Ōshima

Tottori Prefecture

Tottori Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region. The capital is the city of Tottori. It is the least populous prefecture in Japan.- History :Before the Meiji Restoration, Tottori encompassed the old provinces of Hōki and Inaba...

Chizu

Chizu, Tottori

is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,009 and a density of 40.11 persons per km². The total area is 224.61 km².- External links :*...

, Daisen

Daisen, Tottori

is a town located in Saihaku District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,627 and a density of 78.47 persons per km²...

, Hino

Hino, Tottori

is a town located in Hino District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,379 and a density of 32.67 persons per km². The total area is 134.02 km².-External links:*...

, Hōki

Hoki, Tottori

is a town in Saihaku District, Tottori, Japan.Hōki was formed on January 1, 2005 as the result of the merger of the town of Kishimoto, from Saihaku District, and the town of Mizokuchi, from Hino District....

, Hokueni

Hokuei, Tottori

is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan. Bordering it are Kotoura to the west, Kurayoshi to the south and Yurihama to the east.As of May 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 15,622 and a density of 273 persons per km²...

, Iwami

Iwami, Tottori

is a town located in Iwami District, Tottori, Japan.-Geography:Located in eastern Tottori, Iwami faces the Sea of Japan to the north. As of March 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 12,827 and a density of 105 persons per km². The total area is 122.38 km²...

, Kōfu

Kofu, Tottori

is a town located in Hino District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,758 and a density of 30.15 persons per km². The total area is 124.66 km².-External links:*...

, Kotoura

Kotoura, Tottori

is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan. Bordering it are the towns of Daisen to the left, Kōfu to the south, Hokuei to the east, and the city of Kurayoshi to the southeast....

, Misasa

Misasa, Tottori

is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan. It is also home to the official treasure of Sanbutsuji and the Okayama Hospital.The name "Misasa" originates from the belief that one who stays to enjoy three mornings in the town's famous hot springs will find all of his ailments cured.As of...

, Nanbu, Nichinan

Nichinan, Tottori

is a town located in Hino District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,351 and a density of 18.63 persons per km². The total area is 340.87 km².-External links:*...

, Wakasa

Wakasa, Tottori

is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 4,687 and a density of 23.52 persons per km². The total area is 199.31 km²....

, Yazu

Yazu, Tottori

is a town located in Yazu District, Tottori, Japan.As of October 1, 2006, the town has an estimated population of 19,311 and a density of 93.42 persons per km². The total area is 206.71 km²....

, Yurihama

Yurihama, Tottori

is a town located in Tōhaku District, Tottori, Japan.As of December 31, 2009, the town has an estimated population of 17,785 and a density of 228 persons per km²...

Toyama Prefecture

Toyama Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Hokuriku region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Toyama.Toyama is the leading industrial prefecture on the Japan Sea coast, and has the industrial advantage of cheap electricity due to abundant water resources....

Asahi

Asahi, Toyama

is a town located in Shimoniikawa District, Toyama, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 15,091 and a density of 66.68 persons per km². The total area is 226.32 km².-External links:*...

, Kamiichi

Kamiichi, Toyama

is a town located in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 23,026 and a density of 97.25 persons per km². The total area is 236.77 km².-External links:*...

, Nyūzen

Nyuzen, Toyama

is a town located in Shimoniikawa District, in north-eastern Toyama Prefecture, Japan.With the Sea of Japan to the north, and Kurobe River to the west Nyūzen is located in the center of an alluvial fan. The town is famous for its , as well as its tulips which became the official in...

, Tateyama

Tateyama, Toyama

is a town located in Nakaniikawa District, Toyama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 28,123 and a density of 91.51 persons per km². The total area is 307.31 km².-External links:*...

Wakayama Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Wakayama.- History :Present-day Wakayama is mostly the western part of the province of Kii.- 1953 Wakayama Prefecture flood disaster :...

Aridagawa

Aridagawa, Wakayama

-External links:*...

, Hidaka

Hidaka, Wakayama

is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,202 and a density of 155.15 persons per km². The total area is 46.42 km².-External links:*...

, Hidakagawa

Hidakagawa, Wakayama

is a town in Hidaka District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It resulted from the May 2005 merger of the town of Kawabe and the villages of Nakatsu and Miyama. As of January 1, 2007, Hidakagawa has a population of 11,478 and an area of 331.61 km² for a population density of 34.613 people per...

, Hirogawa

Hirogawa, Wakayama

is a town located in Arida District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,221 and a density of 125.80 persons per km²...

, Inami

Inami, Wakayama

is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,626 and a density of 84.71 people per km². The total area is 113.63 km².-External links:*...

, Kamitonda

Kamitonda, Wakayama

is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan., the town has an estimated population of 14,757 and a density of 256.69 persons per km². The total area is 57.49 km².Kamitonda has participated in the JET Programme since at least 2000....

