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Toyama Prefecture (Japanese: とやまけん; Romanization : Toyama-ken) is located Japanese islands The center of Honshu North of the center, between latitude 36 degrees 16 'and 36 degrees 59' north and longitude 136 degrees 46 'and 137 degrees 46' east, facing Sea of Japan , and Tokyo , Osaka , Nagoya Three big ones Metropolitan area The distance is equal, with unique Geographical environment . Surrounded by mountains and mountains on three sides Deep Water Bay The vast plains continue to extend by the "Northern Alps. Tachiyama "Even the peak and other mountain areas surrounded, formed to Toyama As the center, the radius of 50km of uniform and coherent terrain, growing more plant varieties than Japan Honshu Number one. Abundant water resources, agriculture and fisheries are relatively developed, forming a handful of industrial agglomeration along the coast of the Sea of Japan industrial belt.
Chinese name
Toyama
Foreign name
とやまけん, Toyama-ken
Administrative category
First-level administrative region
Subordinate region
Japan
Geographical position
It is located in the northern central part of Honshu Island, Japan
Area product
4,247.34 square kilometers
Subordinate area
Toyama Etc.
Government premises
Toyama
Population number
1,032,100 [13] (February 2021)
Famous scenic spot
Nominal waterfall
aerodrome
Toyama Airport
Incumbent governor
Taichi Ishii [1]

County profile

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Toyama Prefecture is located in Japan Honshu It lies in the middle of the Sea of Japan and to the east Niigata prefecture and Nagano-ken , Minami Yo Gifu Prefecture Nishiyo Ishikawa Ken It's adjacent. The area is 4,247.34 Square kilometer It ranks 33rd in Japan. There are mountains in the east and peaks in the north Sea of Japan Encircling the precipitous north on three sides Alps Set up mountains and even peaks Mountain range In the middle, there are several rivers including Kurobe and Shentongchuan Tosanman A vast plain formed along the coast, in an arc shape Tosanman It meets the Sea of Japan and flows towards the Sea of Japan. The continuous peaks form a natural huge reservoir, coupled with abundant precipitation, which is abundant throughout the year Water resources It is the region with the richest hydropower resources in Japan, and water resources are widely used in hydroelectric power generation and various uses of water. Nature of vegetation Coverage rate It is the first in Honshu Island and has a wide variety of plants and animals. Agriculture is based on single season planting of rice, rich in rice, and also engaged in flowers. Fishing is also thriving. The four seasons change sharply, the northwest monsoon in winter, affected by the North Albis mountains, fall snowfall Large, Annual mean temperature Around 13 degrees, Annual precipitation 2,296 mm, a warm climate. Toyama City, the prefectural capital, covers an area of 1,241.85 square kilometers and is known as the "medicine city" in Japan. [2-4]

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County seal The Toyama Prefectural chapter was enacted on December 27, 1988 (Showa 63). The theme is Tachiyama, the symbol of Toyama Prefecture, and the center is the first pseudonym of Toyama (とやま) (と in Japanese). It means Toyama Prefecture flying to the sky.
County flower : tulip It was selected on 22 March 1954 (Showa 29). Beginning in late April, tulips bloom in Tonbo and other places, forming a sea of flowers. In 2004 (the 16th year of Heisei), with the success of the cultivation of "Chunmanye" and "White scarf", it was announced to the outside world.
County bird : ptarmigan It was enacted on 3 November 1961 (Showa 36). Thunderbird, Japan Alps There are representativeness the Alpine belt Birds Perched on the Lingfeng Mountain that is revered by the people of Fushan County, he is hailed as the messenger of "mountain God" and is loved by people.
Kanoki : Tachiyama Sugi, enacted October 1, 1966 (Showa 41). Lishan fir grows in Lishan mountain as the center of the mountain area, with the characteristics of cold, snow resistance, straight to the sky growth posture, people feel vibrant, with tenacious vitality.
enotherium : Japan antelope It was enacted on October 4, 1975 (Showa 50). Japanese antelopes live in forest and rocky areas from 500 meters to 2000 meters above sea level, and are more common in Tachiyama Prefecture Kurobe canyon . Japanese antelope in bad Natural environment The attitude of tenacious survival is the profound portrayal of the county people's character.
Seafood in Toyama Prefecture :
Yellow lionfish, established on October 12, 1996 (Heisei 8). Yellow lionfish is called the king of Toyama Bay, winter lionfish before spawning fat content is high, very delicious, much loved.
White shrimp It was enacted on October 12, 1996 (Heisei 8). White shrimp grow in the undersea valley of Toyama Bay known as "Blue Bottle". Toyama Bay is the world's only source of white shrimp. White shrimp body transparent light pink, is a veritable beautiful "Toyama Bay gem".
Firefly squid It was enacted on October 12, 1996 (Heisei 8). From March to June, firefly squid swim in herds along the coast of Toyama Bay to lay eggs. Firefly squid has luminizer The blue and white light in the dark, like a dream, is known as the "mystery of Toyama Prefecture". [5]

