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Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal Chikuma participated in World War I, as part of Japan's contribution to the Allied war effort under the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.　 It was in the Japanese squadron which gave chase to the German Asiatic Squadron led by Admiral-Graf Maximilian von Spee in 1914. Chikuma was officially stricken from the Navy list on 1 April 1931, its hulk was designed Hai Kan No.3 and expended as target in 1935. The light cruiser Chikuma should not be confused with the Tone class">Tone class heavy cruiser Chikuma">Chikuma of the Pacific War period. www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Japanese_cruiser_Chikuma_(1911)   (305 words)

Encyclopedia: Nagano prefecture Nagano was formerly known as the province of Shinano, and was divided among many local daimyo during the Sengoku period. Nagano was host to the 1998 Winter Olympics, which gained the prefecture international recognition as well as gaining the prefecture a Shinkansen line to Tokyo. Nagano's current governor, Yasuo Tanaka, is an independent who has made a reputation internationally for attacking Japan's status quo. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nagano-prefecture   (3863 words)

nagano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nagano (長野市 -shi) is the capital city of Nagano prefecture, situated near the junction of the Chikuma River and the Sai River on the island of Honshu, Japan. Nagano is also the prefecture which is bordered by the highest number of other prefectures in Japan and it contains the location which is the furthest point from the ocean anywhere in Japan. Matsumoto, Nagano was the host city to the 1998 Winter Olympics. www.yourencyclopedia.net /Nagano.html   (184 words)

Nagano, Nagano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nagano (長野市) is the capital city of Nagano Prefecture, situated near the junction of the Chikuma River and the Sai River on the island of Honshu, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 361,221 with a density of 893.34 persons per km². Nagano was the host city to the 1998 Winter Olympics. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nagano   (119 words)

Encyclopedia: Nagano Prefecture Horigane (堀金村; -mura) is a village located in Minamiazumi District, Nagano, Japan. Kitaaiki (北相木村; -mura) is a village located in Minamisaku District, Nagano, Japan. Minamimaki (南牧村; -mura) is a village located in Minamisaku District, Nagano, Japan. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nagano-Prefecture   (3863 words)

Nagano, Nagano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nagano of Four Seasons Seasonal photographic guide to Nagano as well as the Japan Alps, festivals, and events. Nagano Prefecture Official website of the Nagano prefectural government. CBS SportsLine: Nagano 98 Winter Olympics Medal count, schedule, feature stories, chat, about Nagano, merchandise, Olympic history, and in depth information on all of the sports and results. www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Nagano,_Nagano.html   (294 words)

Chikuma - TheBestLinks.com - Japan, Population, September 1, 2003, ... Chikuma - TheBestLinks.com - Japan, Population, September 1, 2003,... Chikuma, Japan, Population, September 1, 2003, Square kilometer, Population... As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 64,372 and the density of 537.15 persons per kmandsup2. www.thebestlinks.com /Chikuma.html   (103 words)

Nagano #38263 #37326 #24066 is the capital city city of...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nagano #38263 #37326 #24066 is the capital city city of... "Nagano" (長野市) is the capital city city of Nagano prefecture Nagano prefecture, situated near the junction of the Chikuma River Chikuma River and the Sai River Sai River on the island of Honshu Honshu, Japan Japan. Nagano was the host city to the 1998 Winter Olympics 1998 Winter Olympics. www.biodatabase.de /Nagano   (184 words)

IngentaConnect Impacts of differential consumption by the grazing fish, Plecoglossus altivelis, on the benthic algal ... IngentaConnect Impacts of differential consumption by the grazing fish, Plecoglossus altivelis, on the benthic algal composition in the Chikuma River, Japan Impacts of differential consumption by the grazing fish, Plecoglossus altivelis, on the benthic algal composition in the Chikuma River, Japan Comparison of the algal composition on boulders with and without intensively grazed patches indicated that fish grazing decreased the abundance of diatoms and prostrate filamentous cyanobacteria and caused upright filamentous cyanobacteria to predominate. www.ingentaconnect.com /content/bsc/pre/2006/00000054/00000002/art00002?format=print   (249 words)

Profiel: Olympische Winterspelen Bijna twee jaar geleden kwam in het stadsdeel Asakawa, in het noorden van Nagano, de bobslee- annex rodelbaan gereed. In het zuiden van Nagano, in een desolaat gebied buiten de stad bij de Chikuma-rivier, ligt het stadion waar de openingsceremonie wordt gehouden en waar twee weken later de Winterspelen worden afgesloten. Het dak van de eerste indoorbaan in Japan symboliseert een bergketen zoals die te vinden is in de Japanse Alpen in de omgeving. www.nrc.nl /W2/Lab/Profiel/Winterspelen/locaties.html   (877 words)