, Katsuragi

Katsuragi, Wakayama

is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama, Japan.As of September 30, 2010, the town has an estimated population of 18,948 and a density of 124.88 persons per km². The total area is 151.73 km²....

, Kimino

Kimino, Wakayama

is a town located within the center of the Kaisō District in Wakayama, Japan.Kimino was founded on January 1, 2006, as a merger between the towns of Misato and Nokami, both from Kaisō District....

, Kōya

Koya, Wakayama

is a town located on a plateau atop Mt. Koya in Ito District, Wakayama, Japan. The town is known as the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism....

, Kozagawa

Kozagawa, Wakayama

is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 3,546 and a density of 12.04 persons per km². The total area is 294.52 km².- External links :*...

, Kudoyama

Kudoyama, Wakayama

is a town located in Ito District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,801 and a density of 131.27 persons per km². The total area is 44.19 km².-External links:*...

, Kushimoto

Kushimoto, Wakayama

-Demographics:The population of Kushimoto is 20,618, consisting of 9,561 men and 11,057 women. There are a total of 9,397 families.-Junior high schools:*Kushimoto Junior High School*Kushimoto-Nishi Junior High School*Nishi-Mukai Junior High School...

, Mihama

Mihama, Wakayama

is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 8,669 and a density of 677.80 persons per km². The total area is 12.79 km².-External links:*...

, Minabe

Minabe, Wakayama

is a small town located in Wakayama in the Kansai region of Japan. Situated on a small bay of the Pacific ocean and surrounded by mountains, it is a quiet and picturesque farming community of about 14,000 people. Its location has been mentioned in ancient texts since the 8th century, but the basic...

, Nachikatsuura

Nachikatsuura, Wakayama

is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 18,795 and a density of 102.45 persons per km². The total area is 183.45 km²....

, Shirahama

Shirahama, Wakayama

is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.On March 1, 2006 the town of Hikigawa, from Nishimuro District, was merged into Shirahama....

, Susami

Susami, Wakayama

is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 5,712 and a density of 32.70 persons per km². The total area is 174.70 km².- Trivia :...

, Taiji

Taiji, Wakayama

is a town located in Higashimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 1 January 2011, the town has an estimated population of 3,225 and a population density of 541 persons per km². The total area is 5.96 km². Taiji is the smallest local government by area in Wakayama Prefecture because, unlike others,...

, Yuasa

Yuasa, Wakayama

is a town located in Arida District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,020 and a density of 722.12 persons per km². The total area is 20.80 km².-External links:*...

, Yura

Yura, Wakayama

is a town located in Hidaka District, Wakayama, Japan.As of 2007, the town has an estimated population of 7,451 and a density of 242.4 persons per km². The total area is 30.74 km².-External links:*...

Yamagata Prefecture

Yamagata Prefecture

-Fruit:Yamagata Prefecture is the largest producer of cherries and pears in Japan. A large quantity of other kinds of fruits such as grapes, apples, peaches, melons, persimmons and watermelons are also produced.- Demographics :...

Asahi

Asahi, Yamagata (Nishimurayama)

is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.The town has no special relationship with another Asahi in the same prefecture.Asahi literally means "morning sun". The town is named after Asahi Mountains, which shines bright in the morning light....

, Funagata

Funagata, Yamagata

is a town located in Mogami District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,631 and a population density of 55.71 persons per km². The total area is 119.03 km².-Railway stations:*Ōu Main Line: Funagata...

, Iide

Iide, Yamagata

is a town located in Nishiokitama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 8,052 and a density of 24 persons per km². The total area is 329.60 km².-Train stations:...

, Kahoku

Kahoku, Yamagata

is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 20,031 and a density of 382 persons per km². The total area is 52.38 km²....

, Kaneyama

Kaneyama, Yamagata

is a town located in Mogami District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,138 and a population density of 44.12 persons per km². The total area is 161.79 km².-Major roads:* Tōhoku Chūō Expressway* Route 13, Route 344...

, Kawanishi

Kawanishi, Yamagata

is a town located in Higashiokitama District, Yamagata, Japan. The literal meaning of Kawanishi is "west of the river", and the river refers to the Mogami River....

, Mamurogawa

Mamurogawa, Yamagata

is a town located in Mogami District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,099 and a population density of 26.98 persons per km². The total area is 374.29 km².-Train stations:...

, Mikawa

Mikawa, Yamagata

is a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,771 and a density of 234.00 persons per km². The total area is 33.21 km².-External links:*...

, Mogami

Mogami, Yamagata

is a town located in Mogami District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 11,019 and a population density of 33.36 persons per km². The total area is 330.27 km².-Train stations:...