Historical origin

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Ancient times

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From 645 to 650 ( Dahua innovation During the period, the Hokuriku region was known as Kochi (Kochi, Kochi) country. At the end of the 7th century, it was divided into three parts: the front, the middle and the back. Vietnam The capital is located in Takaoka Fushiki. In 702 (the second year of Tabao), the four prefectures of Jucheng and Uonuma, which were originally part of Viet Chine, were divided into Echigo, and the area of Noteng was incorporated into Viet Chine. According to the documents of the Echinaka Moru period, Taguchi took office in 732 (4 years of Taiping). In 745 (18 years of Tianping), the poet Wanyet Waka Great companion to the family Assume office. In 757 ( Tianping Bao character In the first year), the Noto area was separated from Vietchine, and the area of Vietchine was the same as that of Toyama Prefecture.

mesocene

After the rise and fall of the samurai in the 9th century, disputes continued to occur: Yoshinaka Kishonasa The battle of Gligaro Ridge, Warring States Period the Armed uprising And the entry of the two forces of Shangshan and Oda.

Modern times

In 1583 (year 11) Oda 's General Sasa Shigasa Basically unified Vietnam and China. Later, the four prefectures of Etsukaka (Tohba, Asaku, Woma, and Shinkawa) became the territories of the Kaga Maeda clan. In 1639 ( Kanaga 16), a portion of Uni-gun and Shinkawa Gun were divided into Toyama han , Ritji Maeda The first Lord.
From 1603 to 1867 ( Edo period While fighting against water damage, it actively develops water sources and reclaims land, focusing on agriculture and medical trafficking Industrial development Thrive. At the same time to Fushiki And Iwase port for the north of the ship Port of transhipment , proceed kelp , Herring Trade in wine, wine and rice also flourished.

Modern times

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According to the 1871 ( Meiji 4 years) abolished the prefectural system, which divided part of the former Toyama Prefecture of Echinaka into Toyama Prefecture and the former Kaga Prefecture into Kanazawa Prefecture. In November of the same year, Toyama Prefecture was added to Shinkawa Prefecture, tonburshire The name was changed to Shinkawa Prefecture, and the prefectural office was located in Uotsu. After the prefecture was incorporated into Shichio Prefecture, it was annexed to Shinkawa Prefecture in 1872 (the 5th year of Meiji), and the whole region of Echinaka was divided into Shinkawa Prefecture, with the prefecture office set up in Toyama. However, in 1876 (the 9th year of Meiji), the whole territory of Vietnam and China was divided again Ishikawa Ken .
The opposition between Kaga and Noto, who argued that the administration should focus on the construction of roads in the center of Kanazawa, and Vietnam, who argued that water control was an urgent priority, led to the movement of prefectural divisions by Yonezawa and others. Toyama Prefecture was born in May 1883 (Meiji 16). The first prefectural governor (later renamed Governor) was the national heavy body, and the prefectural office was located at the old Toyama city site. In early July, the county council elected its first chairman, Naoshi Takebe, out of 22 members.
In 1889 (Meiji 22), the city and village system was implemented, and Toyama town and Takaoka town were merged into a city, and 2 cities, 31 towns and 238 villages were established.
In August 1945 (Showa 20th year), Toyama City was devastated by an air raid. In order to quickly repair the damage, the city planning project was started in December in accordance with the Post-war Disaster Recovery Institute Notice No. 1.
In 1947 (Showa 22), he became governor Open election The first governor, Tetsuji Guan, was elected, and the 35th governor, Seiichi Hagan, who was elected by the government, retired.
Subsequently, according to the "Showa Great Merger" policy, Toyama Prefecture carried out Prefectural village By 1969 (Showa 44), 9 cities, 18 towns and 8 villages (35 prefectures) had been formed.
With the continuous merger of the city and village, in November 2004 (Heisei 16), Shin-Tonba City was merged Nanli City Born in April 2005 (Heisei 17th year), Shintoyama City was born. [6]

