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 Oirase River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Oirase River is the only river flowing from Towada Lake, and is situated in one of Japan's most picturesque National Parks.
Oirase river splashes over moss-covered stones and rests in clear, deep pools.
Oirase Keiryu Grand Hotel and Oirase Keiryu Daini Grand Hotel are located on the riverside, and feature several open-air baths from which visitors can enjoy the seasonal rhythms of nature.
www.aticlab.com /komaki-en/oirase-top.htm   (76 words)

  
 GMAN: Nakameguro
There's a river running through the neighborhood of Nakameguro and along both sides for probably a mile are tons of sakura trees.
Since the first time I had passed on the train a couple of days earlier it was darker and I could see all the lamps were lit up so I wanted to stick around until it was dark to check it out.
There were some people picnicking along the river during the day squeezed in between the road and the fence.
greggman.com /japan/nakameguro/nakameguro.htm   (923 words)

  
 Japan Mode(JMode.com)
Oirase Keikoku is a 14-km long ravine that stretches along part of Oirase River, a River flowing out from Lake Towadako and into the Pacific Ocean.
There is a nice promenade built along the ravine and the area unveils its beauty with gorgeous red and gold leaves in fall.
The 14-km-long Oirase mountain torrent, one of the most renowned stream sceneries in Japan flows into this lake.
www.jmode.com /japanguide/aomori_p.html   (829 words)

  
 Japan Regional Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Hirosaki is a castle town that has always played a major role in politics and economics in the region since Hirosaki Castle was built in the 17th century.
Sightseeing boats leave from the Yasumiya bus terminal, and go to Nenokuchi at the entrance to the Oirase Mountain Stream and Utarube, which is always alive with fishing-lovers.
Oirase-gawa River flows from Lake Towada-ko, and the 14 kilometers source section between Nenokuchi and Yakeyama is called Oirase Mountain Stream.
www.asia-planet.net /japan/aomori.htm   (2847 words)

  
 Monday, March 19, 2001
They will make their way to Alaskan river waters, then navigate thousands of miles to come back to the Oirase River weighing 8 to 10 pounds.
Each November, adult salmon taken from the river are placed in shallow pools here to be caught by hand in a free-for-all frenzy.
After the last child trudged through grasses along the riverbank and the area was cleaned up, everyone headed to a nearby community center for a potluck luncheon.
ww2.pstripes.osd.mil /01/mar01/ed031901i.html   (404 words)

  
 SakéOne — America's Most Honored Saké  (Japanese Rice Wine) :: Saké :: Momokawa Japan :: ...
This is the finest saké rice sourced from the finest growing region for Yamadanishiki in the world.
This combined with pure water from a subterranean flow of the Oirase River, the attention of handcrafting, gravity flow filtration and extra aging provides one of Japan's most distinguished sakés.
Formerly known as "Emerald" in the U.S., this ultra-premium saké has been named "Best in Japan," at the All Japan Competition, dubbed "A World Champion Saké" by the Wine Enthusiast, has received an abundance of gold medals, and is renowned throughout Japan as one of the finest Daiginjos crafted.
www.momokawa.com /sake/daiginjo.html   (250 words)

  
 Japan Omnibus - Sightseeing - Tohoku Area - North Tohoku
The lake is at its best when the colorful autumn foliage surrounds it in a palate of red, orange and gold but its is popular year-round.
The Oirase River flows north and then east from the lake to the Pacific.
The first 14km or so are known as Oirase Gorge which is famous for its scenic forests, waterfalls and rapids.
www.japan-zone.com /omnibus/tohoku_n.shtml   (1193 words)

  
 Rokunohe Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A part of the valley of the River Oirase was called "Roku-no-he".
Due to the implementation of the "Daishokusei" in 1873 and "Gunsei" in 1878, the seven villages of Orimo, Yanagimachi, Kodaira, Tsurubami, Inuotose, Kami-Yoshida, and Shimo-Yoshida were merged and renamed as the village of Rokunohe.
The Town of Rokunohe is located in the plain halfway down the River Oirase that flows from Lake Towada to the Pacific Ocean.
www.town.rokunohe.aomori.jp /html/txeng.htm   (683 words)

  
 Oirase River Stream Photo | TrekNature
Oirase River runs slowly from Lake Towada, the color is green, green and green.
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On the white in the water the trick is to always try and still have some detail.
www.treknature.com /gallery/Asia/Japan/photo76887.htm   (134 words)

  
 Nature
Seasonal landscapes of Oirase River, Towada Lake and Hakkoda Mountains located in the largest volcanic range of northern Japan
Oirase splashes over moss-covered stones and rests in clear, deep pools.
The mountains are covered with undisturbed natural forests composed of varying species of trees depending on altitude.
www.aticlab.com /komaki-en/sizen.htm   (141 words)

  
 APTINET
Located at the entrance to the Oirase mountain stream, Towada Lake Spa plays a role as the base for sightseeing Oirase.
Towada Lake Spa is scattered around the area near the Yakeyama bus stop where Aomori Prefecture starts near the Oirase mountain stream and towards Towada City along the Oirase River.
In particular, the "Oirase Grand Hotel" standing near the mountain stream is incorporated with the surrounding forests.
apti.net.pref.aomori.jp /onsen-en/on-hakkonan.html   (707 words)

