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  Omiya Station & Saitama Shintoshin Vicinity
 Omiya Station is the key junction of transportation with 12 railroad and five shinkansen (bullet train) lines and approximately 600,000 passengers daily.
In the background is Omiya Park and the approach to Hikawa Shrine.
Saitama Shintoshin is located at the center of the Kanto Plain and serves as the major interchange for Tohoku (Northern region of Japan) and Joshin-etsu (North and West of Tokyo) areas.
www.saitama-ritti.com /english/businessbases/omiya&shintoshin.html   (503 words)

  
  Omiya-ku, Saitama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Omiya (大宮区; -ku) is a ward of Saitama.
Until May 1, 2001 it was a city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Omiya is somewhat famous because many bonsai nurseries are located there.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Omiya   (124 words)

  
 Saitama, Saitama
Saitama ( Japanese : さいたま市; -shi) is the capital city of Saitama prefecture in Japan.
With the merger of Urawa, Omiya, and Yono it was decided that a new name, one fitting for this newly-created prefectural capital, was needed.
The name "Saitama" originally comes from the Sakitama (埼玉郡) district of what is now the city of Gyoda in the northern part of what is now known as Saitama Prefecture.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/s/sa/saitama__saitama.html   (491 words)

  
 Saitama Article, Saitama Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saitama ( Japanese :さいたま市; -shi) is the capital city of Saitama prefecture in Japan.
Saitama is home to the Urawa Reds,the popular J-League football (soccer) team owned by Mitsubishi.
Theprefectural name "Saitama" (埼玉県) was changed from kanji into hiragana, thus Saitama City (さいたま市) was born.
www.anoca.org /name/city/saitama.html   (484 words)

  
 Football Stadiums in Japan: Saitama Soccer Stadium
Saitama City was formed in 2001, when two neighboring cities -- Urawa and Omiya -- merged and took the name of the prefecture in which they are located as the name of this new metropolis.
Omiya and Urawa became centers of light industry and crafts during the Edo era, and as modern Tokyo developed into a booming metropolis, these two cities grew apace, both as residential suburbs and as centers of "smokestack industries".
Saitama Stadium is located in a rather secluded area some distance from Urawa City, and access is a bit difficult.
www.wldcup.com /Asia/stadia/saitama.html   (460 words)

  
 Saitama Saitama Saitama Prefecture Saitama Shintoshin Station   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saitama is home to the Urawa Reds, the popular J-League football (soccer) team owned by Mitsubishi Mitsubishi is the name for a large group ( keiretsu) of related Japanese companies that share the Mitsubishi brand name and (in general) descent from the zaibatsu of the same name.
Saitama, Saitama Saitama ( Japanese: ; -shi) is the capital city of Saitama Prefecture in Japan.
Saitama University Saitama University is a university located in Japan.
www.masterliness.com /a/Saitama.htm   (744 words)

  
 Saitama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saitama (さいたま市; -shi) is the capital city of Saitama prefecture in Japan.
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 1,053,035 and a population density of 6,255.78 persons per km².
Tokyo natives often refer to Saitama as "Da saitama," a combination of dasai (uncool) and Saitama.
www.portaljuice.com /saitama.html   (242 words)

  
 Palace Hotel OMIYA
Match your individual needs with the broad selection of 204 rooms available, including Japanese rooms as well as other rooms listed below, in fine pleasing arrangement.
Enjoy the Palace Hotel Omiya's special brand of comfort that only begins with large rooms, bright and colorful interiors and inviting furniture.
Palace hotel Omiya offers you the opportunity to use our High-Speed Internet Access System from your room.
www.palace-omiya.co.jp /english/index.html   (139 words)

  
 Saitama, Saitama - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saitama ( Japanese : さいたま市; -shi) is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture in Japan.
Saitama, especially Omiya has been railway and road heavy area for both passengers and cargo.
Saitama is home to the Urawa Red Diamonds, the popular J-League football (soccer) team owned by Mitsubishi.
www.grohol.com /psypsych/Saitama,_Saitama   (624 words)

  
 Football Stadiums in Japan: Omiya Stadium
Omiya Stadium is one of the oldest soccer-only facilities in Japan.
Unlike most stadiums build at the same time, Omiya is not a multipurpose facility, but a soccer-only ground with a very cozy atmosphere.
Omiya Stadium is located in the middle of Omiya Park, a very attractive city park with one of the most famous shrines in the greater Tokyo area.
www.wldcup.com /Asia/stadia/omiya.html   (320 words)

  
 J League Teams: Omiya Ardija
Omiya Ardija traces its history to the formation of NTT Kanto Football Club, in 1969.
Though Omiya still probably do not have the depth to be a serious challenger in the top-flight division, the local rivalry with the Reds may be a positive influence on both clubs.
The Mighty Squirrels of Saitama may not be a match for the Reds, just yet, but the local Saitama derby matches are sure to be one of the highlights of the J1 season in 2005.
www.wldcup.com /Asia/jleague/ardija.html   (424 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Saitama, Japan (Japanese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Saitama [s I ´tAmA] Pronunciation Key, prefecture (1990 pop.
Urawa (the capital), Omiya, and Kawaguchi are the chief cities.
Largely a fertile plain, Saitama is an agricultural region, which also has machinery and textile industries.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Saitama.html   (129 words)

