Myoko
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Myōkō (妙高市; -shi) is located in Niigata, Japan on the border of Nagano Prefecture. It lies in mountain surroundings near the historical entrance to the Echigo Plains within easy reach of Tokyo.
As of 2005, the city has an estimated population of 38,899 and a population density of 87.31 persons per square kilometer. The total area is 445.52 km².
Myoko City is a merger of three entities - the major one being the city of Arai (新井市; -shi). Arai merged with the town of Myokokogen and the village of Myoko, and changed the name to Myōkō on April 1, 2005. Its name comes from the mountain which dominates the area
The former city of Arai was founded on November 1, 1954.
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[edit] External links
- Myoko official website in Japanese
- Welcome to Myoko! The unofficial website for Myoko City and Lake Nojiri (in English)
- Myoko Kogen, Ski the Heart of Japan A new ski community and forum for skiers and snowboarders (in English)