Administrative area

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Administrative zoning map of Toyama Prefecture
Toyama (とやまし), Takaoka (たかおかし), Uozu (うおづし), Himi (ひみし), Kanagawa (なめりかわし), Kurobe (くろべし), Tonami (となみし), Koyabe City (おやべし), Nanli City (なんとし), Sheizu (いみずし)
Korimachi
Miogawa (なかにいかわぐん) : Zhouqiao Village (ふなはしむら), Miromachi (かみいちまち), Tachiyama (たてやままち)
Shimoshinkawa-gun (しもにいかわぐん) : Iriseon-Machi (にゅうぜんまち) and Asahi Machi (あさひまち)

Governors of the past dynasties

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Governors of Toyama Prefecture, Japan
generation
Name of governor
tenure
Elected terms
1
Tetsuji Tatem
April 19, 1947 - November 15, 1948
1 session
2
Kunitake Takashi
November 23, 1948 - September 30, 1956
2 sessions
3
Minoru yoshida
October 1, 1956 - December 1, 1969
The 4th session
4
Yukiyoshi Nakata
30 December 1969-18 September 1980
3 sessions
5
Nakatoki Yutaka
November 9, 1980 - November 8, 2004
The 6th session
6
Taichi Ishii
9 November 2004 -
The 4th session [7]

Traffic condition

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Air traffic

Traffic map of Toyama Prefecture
Toyama - Shanghai, 3 times/week (return flight), about 2 hours 30 minutes;
Dalian -- Toyama, 3 classes/week, China Southern Airlines , 2 hours;
Seoul -- Toyama, 5 classes/week, Asiana Airlines , 3 hours;
Toyama -- Sapporo , 1 time/day (return flight), 1 hour 25 minutes;
Toyama -- Fukuoka , 1 time/day (return flight), 1 hour 30 minutes;
Toyama - Tokyo, 6 times/day, 1 hour;
Toyama -- Seoul , 3 times/week (return flight), about 2 hours 10 minutes;
Toyama -- Vladivostok , 3 times/week (return flight), about 2 hours 40 minutes.

Land transportation

Toyama -- Echigo Yuzawa -- Tokyo North-north line -- Hokuriku Line / Kamikoshi Shinkansen ), 3 hours 10 minutes;
Toyama - Kyoto Hokuriku Line (express ptarmigan ), 2 hours 40 minutes;
Toyama -- Osaka , 4 hours 10 minutes (Namesake expressway -- Hokuriku Expressway);
Toyama -- Nagoya , 3 hours 15 minutes (Tokai Hokuriku Expressway - Hokuriku Expressway).

Economic industry

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Toyama Prefecture is rich in rice, there are first-class rice "Koshihikari rice" and a new variety "Tengao rice" launched in 2004. curcuma corm The output of Japan's first, the use of environmental protection Fixed net Fishing is also flourishing. Toyama Prefecture, backed by abundant electricity and water, has formed one of the few industrial clusters along the Sea of Japan. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, is inheriting Traditional craft At the same time, apply Bioengineering technology To create new industries and implement the "Toyama Bioengineering Valley Concept" plan. In addition, Toyama Prefecture effectively uses local characteristics to support IT and Deep water Etc. Related industry Development and revitalization. [8] Toyama Prefecture developed as a "kingdom of Han Medicine" Chinese herbal medicine It has a history of over 300 years. It was collected in Toyama in ancient times Coptis chinensis And the hunting of bears for bile. From 1603 to 1867 ( Edo period ), Tomyama is widely known, the most famous is throughout Japan's "dispensing medicine" Itinerant trader . The marketing method is based on the principle of "use first and pay later", by the marketer to send a variety of standing medicines to each family, every 4 to 6 months to visit the home once, to settle and supplement the drugs that have been consumed, replace expired drugs, and pay according to the drug. The way of dispensing drugs is convenient for consumers and does not waste, and has been welcomed by Japanese consumers. Led by Toyama Prefecture, there are more than 4,000 salesmen in Japan who are both knowledgeable and good at medicine dispensing services.
Toyama Prefecture is still producing Over the counter A large county. In addition to the annual production of more than 210 billion yen of therapeutic drugs, the annual production of over-the-counter "dispensing drugs" more than 20 billion yen, accounting for 52% of the country. In addition, 55 out of every 10,000 people in Toyama Prefecture are engaged in pharmaceutical production, ranking first in Japan in per capita statistics. Toyama Prefecture is protecting Traditional medicine At the same time, it also uses modern technology to increase the "and Han medicine" Research and development The power. Toyama Prefecture is the only one in Japan Pharmaceutical affairs Research and Medicinal plant Guide the center of the county. [9]