  
 Omiya - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Omiya Ardija clinched promotion to the top flight with a 3-1 win over visiting Mito Hollyhock to join Kawasaki Frontale in J-1 next season.
Hiroshi Sumiyoshi, dean of Omiya Law School and a supporter of Consumer Credit Clearance in the early 1980s, noted that Gan's arrest might be linked to the...
Omiya Law School, which offers day and night-school courses, saw applicants drop from 1,605 last year to 642 for its 100 openings.
news.daylightonline.com /2003/Omiya.html   (592 words)

  
 urawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Saitama is home to the Urawa Reds, the popular J-League football (soccer) team...
Stations Omiya Station Saitama-Shintoshin Station Yono Station Kita- Urawa Station Urawa Station Minami- Urawa Station Warabi Station Nishi-Kawaguchi Station Kawaguchi Station...
Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Urawa -ku, Saitama Wakaba-ku, Chiba Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai...
www.wikisearch.net /urawa   (198 words)

  
 Omiya - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
An acquaintance who lived in Omiya, also in Saitama Prefecture, told me of a house for rent and I contacted the owner.
The six locations are being reviewed for potential 4,000-square-foot retail spaces in Omiya, Saitama; Sendai, Miyagi; Kobe, Hyogo; Abeno, Osaka; Kyoto; and...
It will be also staged in Matsuyama on May 13, Tottori on May 16, Omiya on May 26, Nagoya on June 2, Kobe on June 10, Osaka on June 12 and 13, Sapporo on June...
news.daylightonline.com /Omiya.html   (222 words)

  
 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Omiya
Saitama's other club Omiya Ardija, who came up from the second division with Kawasaki, made it four points from two games as Chikara Fujimoto scored a penalty against his old club in the 1-1 draw with Vissel Kobe...
Omiya pulled off the biggest shock of the opening round of matches by beating Gamba Osaka last week and battled back to earn a point after Naoto Sakurai, one of the heroes of last week's victory, was sent off in the 76th minute.
Hiroshi Sumiyoshi, dean of Omiya Law School and a supporter of Consumer Credit Clearance in the early 1980s, noted that Gan's arrest might be linked to the prosecutors' desire to "appease" the attorney groups as the government pursues a range of contentious judicial reforms, including boosting the number of lawyers.
worldcities.surfwax.com /files/Omiya_Japan.html   (3007 words)

  
 NewsOnJapan.com - Linkbase - Regional Websites: Kanto Region: Saitama Prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture - Kawagoe, well known as "Little Edo", was literally influenced by the culture of Edo, and has prospered as a castle town as well as a mercenary town.
Omiya City, Saitama Prefecture - Omiya has long played an important role in the history of the Kanto area.
Saitama Prefecture Sightseeing Guide - Saitama Prefecture is located in the middle of the Kanto Plains,with the abundant nature of Musashino and the Kanto-mountains lying to the southwest.
newsonjapan.com /html/linkbase/Regional_Websites/Kanto_Region/Saitama_Prefecture/index.shtml   (342 words)

  
 DaN iN JaPaN
Saitama City Japan, is one of the host cities for some of the World Cup soccer matches.
In celebration for this world-wide event, Saitama Stadium was built and is Japan's largest soccer football stadium.
Opening events for the stadium include international matches between the foreign and Japanese teams, and the 1st Saitama International Youth Football Tournament, which we were a part of.
www.rcasey.com /japan/html/soccer.html   (623 words)

  
 Hotel MaRRoaD Inn Omiya (Accommodation)
MARROAD INN OMIYA is a big-scaled business hotel and it is proud of it's accessible foot work.
Omiya is a center of business and culture with 'Sonic city' and 'Saitama New Metropolitan City'.
MARROAD INN OMIYA is only 3-minutes-walk from Omiya Station West Exit and has 251 comfortable rooms, You can take Takasaki-Line, Keihin-Tohoku -Line, Saikyo-Line, Tobu-Noda-Line which will stretch your business.
www.toto-motors.co.jp /marroad/omiya/eindex.htm   (81 words)

  
 Burke's Backyard Archives 2003 - Bonsai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Bonsai Village was established in Omiya in 1925, two years after the Great Kanto earthquake.
They decided to move to Omiya where there was good soil for nurturing bonsai with clean water and fresh air.
Saburo was involved in the establishment of the Omiya Bonsai Village, then when his father died in 1946 he became the third generation owner of Mansei-en bonsai garden.
www.burkesbackyard.com.au /2003/archives/2003/overseas_specials4/bonsai?mysource_site_extension=printer_friendly_pages   (505 words)

