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Asahikawa

Asahikawa

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A city in western Hokkaido, Japan known for farming, factories, and snowy winters
  • proper noun
: Asahikawa
  • Farmers in Asahikawa grow a variety of crops thanks to the fertile land.

Examples

  • After landing in Sapporo, we took a train to Asahikawa to visit its renowned zoo.

  • Have you ever been to Asahikawa?

  • The city of Asahikawa is famous for its beautiful winter landscapes and ramen shops.

  • I visited Asahikawa last summer.

  • Asahikawa is a city in Asahikawa, Hokkaido known for its agricultural production.

  • The annual festival in Asahikawa attracts many visitors every summer.

  • Asahikawa's strong industrial base supports the local economy.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Asahikawa comes from Japanese parts asahi 'morning sun' and kawa 'river'. So it means 'morning sun river', a simple image of the sun on a river that helps you remember this city in Hokkaido.