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  Kanagawa Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県; Kanagawa-ken) is a geographic and political area located in the Kanto region on Honshu island, Japan.
Kanagawa is a relatively small prefecture wedged between Tokyo on the north, the foothills of Mount Fuji on the northwest, and the Pacific Ocean and Tokyo Bay on the south and east.
The Convention of Kanagawa was the event that forced open Japanese ports to the United States by Commodore Matthew Perry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kanagawa   (427 words)

  
 NEWS: Kanagawa cops
They are corrupt.'' The allegations of police wrongdoing center on Kanagawa, a prefecture (state) just south of Tokyo, where newspapers discovered an officer was fired in December for taking photo negatives held as evidence and trying to force a woman who appeared in them to pay him off and have sex with him.
But the Kanagawa force's handling of the current scandal has fueled criticism that police feel neither a responsibility to be honest with the public or to strictly discipline their own.
Kanagawa police chief Takeo Miyama gathered police officials together for a special meeting earlier this week, and acknowledged that mistakes were made.
www.mail-archive.com /fukuzawa@ucsd.edu/msg08946.html   (675 words)

  
 Get a Driver's License, Pass the Driving Test in Japan
For example, the entire Kanagawa Prefecture is served by the licensing center in Futamatagawa, and all of Tokyo is served by the licensing center in Fuchyu.
At the Kanagawa center, there was a machine by a set of windows where I paid 1,100 yen and got a ticket.
Remember these are tips for the driving course at the Kanagawa testing center, and they may not apply to other center (or in the future or if you are testing with a standard gear shift).
www.globalcompassion.com /driving.htm   (3970 words)

  
 Kanagawa hostels and cheap hotels. Book hostels in Kanagawa Japan using our secure reservation system with instant ...
The climate of Kanagawa Prefecture is so mild that it is generally comfortable to live throughout a year: the mean air temperature is 15-16 degrees C,and the average annual rainfall in plains is approximately 1,500mm.
The southern park of Kanagawa Prefecture is the mountainous range of Tanzawa.approximatey 1300m above sea and to the south of it,there is Hakone Mount,contained in the Fuji volcanic zone,where many hot springs spout.
In the center of the prefecture Sagami River flows,in the west Sakawa River runs,and on the boundary between Kanagawa Prefecture and Tokyo Metropolis,Tamagawa River gons through large plains formed by it.The southeastern region is a hilly country that divides Sagami Bay from Tokyo Bay.
www.rooms-japan.com /hostels/kanagawa.html   (322 words)

  
 C&EN: COVER STORY - SHIN-ETSU'S MAESTRO
But it is clearly the case in Japan, where the views of Chihiro Kanagawa, president and chief executive officer of Shin-Etsu Chemical, are regularly reported by the mainstream business media.
Kanagawa is one of those people who don't slow down as they get older.
Kanagawa says the production process used by the plants in Texas is "completely reliable," adding that there hasn't been an accident in 30 years.
pubs.acs.org /cen/coverstory/8040/8040coverstory.html   (1135 words)

  
 C&EN: COVER STORY - SHIN-ETSU'S MAESTRO
But in the past year, Kanagawa says, the market for optical fiber has "not gone down--it has crashed." He notes that optical fiber was selling for $100 per km in the summer of 2001; it now sells for $15 per km.
Kanagawa says he has no intention of stepping down, even though, at 76, he is more than 10 years past the mandatory retirement age at most large Japanese companies.
Kanagawa believes that, without a civic revolution leading to the respect of individual rights, China lacks "the really fundamental characteristic of the modern capitalistic world, based on the individual, and the dignity of the individual."
pubs.acs.org /cen/coverstory/8040/print/8040coverstory.html   (2781 words)

  
 Hiro Kanagawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
As the lights dimmed and the spotlight was centred on the stage, Kanagawa entranced the entire audience with the strength of his voice, his movements, and his spoken word.
Written by Craig Takeuchi and Hiro Kanagawa, the monologue described the journey and struggles of the first immigrants and the current struggles of Nikkei youth as they step forward into Canadian society.
Kanagawa is a full-time actor and playwright with co-starring credits on the Outer Limits, Viper, and the X- Files and a recurring role on the series Cold Squad.
www.shinnova.com /nnhcs/Old/984kn-e.htm   (267 words)

