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  Matsuyama, Ehime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matsuyama (松山市; -shi) is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on the Shikoku island of Japan.
Eight of the eighty-eight temples in the Shikoku Pilgrimage are in Matsuyama.
Matsuyama is one of the Japanese cities that did not abolish their street car systems.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matsuyama   (393 words)

  
 Ehime Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Located in the northwestern part of Shikoku, Ehime faces the Seto inland sea to the north and is bordered by Kagawa and Tokushima in the east and Kochi in the south.
The rural areas of the prefecture mostly engage in agricultural and fishing industires, and are particularly known for citrus fruit such as mikan (tangerine) and iyokan and cultured pearls.
Ehime is said to physically resemble the shape of a Tiger, but one of the most famous symbols for the prefecture is the Mikan, or mandarin orange, which grow in abundance near many seaside communities.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ehime_prefecture   (730 words)

  
 Information of Ehime   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Its capital, Matsuyama, is the largest city on Shikoku, with a population of over 500,000 and an abundance of historical and cultural resources such as the famous Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Hot Spring Spa, the oldest bathing area in Japan.
Ehime, which sounds feminine to Japanese ears and literally means "beautiful maiden", is blessed by a mild climate with an average low of 5.3degrees C (42degrees F)in January and an average high of 27degrees C(81degrees F)in August.
Iyo, the old name for Ehime, is said to have first appeared as the name for the island of Shikoku in the "Kojiki" (Record of Ancient Matters) and the "Nihon Shoki" (Chronicles of Japan), both written in the early eighth century.
www.pref.ehime.jp /kokusai/e-seika1.htm   (631 words)

  
 Ehime - Wikipédia
Localizada na parte noroeste de Shikoku, Ehime faz fronteira com o mar interior de Seto a norte; com as províncias de Kagawa e Tokushima, a leste e com a província de Kochi no sul.
A área que circunda Matsuyama tem uma actividade econonómica importante que inclui construção naval, indústria química, refinarias de petróleo, além de produção têxtil e de pasta de papel.
Ehime significa "donzela formosa" - o vocábulo foi escrito pela primeira vez no livro clássico japonês Kojiki, referindo-se a esta região (愛比売).
pt.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ehime   (482 words)

  
 Matsuyama, Motonori - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Matsuyama, Motonori
Matsuyama studied these magnetic anomalies and suggested they were due to a reversal in the polarity of the earth's magnetic field.
The Matsuyama Epoch, a major polar reversal occuring approximately 0.5–2.5 million years ago, is named after him.
Matsuyama was born in Usa, Japan, and studied mathematics and physics at Hiroshima Normal College and Imperial University, Kyoto.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Matsuyama,%20Motonori   (220 words)

  
 SailorChibiMoon.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Matsuyama is one of the main cities on Shikoku, and is the capital of the Ehime prefecture.
Matsuyama is famous for being the home of Shiki Masaoka, "the father of modern Haiku poetry" (a Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry).
Matsuyama is home to the famous Dogo Onsen (an onsen is a traditional hot springs/spa) which has been used for more than 1000 years.
www.sailorchibimoon.com /info/exploringjapan/matsuyama.htm   (178 words)

  
 Matsuyama, Kagoshima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is a city in Ehime Prefecture with this name, see Matsuyama, Ehime.
Matsuyama (松山町; -chou) was a town located in Soo District, Kagoshima, Japan.
On January 1, 2006 the town merged with two other towns formng the city of Shibushi and no longer exists as an inpdendent municipality.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matsuyama,_Kagoshima   (115 words)

  
 Matsuyama - Wikipédia
Para outros significados de Matsuyama, ver Matsuyama (desambiguação).
Matsuyama (松山市 -shi) é uma cidade japonesa localizada na província de Ehime.
Matsuyama (松山市; -shi) é a capital da província de Ehime na ilha Shikoku, no Japão.
pt.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matsuyama   (235 words)

  
 Matsuyama, Ehime   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Tour of Haiku Monuments (Haiku Country - Matsuyama) "Haiku Monuments" are modest in scale, usually including simply the text of a well-loved poem and the name of the author.
Haiku Messages from Matsuyama A collection of essays on the haiku form and its history, by Kametaro Yagi, from his book.
Iyo Bank Regional bank headquartered in the city of Matsuyama, the capital of Ehime Prefecture.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Matsuyama,_Ehime.html   (500 words)

