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Narita (成田市 Narita-shi?) is a city located in Chiba, Japan. In Geography, location is a position or point in Physical space that something occupies on Earths' surface A tree is a perennial Woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government A telephone number or phone number is a sequence of numbers used to call from one Telephone line to another in a Telephone network. Narita-san (成田山 lit Narita mountain is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita city Chiba prefecture, Japan. |||} A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and, with the difference that they are not a component of. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines--> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Greater Tokyo Area. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. It is the site of Narita International Airport, the main international airport serving the Greater Tokyo Area. is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. The Greater Tokyo Area is a large Metropolitan area in Japan consisting of most of the prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama
As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 98,296 and population density of 748. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 81 persons per km². Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Its total area is 131. 27 km².
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History
There are various theories regarding the origin of Narita's name, comprised of the characters for "become" (nari) and "rice paddy" (ta): that the name "Narita" comes from the ringing (nari) of thunder in the area, that nari is derived from an obsolete word for "fertile," and that the nari is derived from the word for "livelihood" (nariwai).
Narita is known to have been inhabited since prehistoric times; rice farming began in the area around 100 BCE. As the city is located roughly equidistant from the Pacific Ocean and Tokyo Bay, around a number of small rivers, it was a natural political and commercial center for the region. The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth 's Oceanic divisions is a bay in the southern Kantō region of Japan. Its old name was.
Urbanization of the area began during the Nara period. The of the History of Japan covers the years from AD 710 to 794. Narita-san Temple was founded in 940 CE. Narita-san (成田山 lit Narita mountain is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita city Chiba prefecture, Japan. Events By Place Asia Saadia Gaon compiles his Siddur (Jewish prayer book in Iraq.
Narita was incorporated as a town in 1889, and Narita City was founded on March 31, 1954. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Growth in the area began in earnest in 1966, when Prime Minister Eisaku Sato laid out the plan for Narita International Airport. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. was a Japanese Politician and the 61st 62nd and 63rd Prime Minister of Japan, elected on November 9 1964 and re-elected on February 17 1967 and January 14 1970 is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. The development of the airport and accompanying access to central Tokyo led to widespread residential, commercial and industrial development in the city.
Narita was once part of Inba District until March 31, 1954. Inba (印旛郡 -gun is a district located in Chiba, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated Population of 66401 and The city annexed the towns of Taiei and Shimofusa from Katori District on March 27, 2006 and the city now expanded into the Katori District areas. Taiei (大栄町 -machi is a town located in Katori District, Chiba, Japan. Shimofusa (下総町 -machi is a section of Narita in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Katori (香取郡 -gun is a district located in Chiba, Japan. Katori (香取郡 -gun is a district located in Chiba, Japan. (In the same day in Chiba Prefecture, the cities of Katori, Sanmu, and the town of Yokoshibahikari in Sanbu District were created by the mergers)
The enlarged Narita now has an estimated population of 121,214. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines--> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Greater Tokyo Area. is a city located in Chiba, Japan. It was formed from the merger on March 27, 2006 of the city of Sawara and the towns of is a city located in Sanbu District, Chiba, Japan. It was formed on March 27, 2006 by the merger of the municipalities of Sanbu is a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba, Japan. It was formed by the merger on March 27, 2006 of the towns of Hikari Sanbu (山武郡 -gun is a district located in Chiba, Japan. As of 2003, the district had an estimated Population of 150863 The total area is now 213. 84km², as of May 1, 2006.
Areas
Central Narita
Central Narita (locally known as 町中 machinaka) is roughly defined as the area between Narita Station, Keisei Narita Station and the Narita-san Temple. is a railway station on the Narita Line in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Keisei Narita Station (京成成田駅 is a railway station in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Narita-san (成田山 lit Narita mountain is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita city Chiba prefecture, Japan. The main road in central Narita is Omotesan-do (表参道), which is lined with about 150 small shops and has been extensively renovated in recent years; it is widely regarded as one of the best "traditional" city streets in Japan.
Narita New Town
Narita New Town is a planned residential area to the west of Narita Station. is a railway station on the Narita Line in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It has 16,000 homes with a total population of 60,000. The area was designed in 1968 based on the new towns surrounding London, England, and now houses most of the city's population. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A new town, planned community or planned city is a City, Town, or Community that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Although most residents of the New Town initially commuted to Tokyo or Chiba City for work, many now commute to cities in northwestern Chiba, and a number of businesspeople in central Narita have also moved into the New Town. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū.