  
 Gold Coast City Council - Kanagawa, Japan
Kanagawa is located at the centre of Honshu, the main island of Japan, and stretches approximately 60km from North to South and 80km from East to West.
The nation’s capital, Tokyo, borders Kanagawa to the west and the Pacific Ocean lies to the South.
The land area of Kanagawa is 2413 square kilometres making it the fifth smallest prefecture.
www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au /t_std.asp?PID=3413   (111 words)

  
 Kanagawa --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Concluded by representatives of the United States and Japan at Kanagawa (now part of Yokohama), it marked the end of Japan's period of seclusion (1639–1854).
During the Tokugawa period (1603–1867) it was a local trade centre for the surrounding sericultural region.
It is bordered by the ken (prefectures) of Saitama (north), Chiba (east), Yamanashi (west), and Kanagawa (southwest) and by Tokyo Bay (southeast).
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9044518   (610 words)

  
 Kanagawa on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Flowers and dairy products are produced in Kanagawa, and fishing is an important industry.
Kanagawa police hid policeman's drug use: police sources
HAYAMAMACHI, JAPAN-- The Emperor and Empress walk along the seashore in Hayamamachi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Wednesday, January 3, 2005, after arriving at a nearby Imperial villa earlier in the morning.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/K/Kanagawa.asp   (397 words)

  
 Kanagawa University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kanagawa is a private university established in 1929.
Kanagawa presently has exchange relationships with universities in the UK, Thailand, China, Spain, Australia, Mexico, Switzerland, US and Canada.
Kanagawa has 130 recognized sports and cultural clubs, as well as 180 informal ones accommodating a wide range of interests.
www.business.uvic.ca /011_International/158.html   (349 words)

  
 Yokohama, Kanagawa Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Yokohama (Japanese: 横浜市; -shi) is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.
Yokohama was designated as a foreign port instead of Kanagawa, which the Tokugawa shogunate feared was too close to the Tokaido, a strategic highway connecting Edo to Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka.
The Port of Yokohama was opened in 1859 and quickly became the base of most foreign trade in Japan.
www.variedtastes.com /encyclopedia/Yokohama,_Kanagawa   (934 words)

  
 Convention of Kanagawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On March 31, 1854, the Convention of Kanagawa (Japanese: 神奈川条約, Kanagawa Jōyaku, or 日米和親条約, Nichibei Washin Jōyaku) was used by Commodore Matthew Perry of the U.S. Navy to force the opening of the Japanese ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade and ended Japan's 200 year policy of seclusion (Sakoku).
For the Emperor to interact in any way with foreigners was out of the question.
After the Treaty of Kanagawa was concluded, similar treaties were negotiated by the Russians and the British.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Convention_of_Kanagawa   (215 words)

  
 hotels in Kanagawa – Japan Hotels – Best Rate Hotels
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www.transcanadaweb.com /International/Japan/Kanagawa.html   (661 words)

  
 Kanagawa University High School - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Kanagawa University High School lies in a quiet neighborhood near one of Japan's biggest ports.
Kanagawa High School's multimedia classroom uses dozens of computers to teach students to generate computer graphics, use word-processing software, and create their own Websites.
The aim is to enable kids to use computer technology as a tool for self-expression.
web-japan.org /kidsweb/school/kanagawa-u   (242 words)

  
 Kanagawa Trade Promotion Corporation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kanagawa Trade Promotion Corporation (KTPC) is a nonprofit organization established in 1971 for the purpose of promoting local trade and industry in Kanagawa Prefecture.
These KTPC's activities are fully supported and guided by the Kanagawa Prefectural Government, the municipal governments of cities in Kanagawa Prefecture and other associated public organizations.
To help local enterprises exploit their business opportunities, KTPC opens a specific home page on its web site to introduce local enterprises and their products to potential users and consumers both in domestic and overseas markets.
www.ktpc.or.jp /index_e.html   (146 words)

  
 Directory - Regional: Asia: Japan: Prefectures: Kanagawa
Kanagawa Now  · cached · Provides up-to-date information about festivals and events in Kanagawa.
Clickable Map of Kanagawa Prefecture  · Guide maps and regional information on Kanagawa.
Tennis Kanagawa  · Free club for people to play tennis in the Kanagawa area.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=25206   (261 words)