  
 Saitama/Perfil da Prov_ncia de Saitama
Atraídos pelo grande aumento de indústrias das cidades de Omiya (atual Saitama), Fukaya, Kawagoe, Sayama, entre outras, a província deixou de ter a agricultura como a principal atividade, passando a ter a área industrial como atividade principal, em especial o campo da indústria mecânica.
O Governo da Província de Saitama, incluindo seus 90 municípios (41 municípios, 40 cidades e 9 vilas) possui a função de promover o desenvolvimento e estabilidade da sociedade, além de manter a segurança e bem estar de seus habitantes.
A Associação Internacional de Saitama (SIA) vem estimulando a internacionalização na província através de atividades de intercâmbio e de programas de cooperação.
www.pref.saitama.lg.jp /gaikokugo/portuguese/sugata-p.htm   (618 words)

  
 The 5th Annual Assembly of the Japan Sophrology Association in Omiya, Saitama
The 5th Annual Assembly of the Japan Sophrology Association in Omiya, Saitama
Annual Assembly of the Japan Sophrology Association in Omiya, Saitama
The Method Sophrology applied in delivery is the prenatal education which surges the psychological questions in the domain of modern technological delivery condition which has esclusively been aiming to elevate the physical security of both mother and fetus.
www.infobears.ne.jp /sophrojm/sophro-007-e.html   (953 words)

  
 *Saitama Prefectural Omiya Minami High School*_Cultural exchange
Omiya Minami High School is promoting many international programs such as the International Cultural Exchange Program, the Seminar for Understanding Different Cultures and so on.
At Omiya Minami High School we are very proud of our exchange program with our sister school in the U.S.A. Every other year, approximately 20 students from Omiya Minami High School visit Lake Oswego High School in Oregon for two weeks in March.
Omiya Minami High School has welcomed guests from countries all over the world, including Korea, China, Russia, India, Mexico, Peru and so on.
www.ohmiyaminami-h.ed.jp /culture_e.htm   (282 words)

  
 Bookstores in Tokyo Suburbs, Yokohama and Kawasaki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Last Change: 10 May 2005 Note: the Tokyo area comes in four files: (1) Jimbocho and Hongo (2) Central Tokyo (inside Yamanote Line, excluding (1)) (3) Western Tokyo Suburbs, Saitama, Kawasaki and Yokohama (this file) (4) Eastern Tokyo Suburbs and Tsukuba A common subject index is on the end of the Central Tokyo file.
Saitama Shintoshin: -------------- JR Saikyo Line Kita-Yono and JR Tohoku Line Saitama Shintoshin are within walking distance of each other.
Omiya: -------------- NTT long-distance area code: Saitama-shi 048.
www.geocities.com /Athens/4824/jp-hama.htm   (5408 words)

  
 About the Saitama Committee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The city of Omiya merged with two other cities and its name became Saitama City in 2001.
Pittsburgh's relationship with Saitama (or Omiya) goes back to 1981 when an exchange of inter-cultural programs began.
The most significant events were a Citizen's Cultural Mission (from Omiya) which visited Pittsburgh in 1999 and then Omiya graciously hosted a group of Pittsburgh artists and performers in 2000.
www.gpsca.org /saitama/about_the_saitama_committee.htm   (219 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Saitama, Saitama
Saitama Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan in the Kanto region.
Saitama,_Saitama is the capital and the most populous city of the above Saitama Prefecture incorporating former cities of Urawa, Yono, Omiya and Iwatsuki.
It is a city designated by government ordinance.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Saitama   (228 words)

  
 Saitama Living
From Omiya (Saitama's largest central train station) to Ueno or Shinjuku, one of the larger stops in Tokyo, takes 30-40 minutes.
Omiya Station is a shinkansen (bullet train) stop, which is very handy for domestic travel.
There are also many services available for Narita Airport departing from Omiya, making international journeys not such an expensive option (ALTs in other prefectures have to catch a shinkansen or stay overnight in Tokyo when making international flights).
www.pref.saitama.lg.jp /A20/BQ00/jet/living/transportation.htm   (2064 words)

  
 Saitama on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
L'Anglais David Beckham à Saitama L'Anglais David Beckham a avoué, samedi, qu'il avait envisagé de laisser tomber le footb.
Le milieu de terrain argentin Juan Sebastian Veron (G) avec Ariel Ortega à l'entrainement à Saitama dans la banlieue de Toky.
Psychiatrist Yuichi Hattori speaks to an unidentified 22 year-old patient during a therapy session at his office in Saitama, Japan.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/Saitama.asp   (527 words)

  
 Saitama travel guide
Teioh can be found on the North end of Yono Honmachi station, the 2nd station south of Omiya, Saitama.
Approximately 30 metres from the sento is the Saitama Arts Theatre.
One station north of Yono Hommachi on the Saikyo line is Kita Yono, home of the John Lennon Museum and the Saitama Shintoshin complex.
www.world66.com /asia/northeastasia/japan/honshu/saitama   (526 words)

  
 STS-92 Mission Specialist 5: Koichi Wakata
Born August 1, 1963, in Omiya, Saitama, Japan.
Graduated from Urawa High School, Saitama, in 1982; received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from Kyushu University in 1987; and a master of science degree in applied mechanics from Kyushu University in 1989.
Wakata is currently assigned as a mission specialist on STS-92, the fourth Space Shuttle mission to assemble the International Space Station, scheduled for launch in mid 2000.
www.shuttlepresskit.com /STS-92/crew72.htm   (452 words)

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