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  2. The Tōhoku region, Northeast region, Ōu region, or Northeast Japan consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures: Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata.
    CountryJapan
    Largest citySendai
    Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
    History

    In mythological times, the area was known as Azuma (吾妻, あづま) and corresponded to the area of Honshu occupied by the native Emishi and Ainu. The area was historically the Dewa and the Michinoku regions, a term first record… See more

    Climate

    The climate is colder than in other parts of Honshū due to the stronger effect of the Siberian High, and permits only one crop a year on paddy fields. The Pacific coast of Tōhoku, however, is generally much less snowy tha… See more

    Cities and populated areas

    Sendai (population: 1,098,000)
    Iwaki (population: 322,000)
    Kōriyama (population: 322,000)
    Akita (population: 300,000)… See more

    Demographics

    The population decline of Tōhoku, which began before the year 2000, has accelerated, now including previously dynamic Miyagi. Despite this, Sendai City has grown, in part due to relocations of people affe… See more

     
  1. Tōhoku region - Wikipedia

    The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō, IPA: [toːhokɯ̥ tɕiꜜhoː]), Northeast region, Ōu region (奥羽地方, Ōu-chihō), or Northeast Japan (東北日本, Tōhoku Nihon) consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of …

  2. Tohoku Travel Guide - japan-guide.com

    The Tohoku Region (東北地方, Tōhoku Chihō, literally "North East Region") consists of six prefectures in the north of Japan's largest island, Honshu. It is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, hot springs, high-quality rice and …

  3. Tohoku Map - Japan - Mapcarta

  4. The 8 Japan Regions, explained [with free map] - Japan …

    Feb 18, 2024 · The Tohoku region is located in the northeastern part of Honshu, the largest island in Japan. It encompasses six prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi, and Yamagata, offering a mix of coastal and mountainous …

  5. File : Japan Tohoku Map.svg - Wikimedia

    Dec 18, 2023 · English: Map of Tohoku region (JAPAN), Tohoku, Japan. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the …

  6. Tohoku | Japan, 6 Prefectures, Map, & Culture | Britannica

    Tōhoku, chihō (region), constituting the northern portion of Honshu, Japan. It is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and to the east by the Pacific Ocean and includes the ken (prefectures) of Aomori, Akita, Iwate, …

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  8. Map Of Japan And Its 8 Regions – Japan Truly

    May 8, 2024 · Hokkaido. With a population of 5.5 million people, Hokkaido is the largest island among the regions and its made up of vast lands, farms, mountains.The famous cities of Asahikawa and Sapporo are located in …

  9. Tohoku, Japan: Maps - Maphill

  10. Maps of Tohoku Region, Japan - Maphill

  11. Detailed Road Map of Tohoku Region - Maphill