  
 Kanagawa @ WiRELEFT.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kanagawa Prefecture located in the west of Tokyo Metropolis.
In the past week alone, police in Kanagawa prefecture, just west of Tokyo, were called out to capture a green iguana and a 26-inch giant salamander, while a...
Kanagawa mayor protests joint use of camp by Japanese, US forcesJapan Today, Japan - Oct 5, 2005TOKYO — Zama Mayor Katsuji Hoshino protested Wednesday against a plan that the Japanese and US governments are reportedly considering under which the US...
www.wireleft.com /kanagawa   (1120 words)

  
 The Japan Times Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) Local officials inspected a farm Monday in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, after it was announced Sunday that the farm had kept a cow that had mad cow disease, the 10th such case in Japan.
The prefectural officials visited the farm to examine the feed given to the animal, which was slaughtered Friday, and to check the health of some 60 other cows kept there.
The prefecture plans to question a former farmer in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, who had kept the cow until it was sold to the Hiratsuka farm last June, prefectural officials said.
www.japantimes.co.jp /cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20040224a4.htm   (379 words)

  
 Regional Asia Japan Prefectures Kanagawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Clickable Map of Kanagawa Prefecture - Guide maps and regional information on Kanagawa.
Kanagawa Now - Provides up-to-date information about festivals and events in Kanagawa.
Tennis Kanagawa - Free club for people to play tennis in the Kanagawa area.
www.iper1.com /iper1-odp/scat/id/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Kanagawa   (293 words)

  
 Kanagawa Now! International - Welcome to Kanagawa -
Kanagawa Prefecture, located in the west of Tokyo Metropolis, It's blessed with a mild climate and abundant nature, easy and comfortable travel, welcomes many foreigners from different countries.
There are many tourist spots, such as the International port of Yokohama, the hot spring resort of Hakone as a part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National park, the ancient capital of Kamakura and The green Tanzawa Range.
Kanagawa Prefecture updates "The Latest Festival and Event News at Kanagawa" every month.
www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp /index-e.html   (103 words)

  
 TownNet.com - World > Asia > Japan > Kanagawa
Kanagawa is popular prefecture because of having beautiful nature and old history.
A non-official website for Fujino Township, including an introduction to its "Art Village" plan, everyday life, things to do, and thoughts on small towns in "post-bubble" Japan.
website provides up-to-date information about festivals and events of all cities, towns and villages in Kanagawa prefecture, JAPAN in addition tourist information.
www.townnet.com /world/asia/japan/kanagawa.html   (334 words)

  
 Kanagawa Japan hotels & travel information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
For information about travelling to Kanagawa or for destination guides about other cities in Japan, go to our Travel Guides page.
Information about hotels in Kanagawa, Japan is subject to change at very short notice and confirmation of its accuracy should be sought whenever possible.
Leading Hotels.com is not responsible for breach of contract or any intentional or negligent action on the part of third party suppliers, which results in any loss, damage, delay or injury to you or your travel companions.
www.leadinghotels.com /hotels/Japan-Kanagawa.html   (260 words)

  
 Kanagawa hotels and Kanagawa Japan Accommodation - Hotel.com.au Hotel Reservations
Enter your travel dates and click 'Go' in the search box on the left to instantly check room rates and availability of Kanagawa hotel accommodation.
Please also see the Kanagawa hotel categories shown on the left including cheap, budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation.
Book with Hotel.com.au, if you then find a better Internet rate elsewhere for the same hotel on the same dates, we will match the room rate plus give you 10% of the difference *conditions apply.
www.hotel.com.au /cities/Kanagawa-Japan-hotels.asp   (246 words)

  
 Odawara Hockey Association
Hakone, Kanagawa, a great place for fishing and water sports.
If there is enough interest we may be able to start some kind of international league for Kanagawa.
The OHA is a group of families that enjoy and play hockey together in Kanagawa.
www.eikaiwa1.com /OHA.html   (764 words)

  
 Guide U UK Japan : Prefectures : Kanagawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Provides up-to-date info about festivals and events in Kanagawa.
Established in 1971 to promote trade and manufacturing in Kanagawa.
Red stylized Kanji character of Ka of Kanagawa on white field.
dotukdirectory.co.uk /global/Japan/Prefectures/Kanagawa/Odawara_City   (60 words)

  
 camellia-homepage
88photos of 20 camellias of KANAGAWA nature center6, apr 2003.
Kanagawa Nature Center in Atsugi city (143 photos)
I visited Kanagawa Nature Center in Atsugi city several times in 1997 season.
www.ykanda.jp /camellia.html   (821 words)

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