, Nakayama

Nakayama, Yamagata

is a town located in Higashimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,686 and a density of 406.21 persons per km². The total area is 31.23 km².-Train stations:*Aterazawa Line: Uzen-Kanezawa - Uzen-Nagasaki...

, Nishikawa

Nishikawa, Yamagata

is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,032 and a density of 17.88 persons per km². The total area is 393.23 km².-Major roads:* Yamagata Expressway : Nishikawa, and Gassan interchanges...

, Ōe

Oe, Yamagata

is a town located in Nishimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,160 and a density of 66.01 persons per km². The total area is 153.92 km²....

, Oguni

Oguni, Yamagata

is a town located in Nishiokitama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of February 1, 2008, the town has an estimated population of 9,342 and a density of 12.7 persons per km². The total area is 737.55 km².-Train stations:* JR East...

, Ōishida

Oishida, Yamagata

is a town located in Kitamurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,065 and a population density of 113.90 persons per km². The total area is 79.59 km².-Train stations:* Yamagata Shinkansen: Ōishida...

, Shirataka

Shirataka, Yamagata

is a town located in Nishiokitama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,539 and a density of 104.85 persons per km². The total area is 157.74 km².-Train stations:* Yamagata Railway Company...

, Shōnai

Shonai, Yamagata

is a town located in Higashitagawa District, Yamagata, Japan. It was created by the merger of the towns of Amarume and Tachikawa in 2005.As of 2005, the town has an estimated population of 24,921 and the density of 249.26 persons per km²...

, Takahata

Takahata, Yamagata

is a town located in Higashiokitama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 26,361 and a density of 146.42 persons per km²...

, Yamanobe

Yamanobe, Yamagata

is a town located in Higashimurayama District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 15,552 and a density of 253.46 persons per km². The total area is 61.36 km².-Train stations:* JR East**Aterazawa Line: Uzen-Yamabe...

, Yuza

Yuza, Yamagata

is a town located in Akumi District, Yamagata, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 17,239 and a density of 82.72 persons per km². The total area is 208.41 km²...

Yamaguchi Prefecture

Yamaguchi Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan in the Chūgoku region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Yamaguchi, in the center of the prefecture. The largest city, however, is Shimonoseki.- History :...

Abu

Abu, Yamaguchi

is a town located in Abu District, Yamaguchi, Japan.The town was founded on January 1, 1955.-External links:*...

, Hirao

Hirao, Yamaguchi

is a town located in Kumage District, Yamaguchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,396 and a density of 418.49 persons per km². The total area is 34.40 km².-External links:* *...

, Kaminoseki

Kaminoseki, Yamaguchi

is a town located in Kumage District, Yamaguchi, Japan.- External links :*...

, Suō-Ōshima

Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi

is a town located in Ōshima District, Yamaguchi, Japan.Suō-Ōshima was formed on October 1, 2004 from the merger of the former towns of Ōshima, Kuka, Tachibana and Tōwa, all from towns of Ōshima District....

, Tabuse

Tabuse, Yamaguchi

is a town located in Kumage District, Yamaguchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 16,354 and a density of 324.81 persons per km². The total area is 50.35 km².-External links:*...

, Waki

Waki, Yamaguchi

is a town in Kuga District, Yamaguchi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 6,637 and a density of 628.50 persons per km². The total area is 10.56 km².-External links:*...

Yamanashi Prefecture

Yamanashi Prefecture

is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Kōfu.-Pre-history to the 14th century:People have been living in the Yamanashi area for about 30,000 years...

Fujikawa

Fujikawa, Yamanashi

is a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.On March 8, 2010 the towns of Masuho and Kajikazawa merged to form the new town of "Fujikawa"....

, Fujikawaguchiko

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

is a town located in Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.As of September 1, 2011 the town has an estimated population of 26,084. The total area is 158.51 km².Lake Kawaguchi , one of the Fuji Five Lakes, features prominently....

, Hayakawa

Hayakawa, Yamanashi

is a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 1,592 and a density of 4.30 per km². The total area is 369.86 km².Hayakawa is twinned with Shinagawa, Tokyo.-External links:*...

, Ichikawamisato

Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi

is a town located in Nishiyatsushiro District, Yamanashi, Japan.It is located south of Minami-Alps and Chūō, east and north of Minamikoma District, and west of Kōfu....

, Minobu

Minobu, Yamanashi

is a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,672 and a density of 58.51 persons per km²...

, Nanbu

Nanbu, Yamanashi

is a town located in Minamikoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 10,475 and a density of 52.21 persons per km². The total area is 200.63 km²....

, Nishikatsura, Shōwa

Showa, Yamanashi

is a town located in Nakakoma District, Yamanashi, Japan.-Geography:It is located on the southwestern side of Kōfu the prefectural capital. Route 20 marks the boundary with Kōfu. Shōwa-dōri is the main road that runs through the middle of Shōwa, despite being called Shōwa Bypass by residents of the...