Message   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nagano City is surrounded not only by beautiful green mountains, but also by the Sai and Chikuma Rivers. The year after that special anniversary, Nagano City hosted the last festival of peace of the 20th century, the Nagano Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Nagano City is providing information through this homepage, and I hope that you will make use of this resource by sending me your opinions and suggestions regarding municipal government. www.city.nagano.nagano.jp /english/message/index-e.html   (196 words)

nagano city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Kitashinano around Nagano city is Known for its fresh apples. The area along the Apple line on the north of Nagano city is especially one of the most famous places. Togakushi, next to Nagano city, is famous for delicious soba. www.city.nagano.nagano.jp /english/sightsee/miyage-e.htm   (296 words)

MSN Encarta - Search Results - Shinano The Shinano is on Honshū Island, flowing through Niigata and Nagano prefectures. Ueda, city in central Japan on central Honshū Island, in eastern Nagano Prefecture. Ueda is on the Shinano River (known as the Chikuma in Nagano... ca.encarta.msn.com /Shinano.html   (94 words)

Toson Shimazaki Toson (real name: Haruki) Shimazaki was born in Magome Juku, a bustling post town on the Nakasendo Highway, in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture in 1872. At the time it was seen as the beginning of modern Japanese poetry. 1872 - Born in Magome Juku, Kiso, Nagano Prefecture www.ikjeld.com /files/biographies/shimazaki_toson.html   (346 words)

nagano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Nagano Nagano (-shi) is the capital city of Nagano prefecture, situated near the junction of the Chikuma River... Nagano is also the prefecture which is bordered by... Myoga N Nabari, Nabemono, Nachi, Naga, Nagahama, Nagai, Nagako, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Nagao Takahiro, Nagaoka, Nagaokakyo, Nagareyama, Nagasaki, Nagasaki... www.wikisearch.net /nagano   (403 words)

Nagano Nagano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) NAGANO (Kyodo) A landslide Thursday buried at least three climbers on Mount Shirouma in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, killing one man and leaving a woman trapped... Nagano's Eighth has been criticized as "episodic," but for that you must blame Mahler. Rescue workers are scrambling to find more people, as boulders, some the size of houses, fall on the trekking area of central Nagano prefecture. nagano-nagano.wikiverse.org   (246 words)

Accommodation and Transport Reservation Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Narita and Nagano City are 300km apart, about 6 hours by bus, and about 3.5 hours by train. As Narita and Nagano City are 300km apart, there may be cases where accommodation in Narita is necessary, depending on plane arrival and departure times. Limited accommodation is available in Nagano city due to the housing of delegation members. www.2005sowwg.com /english/e_transport/e_trans.html   (548 words)

FAQ Nagano - English 1) Nagano to Ikebukuro, Tokyo Ikebukuro, Tokyo, to Nagano 7:30 - 11:10 7:35 - 11:15 9:30 - 13:10 10:35 - 14:15 15:30 - 19:10 16:20 - 20:00 18:30 - 22:10 17:50 - 21:30 Nagano to Shinjuku & Tokyo Stn. 2) Nagano to Shinjuku, Tokyo Shinjuku, Tokyo, to Nagano 8:00 - 11:40 8:00 - 11:40 16:30 - 20:10 17:20 - 21:00 For example, there is in front of the Education Faculty of Shinshu University, near Zenko-ji, Nagano Seikyushu Kyokai, a beautiful red-brick Anglican-Episcopal church, loved by all Nagano-ites, which will celebrate in 1998 its 100th anniversary after establishment by John Waller, a Canadian priest. www.threeweb.ad.jp /logos/shinshu/faqne.html   (1771 words)

Suzaka Wide Web   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Suzaka City is found on the Zenkoji plain in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture. This area is blessed with splendid natural beauties such as Gomiike Hafu Heights, where a million azaleas grow luxuriously, Minenohara Heights, a resort overlooking the North Alps, and the solemn Yonako Falls, chosen as one of the 100 best falls in Japan. To the west, the poetic Chikuma River runs between Suzaka City and Nagano City, the prefectural capital. www.info-g.co.jp /ksguide/sww/intro-e.html   (901 words)

