Yokohama, Town in Kamikita district, Japan
Description
Yokohama is a town in Kamikita district, Aomori Prefecture, positioned along the Pacific coast with a mix of natural landscapes and residential areas. The municipality combines rural farmland with smaller settlements that stretch across the coastal region.
History
The town received its official establishment on April 1, 1889, during a period of administrative reorganization across Japan. This early founding during the Meiji era shaped its development as a local administrative unit on the northeastern coast.
Culture
Yokohama maintains traditional Japanese municipal structures under the Local Autonomy Law, representing a standard model of town governance in Japan.
Practical
As a working town, it offers basic local services and typical infrastructure for residents and visitors. Access is best via the existing road connections across the region that link the coastal areas.
Did you know?
Positioned at coordinates 41.083139°N and 141.247806°E, Yokohama forms part of the northeastern settlements in Japan's main island of Honshu.
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