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| | The Chubu Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) |
 | | In Chubu, diverse nature remains from Japan's most prominent mountainous area with mountains over 3,000 meters to the beautiful beaches spreading along the Pacific Ocean, in national parks such as Chubu Mountains National Park, South Alps National Park and Ise Shima National Park and many other recreational facilities which fully utilize the natural surroundings. |
 | | The 3,000-meter-class mountains in the central area of Chubu is generally called the Japan Alps, forming a beautiful skyline from north to south, and bustling with many skiers in the winter. |
 | | In addition, there is the Suzuka Circuit where the F1 (Formula One) Grand Prix, the race of all races in motor sports, has been held since 1987, and Shima Spain Village which opened in 1993, a Spanish town theme park with hotel and residential facilities, both of them attracting many tourists. |
| www.shatchy.ne.jp /cef/english/chubu/recreation.html (237 words) |
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