  
 Matsuyama - Wikitravel
Matsuyama (松山; [1]) is the capital of Ehime prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan.
Matsuyama is a city famous for its hot springs, especially Dogo Onsen, the oldest hot spring in the country.
Besides Dogo Onsen, visit eight temples in Matsuyama which are part of the 88 temple pilgrimage.
wikitravel.org /en/Matsuyama   (889 words)

  
 Matsuyama, Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Located on Shikoku, the smallest of the four major islands of Japan, Matsuyama is 400 miles southwest of Tokyo and faces the Inland Sea.
The city was established as the first official city in Ehime Prefecture in 1889.
Matsuyama is readily accessible via air, land, and water.
www.cityofsacramento.org /webtech/SisterCities/matsuyama.htm   (188 words)

  
 Tour of Haiku Monuments (Haiku Country - Matsuyama)
Matsuyama is blessed with mild natural feature and climate, in addition to that, is well known for the oldest hot spring Dogo-spa.
So many of the gratest names in literature and culture visited Matsuyama from old time and a good many Tanka were composed in Manyohshu and other collection of Tanka from ancient time.
Recently, Matsuyama has produced many Haiku Originator, Kyokudoh Yanagihara,Kyoshi Takahama,Hekigoto Kawahigashi,Kusatao Nakamura,Hakyoh Ishida and so on, under the leadership of Shiki Masaoka, Matsuyama is named for "Town of Haiku".
www.lib.ehime-u.ac.jp /KUHI/ENG/index.html   (307 words)

  
 Matsuyama, Ehime   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
It is located on the northeastern of the Matsuyama Plain.
Middle Ear Mechanics In Research And Otology: Proceedings Of The 3rd Symposium, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan 9 - 12 July 2003
Actually, the one-line summary I wanted to put in was "A symphonic take of the music from the Greatest Animated Film of All Time," but there wasn't enough room.In case you don't know, this is NOT the original soundtrack from Mononoke Hime (avail...
www.freeglossary.com /Matsuyama   (200 words)

  
 University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
We are greeted by the President of Ehime University, Dr.
Matsuyama Castle is one of three large-scale multi-wing castles in Japan.
He stated that the problems in Japan result from "outdated education goals and purposes, a lack of open and honest discussion of the issues, and the intricate, interlocking system of Japanese society".
www.labs.net /dimunza/university.htm   (681 words)

  
 Ehime AJET
Ehime is well connected to Kyushu (Oita, Beppu), Honshu (Hiroshima) and Kansai, (Kobe and Osaka).
Matsuyama Limousine Bus : From Matsuyama to the ferry Port in Toyo.
The cheapest is ni dou (Matsuyama - Kobe 5,500 yen; Imabari - Kobe 4,600 yen) This is for a small futon spaced mat in a dorm-style tatami room.
www.ehimeajet.com /travel_info/ferry.htm   (746 words)

  
 Matsuyama ehime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Start the Matsuyama ehime article or add a request for it.
Look for Matsuyama ehime in Wiktionary, our sister dictionary project.
Look for Matsuyama ehime in the Commons, our repository for free images, music, sound, and video.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/matsuyama__ehime   (135 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Ehime prefecture Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Ehime prefecture is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan.
Ehime prefecture Ehime prefectural symbol Capital Matsuyama Region : Shikoku Island : Shikoku Area - Total -...
Ehime prefecture (愛媛県;; Ehime-ken) is a prefecture in northwestern Shikoku, Japan.
www.ipedia.com /ehime_prefecture.html   (116 words)

  
 Chisan Hotel Matsuyama. Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan - Discounted rates at www.bookings.org
Matsuyama, the largest city in the Shikoku Region is a blend of a lively castle town and a modern city.
Matsuyama Castle is in the center of Matsuyama and was built by Yoshiaki Katoh, a samurai from Aichi Prefecture.
From Airports Matsuyama Airport with Transfer Bus (330 yen)to Matsuyama Station and with taxi to Hotel (total 30 minutes).
www.bookings.org /hotel/jp/chisan-matsuyama.html?aid=302802   (667 words)

  
 Matsuyama cheap holidays and travel deals, flights and hotels to book online
Matsuyama - worldbookers has found results for your search term.
Matsuyama, there are hourly limited express trains (tokkyu) taking about two and a half...
matsuyama.ehime.jp/eng/frame.html]) is the capital of Ehime prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan.
www.worldbookers.co.uk /Matsuyama.html   (137 words)

