Jōetsu region

Jōetsu region (上越地方 Jōetsu-chihō) is a geographical region within Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It includes of the cities of Jōetsu, Itoigawa and Myōkō.[1]

History

The historical Jōetsu region is in the area of the old provinces of Kōzuke and Echigo. The region is traditionally known as a less developed area of Japan.[2]

The Joetsu area is a strategic hub in the larger regional transport network.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 地震調査研究推進本部事務局 (Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion), "Earthquake in the Joetsu Region, Niigata Prefecture on October 3" (2010); retrieved 2013-4-17.
  2. ↑ Dentsu. (1970). Industrial Japan, Issues 18-26, p. 58; retrieved 2013-4-17.
  3. ↑ "About Joetsu" at Joetsu City website; retrieved 2012-4-17.

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