Kozunomori
Kozunomori (公津の杜) is a suburban area of Narita located south of the New Town, about 4 minutes by train from Keisei Narita Station. is a Japanese General Merchandise Store, part of Seven & I Holdings Co It has a population of about 12,000. The Kozunomori station is flanked by a large Ito-Yokado department store, popular with foreign visitors who stay in and around Narita. is a Japanese General Merchandise Store, part of Seven & I Holdings Co
Airport and farm areas
Narita International Airport is located on the east side of Narita in an historically agricultural area called Sanrizuka (三里塚). is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. The construction and later expansion of the airport led to intense civil unrest among Sanrizuka residents (see Narita International Airport's history). is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. Although land expropriation and poorer farming conditions due to the airport's construction have caused Narita's farming population to drop two-thirds from pre-airport levels, the area immediately surrounding the airport remains lightly populated by farmers. Some abandoned farmland is now used for golf courses, while other plots of land have become unofficial dumping grounds for garbage.
Industrial areas
There are three main industrial zones in Narita: Nogedaira (野毛平) and Toyosumi (豊住) and Taiei. Both zones were laid out in the 1960s to take advantage of Narita Airport and the ability to quickly import and export goods by air. Most industries in Narita City predominantly employ Narita residents. An aircraft part repair plant operated by JAL (Japan Airlines) and Pratt & Whitney, called Japan Turbine Technologies is located at Taiei-kogyo-danchi, opposite to an Okubo store. ( or JAL, is an airline of Japan It is one of the largest Airline operators in Asia. Pratt & Whitney is an American Aircraft engine manufacturer of products widely used in both civil and military aircraft. JTT or Japan Turbine Technologies is a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney and Japan Airlines.
Tourist Attractions
- Narita-san Shinsho Temple
- Shiseki Park
- Chiba Prefectural Boso Fudoki-no-oka Museum
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the city of Narita. Narita-san (成田山 lit Narita mountain is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in central Narita city Chiba prefecture, Japan.
Public high schools are operated by the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education. Chiba Prefectural Board of Education is a department of the Chiba Prefecture in Japan.
- Narita North High School [1]
- Narita Seiryo High School [2]
- Shimofusa High School [3]
- Narita International High School [4]
Transportation
Narita International Airport provides domestic and international services. is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area. is an international Airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Narita's main train stations are Narita Station (JR Narita Line) and Keisei Narita Station (Keisei Main Line). is a railway station on the Narita Line in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The is a name used by three railway lines located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Keisei Narita Station (京成成田駅 is a railway station in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Rapid and express services; charged run the entire length of the line in 53 minutes Other train stations in the city include:
- Airport Terminal 2 Station (Narita Line)
- Higashi-Narita Station (Keisei Higashi-Narita Line, Shibayama Railway Line)
- Kozunomori Station (Keisei Main Line)
- Kuzumi Station (Narita Line)
- Narita Airport Station (Narita Line)
- Shibayama Chiyoda Station (Shibayama Railway Line)
- Shimousa-Matsuzaki Station (Narita Line)
Rush hour Narita Express trains and Keisei Skyliner trains connect Narita to central Tokyo in approximately 1 hour. is a railway station located in Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport in Narita Chiba, Japan. is a railway station located between the terminals of Narita International Airport in Narita Chiba, Japan. The is a branch line of the Keisei Main Line from Keisei Narita Station to Higashi-Narita Station (the old Narita Airport Station The runs for 22 km between Higashi-Narita Station and Shibayama-Chiyoda Station, much of it underneath Narita International Airport. is a Train station located in Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Shibayama-Chiyoda Station (芝山千代田駅 is the terminus of the Shibayama Railway line, located on the border between Shibayama and Narita, Chiba abbreviated as N'EX, is a Train operated since 1991 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East serving Narita International Airport from various See also Ford Skyliner. is a limited-express airport train service between Tokyo and Narita Airport.
The Higashi-Kanto Expressway connects Narita to Tokyo and Chiba City. The (lit East Kantō Expressway is a national expressway in Japan.
Chiba Kotsu and Narita Kuko Kotsu provide bus service through the city. The Narita City Loop Bus (成田市内循環バス), operated by both companies, operates on two circular routes around the city, stopping in major commercial areas and at all 7 major hotels.
Sister cities
- Xianyang, People's Republic of China
- Incheon, South Korea
- Jeongeup, South Korea
- San Bruno, California, USA[1]
- Næstved, Denmark
References
- ^ "Consolidation of Local Governments in Japan and Effects on Sister City Relationships," Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco
External links
- Narita official website (in English)
- Narita Layover Page (in English)
- Narita travel guide from Wikitravel
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