  
 Chronology
Matsuyama Koto Shogyo Gakko (Matsuyama Higher School of Commerce) established.
Renamed Matsuyama Shouka Daigaku (Matsuyama University of Commerce) and the Faculty of Commerce and Economics is formed.
Matsuyama University of Commerce established a Junior College.
www.matsuyama-u.ac.jp /english/chronology/chronology.htm   (145 words)

  
 TownNet.com - World > Asia > Japan > Ehime
A service of the Matsuyama International Center (MIC) Volunteer Guides and it is printed free of charge by the city.
Kuma is located to the south of Matsuyama City on Shikoku Island.
Our www site is full of interesting information on the various industries of Ehime, a prefecture which is blessed by a rich natural environment.
www.townnet.com /world/asia/japan/ehime.html   (196 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Shi-Koku
The country is very mountainous, rising at some points to 3000 and 4000 feet, and even to 6480 feet at Tshizuchi-Yama in the Prefecture of Ehime, which is the highest point of the island.
The evangelization of the island began in 1882, when Father M. Plessis, in spite of great difficulties, founded in the city of Kochi the first chapel, under the invocation of the Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan.
In 1889 and 1898 were founded the residences of Matsuyama and Tokushima.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/13758b.htm   (663 words)

  
 Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for Asia - Japan - Shikoku - Matsuyama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Local warlords from the Kono clan built a fortress in Dogo in the fourteenth century, while Matsuyama was created in 1602 by daimyo Kato Yoshiakira when he built his castle on Katsuyama Hill.
Matsuyama was made the capital of Ehime-ken in 1889 and has since expanded across its corner of Shikoku's northwest coast to swallow up several neighbouring towns and suburbs, including Dogo.
The 132-metre-high Katsuyama dominates the centre of Matsuyama and on its summit stands the city's prime attraction, the castle Matsuyama-jo (daily 9am-5pm; ¥350).
www.eztrip.com /dg_viewLocation_formId-71828.html   (507 words)

  
 Listings travel guide - Matsuyama, Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Banks and exchange Ehime Ginko and Iyo Ginko have several branches in downtown Matsuyama.
Hospital and clinics The central prefectural hospital, Ehime Kenritsu Chuo Byoin (tel 089/947-1111), is in Kasuga-machi, south of the Shi-eki Station.
The centre of the local pottery industry is Tobe-cho, 13km from Matsuyama.
www.nbportal.com /japan/matsuyama/pod_dep-71840.html   (443 words)

  
 Iyo Matsuyama Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Tadachika Gamoh became the new lord of Matsuyama castle and completed construction of the Ninomaru before he died in 1635, leaving no heirs.
His sincerity was accepted and thus Sadaaki and Matsuyama Castle were saved from attack.
The Matsudaira family eventually gave the castle to the city of Matsuyama in 1923.
www.jcastle.info /castle/matsuyama.html   (351 words)

  
 Matsuyama - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Matsuyama
Capital and largest city of Ehime prefecture, Shikoku island, Japan, facing the Inland Sea; population (1998 est) 467,300.
The castle (1603) has been restored or rebuilt five times, most recently in 1986.
The city is home to the Matsuyama University of Commerce (1925).
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Matsuyama   (147 words)

  
 Matsuyama, Japan - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Tomo Matsuyama, who uses the tag MatzuMTP, is a professional snowboarder turned artist who uses a version of traditional calligraphic techniques to create the...
In the accident, Masaru Ishii, 59, Takeshi Yamamoto, 49, and Toru Matsuyama, 42, who were riding in the car died while Endo suffered slight injuries.
The Matsuyama District Court said in November that a baby born to a woman who used her husband's frozen sperm after his death was not legally his son under the...
www.4newz.net /world/nz/Matsuyama.html   (571 words)

  
 Matsuyama Travel Guide
Matsuyama is Shikoku's largest city and capital of Ehime Prefecture.
All trains from Japan's main island Honshu to Shikoku depart from Okayama and cross the Seto Inland Sea via the Seto-Ohashi Bridge which was completed in 1986.
Between Okayama and Matsuyama, there are hourly limited express trains (tokkyu) taking about two and a half hour and costing 6,630 Yen for the one way trip.
www.japan-guide.com /e/e5500.html   (127 words)

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