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  Kyoto Summary
Located in southern Kyoto Prefecture in central Honshu, 50 kilometers northeast of the industrial port of Osaka, Kyoto was the residence of the Japanese emperor and imperial court from 794 to 1868.
Kyoto is known as one of the academic centers of the country, and is home to thirty-seven institutions of higher education.
Kyoto Station is on Karasuma, and the subway system's Karasuma Line follows that street north and south from the station, with stops at many numbered avenues, and also at Imadegawa (a major street).
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  Kyoto Kyoto Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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 Kyoto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Kyoto remained Japan's capital until the transfer of the government to Edo in 1868 at the time of the Imperial Restoration.
Kyoto's kimono weavers are particularly renowned, and the city remains the premier center of kimono manufacturing.
Kyoto Station is the center for transportation in the city.
www.tocatch.info /en/Kyoto.htm   (1874 words)

  
 Muko, Kyoto - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 53,518 and the density of 6,977.57 persons per km²;.
In 794, because of the locations moist temperature and breeding ground for disease, Kammu relocated his capital from Nagaoka to Heian, modernly known as Kyoto.
Muko has been a sister city to Saratoga, California, USA since 1983.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Muko   (175 words)

  
 Yayoi beads, accessories discovered in Kyoto tomb
KYOTO (Kyodo) Researchers have unearthed green comma-shaped glass beads and cylindrical, sky-blue decorative pieces from a tomb believed to date from the first half of the third century.
It is believed to be the largest find of such glass beads in Japan, according to the researchers at the Kyoto Archaeology Center in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, and the board of education in the town of Mineyama, in the north of the prefecture.
The tomb, dating from the Yayoi Period (300 B.C. to 300), is in the Akasaka-Imai mound in Mineyama, one of the largest burial mounds in Japan.
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 Kyoto information - Search.com
The pagoda of Toji, a temple in Kyoto.
Kyoto's only sizable heavy industry is electronics: the city is home to the headquarters of Nintendo, as well as the headquarters of OMRON Corporation, Kyocera (Kyoto Ceramic) Corporation, and Murata Manufacturing.
Among them, Kyoto University is considered to be one of the top universities in Japan, with several Nobel laureates such as Yukawa Hideki.
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 Kyoto Prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Although in 1192 real political power shifted to Kamakura, where a samurai clan established the shogunate, Kyoto still remained as the Imperial capital because the powerless emperors and their court continued to be seated in the city.
Kyoto is separated in the middle by the Tanba Mountains.
The Iwashimizu Hachimangu, a Shinto shrine in Yawata
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 jomonjapan.org: Kyoto Prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Kyoto Prefecture stretches from the Pacific-facing region of Kansai northwards to the Sea of Japan, where it has a short length of coast.
Kyoto City is the capital city and is better known as a historical destination than as a location with great archaeological antiquity - yet the archaeology there goes back more than 10,000 years.
The main economic focus of the prefecture has been development of Kyoto city as a cultural and political capital; yet there are large areas of forestry and many remnant areas of rice farming.
www.jomonjapan.org /index.php?id=103   (255 words)

  
 Metroactive News & Issues | Metropolis
Gomersall has made three trips to Muko, a suburb of the large city of Kyoto, which is about 200 miles west of Tokyo and about midway between the Inland Sea and the Sea of Japan.
Kyoto was spared from WWII bombing, so its cultural and historical treasures have been preserved.
Muko is also known for the beauty of its natural landscape, and once served as the Japanese imperial capital.
www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/10.07.99/mpnews3-9940.html   (581 words)

  
 Travel in Kyoto - Japan - Asia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
Heian shrine was constructed to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of founding Heiankyo in 1895 and "Jidai Maturi", Festival of the ages of Heian shrine which is one of the three big festivals had started.
The fourth "Naikoku Kangyo" Fair was held in Kyoto.
The decision to construct the Kyoto State Guest House was made at a Cabinet meeting.
www.asiatravelling.net /japan/kyoto/kyoto_history.htm   (976 words)

  
 jomonjapan.org: Muko City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Emperor's wife is buried in a large tomb, lying in a quiet area of forest on the ridge.
Further down the ridge, in the vicinity of Muko-jinja (a beautiful shrine and garden complex), lie two enormous kofun tombs: Itsukahara Tomb (5th C AD) and Motuinari Tomb (early 4th C), the oldest in Muko City and excavated by Kyoto University in 1960 and again in 1970.
This is one of the best places in Kyoto to see such a depth of history (the frogs are definitely happy to soak in it).
www.jomonjapan.org /muko.html   (689 words)

