Fun facts about Honshu
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The name Honshū translates to 'main province' or 'home land' in English.
Honshu
Japan
Honshu , historically known as Akitsushima or Hondo, is the largest of Japan's four main islands. It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It is the seventh-largest island in the world, and the second-most populous after the Indonesian island of Java.
From the “Etymology” section
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Honshu is home to 40 active volcanoes.
Honshu
Japan
Honshu , historically known as Akitsushima or Hondo, is the largest of Japan's four main islands. It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It is the seventh-largest island in the world, and the second-most populous after the Indonesian island of Java.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC · Public Domain
Chiba Prefecture is famous for its peanuts and is the largest producer in Japan.
Honshu
Japan
Honshu , historically known as Akitsushima or Hondo, is the largest of Japan's four main islands. It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It is the seventh-largest island in the world, and the second-most populous after the Indonesian island of Java.
From the “Economy” section
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Photo: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC · Public Domain
The Tokaido Shinkansen is the world's oldest high-speed rail line.
Honshu
Japan
Honshu , historically known as Akitsushima or Hondo, is the largest of Japan's four main islands. It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It is the seventh-largest island in the world, and the second-most populous after the Indonesian island of Java.
From the “Transportation” section
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Photo: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC · Public Domain
Honshu has a total population of 100.7 million people, accounting for 81.9% of Japan's population.
Honshu
Japan
Honshu , historically known as Akitsushima or Hondo, is the largest of Japan's four main islands. It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It is the seventh-largest island in the world, and the second-most populous after the Indonesian island of Java.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC · Public Domain