Life and employment

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The living level of residents in Toyama Prefecture is among the highest in Japan. At the same time, roads and other infrastructure are complete, and the number of fires is very small, forming a good environment suitable for living in Toyama Prefecture. Also, in Toyama Prefecture, Working couple Lots of families, women Employment rate High, therefore, Household income More, working families Real income In the forefront of Japan. The hard-working and dedicated Toyama people pay attention to the relationship with their families and regions, and continue to develop and innovate with an enterprising heart. [10]

Cultural education

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Toyama Prefecture, in order to train the next generation to shoulder the future, firmly promotes basic education and pays attention to each student Personality development , Innovation ability And growth potential. In addition, Toyama Prefecture strives to foster adaptation Social need All kinds of talents, constantly improve the function of higher education institutions, and vigorously promote the hometown education that lets the county people care about and love the history and culture of Jiajia Township. For the proposed application World cultural heritage The "Modern Takaoka Cultural heritage "Group" and "Tateyama · Kurobu", Toyama Prefecture continues to carry out and support activities to learn its value and publicize its charm at home and abroad while further investigating its designation as an important national cultural heritage and historical site. [11]

Scenic spot

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Toyama city site Park

Toyama Castle It was the home city of the 13th Maeda Han Lord. There is a museum dedicated to Toyama's history and culture. Matsukawa flows through the park.

Kurobe canyon

Kurobe canyon It is the deepest V-shaped canyon in Japan, located in eastern Toyama Prefecture, sandwiched between Tachiyama Between the peak and the mountain after the peak.

Kurobe Canyon Railway

A small railroad on the Kurobe Canyon Railroad Open car Driving on one of the few steep northern parts of Japan Alps There are 41 tunnels and 22 Bridges along the way, with a total length of 20 kilometers.

Heibu reservoir

Heibu reservoir It is the first and largest arch dam in Japan, the largest reservoir in Japan, Water storage capacity Over 200 million cubic meters.

Murodohira

Murodohei is a mountain climber Central place Is the base point of mountain climbing, there are "three mountains" - Ungsan Pure land Mountain, other mountains.

Nominal waterfall

Nominal waterfall With a drop of 300 meters, it is the first waterfall in Japan.

Shentong Gorge

Avatar Gorge, all year round, has different colors. Water winding in the V-shaped valley, green and leisurely, like jade.

Zhuangcheongorge

Zhuangcheongorge It is a gorge about 15 kilometers from the upper stream of Xiaomu Reservoir in Zhuangchuan, and is a famous red leaf name in Japan.

Shuirong Temple

Shuirong Temple It is a typical Zen monastery, built in 1663 to house the Takaoka City builder Kaga Han The second Lord Li Naga Maeda Built for bodhi. There's a 18.85 meter high one nearby The Great Buddha And the poet of ten thousand Leaves Great companion to the family The statue of the tomb of Maeda.

Seondeoksa

Shanduke Temple, Lien Ru The Chengduan Temple of Zhenzong Otani School, founded by the Venerable Master, is an ancient temple with a history of more than 530 years. Sundeok Temple has Shinran An authentic painting of a saint Treasures of painting .

Five mountains Hepalm village

Toyama Prefecture five mountains (Minamichi City) and Gifu Prefecture Shirakawa-go the Fit together The village was listed in 1995 as" World cultural heritage ". The roof is covered with thatch in the shape of a herringbone. The whole building, without a nail. Because the roof is steep, it prevents snow accumulation.