  
 SisterCityVisit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Muko and Saratoga have much in common--both cities are relatively the same size, both are bedroom communities for nearby larger cities (Muko is very close to Kyoto) and both have beautiful landscaping.
Tauchi noted that this year is the 1,200th anniversary of the Imperial City's moving from Muko to Kyoto.
Muko was the Japanese imperial capital for 10 years.
www.svcn.com /archives/saratoganews/04.16.97/SisterCityVisit.html   (358 words)

  
 Otokuni Area's Historic Tourist Materials to Be Displayed (Kyoto Shimbun:2004.2.16)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Muko City Culture Museum in Kyoto Prefecture will open an exhibition of historic tourist materials of the Otokuni area on February 21st.
Located in the southern outskirts of Kyoto City, the Otokuni area, which includes Nagaokakyo and Muko cities plus Otokuni County, has numerous well-known tourist spots.
The railway operator began operating the line linking Osaka and Kyoto in 1928 when Emperor Showa assumed the throne, and the map shows the original landscape of today's Hankyu Kyoto Line which provides interesting insights when compared to today's map.
www.kyoto-np.co.jp /kp/topics/eng/2004feb/02-16.html   (336 words)

  
 hakone - gardens: bamboo garden
Kizuna-en is the name of the bamboo garden that represents the close friendship with Saratoga's Sister City, Muko, Japan (a suburb southwest of Kyoto).
In the construction phase, it was built with the combined efforts of a number of people and organizations from both sides of the Pacific, specifically, Muko and Kyoto in Japan, and Saratoga and adjacent cities here in California.
The woven fence is the koetsuji-gaki, highly regarded in the Kyoto area, while the low fence on the second wall is the kinkakuji style.
www.hakone.com /gardens/bamboo.html   (656 words)

  
 Muk #333 #21521 #26085 #24066 shi is a city city...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
As of 2003 2003, the city has an estimated population population of 53,518 and the density density of 6,977.57 persons per km² km².
Its neighbor cities are Kyoto Kyoto and Nagaokakyo Nagaokakyo.
Suffered moisted temperature and disease Temmu reloaced his capital from Nagaoka to Heian in 794 794, the latter is known as Kyoto Kyoto today.
www.biodatabase.de /Muko   (195 words)

  
 History of Kyoto
The guidebook to Kyoto with illustrations was published.
Kyoto Prefectural Government established the Chemistry Bureau (Seimi-kyoku) to promote modernization of the chemical industry.
The 1st National Athletic Meet was held in Kyoto and nearby prefectures.
www.yamasa.org /japan/english/destinations/kyoto/history.html   (598 words)

  
 List of web sites about Kyoto: Government
Kyoto City - Includes city access, transport, culture, art, geography, demographics, history, and living information.
Kyoto Prefecture - Prefectural government site with area introduction, history, events, tourism, industry, investment, and information for foreign students.
Muko City - Features scenic areas and attractions, history, nature, festivals, and remains of Nagaoka-Kyo.
www.kub.it /dir/25174   (269 words)

  
 Muko,_kyoto info here at en.album-gasoline-alley.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
As of 2003, the burghal had an estimated population of 53,518 the density of 6,977.57 persons per km².
In 794, since of the location's moist temperature stature as a breeding terrain for disease, Kammu relocated capital from Nagaoka to Heian, modernly open as Kyoto.
Muko has anachronistic a sister city to Saratoga, California, USA since 1983.
en.album-gasoline-alley.info /Muko,_Kyoto   (208 words)

  
 Nagaokakyo City: Geography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The central region is utilized for housing, business and agriculture, and the eastern region abounds particularly in manufacturing and industry.
Nagaokakyo is blessed with facilities for travel: the Hankyu Kyoto Line runs through the central region, and the JR Toukaido Line, Meishin Expressway and National Highway 171 run longitudinally through the eastern region.
With a mild, comfortable climate characteristic of the Yamashiro Basin, Nagaokakyo is an urban town in close proximity to metropolitan areas, a city in which natural abundance and high technology coexist.
www.city.nagaokakyo.kyoto.jp /Files/ekc/html_eng/geography_statistics_eng/geography_statistics_eng.html   (145 words)