  
 Towada-Hachimantai National Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Lake Towada is a typical tectonic lake and one of the most beautiful lakes in Japan.
Oirase Valley, along the Oirase River running from this lake, is remarkable for its beautiful beech forests, particularly in autumn when tinted leaves add the charms to the valley.
Hakkoda volcanic mountain range consists of eight dormant volcanoes, and Hachimantai Pla- teau is gentle-sloping aspite-type mountain, and the shape of Mt. Iwate resembles Mt. Fuji.
www.emecs.or.jp /01cd-rom/section_2_e/park/towada.html   (138 words)

  
 Pictures of Lake Towada : Oirase  -   Fuji Finpix s602 Z Camera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
"Lake Towada has only a stream, the Oirase river, which flows out at Nenokuchi east coast of the lake, runs north and flows into the Pacific.
The river basin 14 km long, from Nenokuchi to Yakiyama where the Tsuta river joins, is called Oirase Torrent, and is designated as National special place of scenic beauty, natural monument.
Along the stream roadside the mixed forest composed of beeches, Japanese oaks, katsuras and maples etc. is making the color tunnel.
www.usefilm.com /image/532271.html   (200 words)

  
 Walking along Oirase River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
He was deeply impressed with their scenic beauty and praised their charms in a poem which became widely known and served to popularize Towada and Oirase as travel destinations.
Oomachi's fascination with Towada Lake and Oirase River greatly supported the effort of Kouichi Ogasawara, the Towada Lake Village leader at that time, to develop and promote the area..
In his famous poem, Keigetsu Oomachi, describes the best way to enjoy the charms of Oirase River: walking upstream facing the waterfalls cascading toward you, stopping to frame the unique beauty of each scene as you come upon it.
www.aticlab.com /komaki-en/oirase-sasak.htm   (134 words)

  
 an american werewolf in japan: Roman Holiday
Unlike other onsens I’ve been to, it only had two large pools: a hot one and a really fucking hot one (“This is much hotter than a whirlpool,” my dad was heard to remark).
If I understood correctly, they actually pump water from a natural hot spring into the building, along with water from the Oirase river.
Afterwards, Nakamura-San walked us around the huge onsen complex (which featured four hotels, a number of restaurants and myriad gift shops) before treating us to a huge dinner of washoku, a traditional Japanese-style meal that consists of a number of small dishes served together on a platter.
www.zeroatthebone.com /2006/01/roman-holiday.html   (1620 words)

  
 Occurrence Map List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Oohata-gawa River: Aomori Pref., Shimokita Cty., Oohata Town, [[Compatible with distributional range]]
Kesen-gawa River: Iwate Pref., Kesen Cty., Sumita Town, [[Compatible with distributional range]]
Tone-gawa River system, Edo-gawa River: Chiba Pref., Higashikatsushika Cty.
www.fishbase.org /museum/OccurrencesList.cfm?id=242   (1167 words)

  
 My college life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The upstream of the river is called oirase mountain stream.
A lot of tourists visit Oirase mountain steam.
As a result, this area now in progress of environmental destruction.
www1.tcue.ac.jp /home1/english/students05/class03/105119   (225 words)

  
 Oirase River - Aomori - Reviews of Oirase River - TripAdvisor
Oirase River - Aomori - Reviews of Oirase River - TripAdvisor
Home > Asia > Japan > Tohoku > Aomori > Aomori attractions > Oirase River
TripAdvisor™ provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on Oirase River, Aomori.
www.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g298241-d555452-Reviews-Oirase_River-Aomori_Tohoku.html   (392 words)

  
 TOHOKU JAPAN
It enjoys the epithet Mori no Miyako, "The Forest City", due to its dense tree lined thoroughfares and forested public areas.
Ohata River, Shimokita PeninsulaDewa Sanzan — three mountains holy to the ascetic cult of Shugendo
Kinkazan — small island with a shrine and hiking trails
www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /travel/tohoku.htm   (537 words)

  
 2007 WINTER SNOW FESTIVAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
AOMORI - OIRASE RIVER VALLEY - LAKE TOWADA - MORIOKA - HANAMAKI SPA (B)(D)
This morning, enjoy a relaxing and scenic drive through the Oirase River Valley to view the spectacular winter riverside scenery.
We continue our drive to Morioka, the capital of Iwate-ken, visiting the Morioka Tezukuri Mura (Handmade Crafts Center).
www.kobay.com /kts/trj20070207a.php   (1496 words)

  
 18 Rescued From Ship In Hachinohe Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Rescue swimmers rappelled to the ship's deck to help the crewmen up the hoist.
Eighteen members of the Malaysian merchant vessel Melati Mas owe their lives to the helicopter crews of a Japan Maritime Safety Agency (JMSA) S-76C and a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force HSS-2 after the ship became stranded near the mouth of the Oirase River in Japan.
The vessel fought through rough seas and high winds to reach the safety of Hachinohe Bay.
www.sikorsky.com /details_printable/1,9590,CLI1_DIV69_ETI674,00.html   (225 words)

  
 an american werewolf in japan: The Shimoda Salmon Festival, Part Three: the Salmon Race and the Origin of the Species
Well, if you're like me, you're probably wondering by this point, "Where does this seemingly endless supply of live salmon come from?" The answer is more simple than you might think: the water.
The Oirase river runs right through the Shimoda Salmon Park and they simply set up this cage on the water that somehow manages to catch an abundance of salmon who are swimming downstream.
As one might imagine, they're not all too happy about being imprisoned.
www.zeroatthebone.com /2005/11/shimoda-salmon-festival-part-three.html   (430 words)

  
 Towada Lake & Oirase River pictures from japan photos on webshots
Towada Lake and Oirase River pictures from japan photos on webshots
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