Well wave carving general hall

Iba is the number one woodcut producer in Japan. In addition to watching Wood carving art You can also watch wood carving shows and participate in woodworking experiences.

Rain coast

The coast of Yuharu is 20 kilometers long and was selected as one of the "Nagisa hundred Choice of Japan". In order to Takaoka As a starting point, connect Himi the Ice sight line The scenery is beautiful. Near Yuqing Station on the Bingmian Line, there is Yijing Rock, where the legend of Yijing is preserved. New Year's Day sunrise on the sea is also very famous. Sunny days can still be separated Tosanman Looking out over the 3,000-high mountain peaks.

Unatsuki Onsen

Unatsuki Onsen It is located at the entrance to the Kurobe Canyon. The source is the Kuroanagi hot spring, which is about 7 kilometers upstream. The hot spring is 96 degrees Celsius when it comes out, and up to 3,000 tons of hot water can be poured out every day. It is also considered to be the clearest hot spring in Japan.

Zhuangchuan hot spring

Zhuangchuan hot spring It is located in Toyama Prefecture Tonami The town of Chuagawa, is a very wild outdoor hot spring.

Ogawa onsen

Yuan Tang has a history of about 400 years. In 1913 (2nd year of Taisho) it was completed, and in October of the same year the hot spring Hotel was built. romanticism Painters and poets Takeshisa Mengji I was here for a month.

Festival celebration

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On snow Fireworks fair : At Unatsuki Onsen, a snowflake convention is held every February.
City End Drag Mountain Festival: is a festival held on May 4-5, showcasing the exquisite city end painting and Sculpture art Six floats, carrying statues of gods, paraded around the city. Flute , samisen Together to set off the city end unique "grass nunnery song".
tatemon Festival: It is held in Toyama Prefecture Uozu Suwa Shrine held summer worship. It has been part of the Uozu Tourism Festival since 1970. It is held on 2 days starting from the first Friday of August each year. "tatemon" is an ornament on the float of the parade. The hope of a prosperous business and a good fishing harvest.
Mai Ya Festival: With straw Yulampene, and known as the two major festivals in Toyama Prefecture. The festival runs from September 23 to 24. At the Wheat House Festival, people cut their waists cutlass , Hold Bamboo hat Wearing a kimono culottes And danced together with the songs of sorrow.

Local specialty

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Chinese yam

Toyama is known as the "Kingdom of Han Medicine", which not only produces drugs, but also sells them all over Japan. Toyama's drug dealers also invented the "dispensing medicine" Marketing method . They put some Common stock Send to each family, about half a year, go to the home visit once, if used, then collect money, expired if recycled, well received.

Japanese paper

Toyama Prefecture Gokosan is the home of Japanese paper. Japanese paper is known for its quality, and there is a complex of buildings called five mountains and paper houses. Visitors can also participate in the experience and paper making process.

International exchange

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Since ancient times, Toyama Prefecture has had frequent exchanges with other countries on the opposite shore. In order to further strengthen exchanges with other countries, Toyama Prefecture has cooperated with China's Liaoning Province, Russia The coastal territory has established friendly relations and conducted various exchanges with various countries as a central base for exchanges around the Sea of Japan. in Dalian The Toyama Prefecture office was established as a window for exchanges with China.
Toyama Prefecture was concluded with China Sister city Case, 6 pairs:
Cities in Japan
Chinese city
date
Toyama
Liaoning Province
May 9, 1984
Toyama
Hebei (Province) Qinhuangdao The city
May 7, 1981
Nanli City
Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province
March 27, 1983
Takaoka
Liaoning Province Jinzhou City
August 10, 1985
Tonami
Liaoning Province Panjin City
25 April 1991
Irizun
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Kami The city
June 6, 1997
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Disaster accident

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On July 18, 2010, at around 5:30 PM (4:30 PM Taipei time), a bus carrying 49 Taiwanese tourists, a driver and a tour guide, a total of 51 people Sightseeing bus In Toyama Prefecture Nanli City A total of eight Taiwanese male and female passengers, aged 11 to 79, suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision between the oncoming cars on and off the road of Tokai Hokuriku. In addition, the 59-year-old Japanese tour guide was seriously injured and the 59-year-old car owner was also injured. [12]