  
 Kyoto prefecture Tax
Golf course use tax, mine lot tax, and hunting tax in Kyoto city, Muko city, Nagaokakyo city, and Otokuni-gun is dealt with by the Kyotohigashi Tax office.
The role of the tax section in the local government office of the former Muko-cho has been taken over by Kyotonishi tax office except with hunting and gas oil delivery tax matters.
:In charge of all areas except Kyoto city, Muko city, Nagaokakyo city and Otokuni-gun.
www.pref.kyoto.jp /en/02/02-03-01.html   (161 words)

  
 Houses / homes / Real Estate for sale or for rent in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan - and vacation rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
If you are considering buying real estate in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
If you need to send money to or from Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan for the purchase of a property (or for any other reason) our suggestions can help you obtain more currency with less worry when buying foreign currency.
There are several ways to send money overseas (to or from Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan) including...
www.propertyworld.com /_Japan_Kyoto_Kyoto   (418 words)

  
 When and how did the course come into being ?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
  The advanced English course of Hiyoshigaoka High School was established in April, 1995 as the first course in Kyoto Prefecture that would concentrate on the education of foreign languages.
It was an outgrowth of people's demand that there should be more desirable courses to accommodate students who are gearing up for cross-cultural communication.
This English course is drawing a lot of attention of junior high school students and other citizens as an appropriate course for young people of an international city like Kyoto.
www.edu.city.kyoto.jp /hp/hiyoshi/htm_eng/school/e_en_gud.htm   (390 words)

  
 Nitto Pharmaceutical Industries,Ltd. - History
Nitto Pharmaceutical lndustories, Ltd. was selected as a Model plant for small and medium enterprises by Governor of Kyoto Prefecture.
Manufacturing equipments for oral liquid products were transferred from Kyoto plant to Osadano Plant in order to concentrate manufacturing of oral liquid products.
The plant attached to Kyoto Plant for cultivating bacteria (lactic acid bacteria etc.) was completed.
www.nitto-pharma.co.jp /company/history_e.html   (490 words)

  
 Kyoto Visitor's Guide/Kyoto Buisiness Directory
Kyoto Business Directory is produced in cooperation with AD BRAIN Inc..
AD BRAIN Inc. monthly publishes English magazine, Kyoto Visitor's Guide which greatly helps tourists coming to Kyoto from all over the world.
Kyoto Visitor's Guide can enable the foreign tourists to enjoy this historical city in the full extent.
www.kyotoguide.com /e-kbd/food.htm   (396 words)

  
 AT&T Worldnet Service - Directory
With guide for foreign residents, video tour, town profile, history, cultural assets, festivals, interesting places, and special products.
Located in the northwest side of Kyoto Prefecture.
With message from mayor, town access, guide to public facilities, town castle, and shrines.
www.att.net /cgi-bin/webdrill?catkey=gwd/Top/Regional/Asia/Japan/Prefectures/Kyoto/Government   (284 words)

  
 Muko   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
it uses material from the wikipedia article "Muko"
The meeting took place at Muko Hall in Ntungamo town last week, where UNSA district coordinator Alfred Bemanya was the guest of honour.
Allegedly, the honourable Judge through a shell firm opened in partnership with his brother, a former minister in the Buganda government, Muko Investments took...
www.33beat.com /Muko.html   (96 words)

  
 Lowes Home Improvement - Best Home Improvement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Guest House Geisha Kyoto - For backpackers with dormitory and private rooms, located near Higashiyama Station.
Kyoto Craftsman House Japan - Kyoto Craftman House, providing information on "Nishijin", Traditional Kimono, and the guesthouse in Kyoto.
Muko City - Features scenic areas and attractions, history, nature, festivals, and remains of Nagaoka-Kyo.
www.best-home-improvement.com /search/Lowes%20Home%20Improvement   (732 words)

  
 Muko-city Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Muko City Festival is held on Saturday and Sunday in the middle of November every year.
The festival has many kinds of attractions including a games corner, food and drink corner and sales of products made in Muko City.
The Muko City Cycle race (Muko Machi Keirinjo) is a special favorite which takes place on a specially made track.
www.city.muko.kyoto.jp /gaiyo/en-mukomaturi.html   (60 words)

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