About Christopher Keener I was born and raised in Stonington, Connecticut, a small coastal community on the Southeast corner of the state. I presently live in the City of Chikuma in Nagano prefecture, a brand-new city* that hosts a small hot spring resort in the mountains north west of Tokyo. Nagano Prefecture is the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics. www.sakaki.com /duck/crk-bio-e.html   (567 words)

Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix The round 2 of "hot-air balloon Japan HONDA Grand Prix" was held at the " Chikuma river fairground of sports" in Saku-shi, Nagano as the event area. Tried to delay takeoff time to expect the wind would be weak, unfortunately, the cancellation was determined at 17:00. On the launch area in the meantime, the fine play of sport kites by the members of the "Nagano sport kite flier club" was demonstrated, it made an attraction for many spectators. www.twinring.jp /english/balloon/report/2003/saku/index.html   (557 words)

Nagano - Definition up Erdmond.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 361,221 with a density of 893.34 persons per km2. Nagano was the host city to the 1998_Winter_Olympics. A famous 7th_century Buddhist temple, Zenkoji, is located here. www.erdmond.com /Nagano.html   (120 words)

OBASUTE STATION (CHIKUMA, NAGANO PREFECTURE) : Station : Columns : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri) A family stands on a platform at Obasute Station in Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture, from which the Chikuma River and a panoramic view of the Zenkojidaira basin can be seen. Until he reached his 50s, Hiroaki Tsukahara had never really given much thought to the name of his local train station, Obasute, in Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture. Ancient stories about abandoning old women can be found all across Japan, and it is believed their origins lie in Buddhist parables that warn against abandoning elderly people. www.yomiuri.co.jp /dy/columns/0004/station068.htm   (655 words)

HyperWar: USSBS: Campaigns of the Pacific War The information contained in this narrative was supplied from memory by the Japanese officers listed below and, although considered accurate in general, may be subject to minor corrections in detail after examination of translated documents. On 3 November, Admiral Nagano, Chief of the Naval General Staff, in cooperation with Admiral Yamamoto, definitely decided to attack Pearl Harbor if diplomatic negotiations with the United States failed. On 16 December however, while proceeding to Japan from Pearl Harbor, two aircraft carriers (Soryu and Hiryu), two cruisers (Tone, Chikuma), and two destroyers (Tanikaze, Urakaze) were diverted to Wake Island to assist the invasion on 23 December. www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/AAF/USSBS/PTO-Campaigns/USSBS-PTO-2.html   (3056 words)

The Bounty of Nature - Spring – Summer – Autumn – Winter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Silver Birch Forest, Yachiho Highlands in Light Rain Yachiho Village, Nagano Prefecture *2003/8....... Early Autumn / Journey along the Chikuma River: From Country to Town *2003/9....... Autumn colors – Torii Pass on the Nakasendo Highway Narakawa Village, Nagano Prefecture *2003/11...... www.photo-japan.jp /index_en.html   (730 words)

Karuizawa Prince Hotel The Nagano Main Banquet Hall is a multi-purpose communication space, fully equipped with advanced lighting, audio and visual systems. It can be divided into three rooms to accommodate a variety of functions including wedding receptions, banquets and private parties. Nagano Hall can be combined with other facilities such as the Asama International Conference Hall, which is equipped with simultaneous interpreting facilities, the Chikuma Banquet Hall and other conference rooms for large-scaled conventions. www.princehotelsjapan.com /KaruizawaPrinceHotel/karuizawa-meetingrooms.asp   (129 words)

Online Japanese dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) explanation: Taking its source in the south-eastern mountains of Nagano Prefecture and pouring into Japan Sea at Niigata city, it is the longest river in Japan (367 km long). Shinano river has 2 main branches: Chikuma river (the longest) which drains the east of Nagano Prefecture and Sai river which drains the west. Their confluent is near Nagano City in the north of prefecture. www.hikyaku.com /cgi-bin/mainword?geog+Shinano_river+dico/geogifg   (201 words)

Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix The highland city of Saku and the nature with which it is blessed is surrounded by Mt. Asama to the north, Mt. Arafune to the east and Mt. Yatsugatake to the south, with the Chikuma River running through the city from north to south. The city has the Cosmos Highway, Yamauchi Farm, Nagano Farm, Lake Misasa, the former Nakagome Junior High School famous for having the first Western-style school building to be built in Japan, and the City Museum of Contemporary Art. In addition, crowds of worshippers gather at the Hanazura Inari Shrine for the annual Hatsuuma festival and Ninenmairi ritual. www.twinring.jp /english/balloon/honda-gp/saku/index.html   (645 words)

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