The was a major road in ancient Japan. It was one of five main roads during the Edo period. The route connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and Kyoto along the sea coast of eastern Honshū.
There were fifty-three shogunate-maintained waystations ("shuku-eki") along the road which connected Edo and Kyoto.
The typical method of travel was by foot.
Tōkaidō (region)
The is a Japanese term for both an ancient division of the country and the main road running through the region.
"Tōkaidō" was one of the main circuits of the "Gokishichidō" system. It was first established during the Asuka period. Over centuries, the government functions of the "Gokishichido" became less important. However, the traditional eight regions, including "Tōkaidō", remained cultural markers.
The ancient Tōkaidō road was improved and widened in 1604.
It is a geographic region which has 15 ancient provinces, including
The lands of five prefectures are in the region of "Tōkaidō": Chiba, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama and Tokyo.
Today, Route 1 is a major national highway that mirrors the route of the old Tōkaidō except in the Tōkyō-Yokohama section.
Route 15 follows the route of the old Tōkaidō between Tōkyō and Yokohama
Romantic poetry
Romantic Poetry was one branch of the Romantic movement. The first generation of Romantic poets (1798) were primarily Coleridge, William Blake and Wordsworth. The second generation was at its culmination in the 1820s, with poets such as Shelley, Byron and Keats. The movement showed an interest in the Gothic, Medieval art, and nature. The ballad form was re-introduced, and the poems often took their form from fairy tales and folk songs. Poets were enjoying writing for themselves rather than senior nobility, and later they were the source of inspiration for the Pre-Raphaelite painters.
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Baghlan Province
Baghlan (Persian/Pashto: بغلان "Baġlān") is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the north of the country. Its capital is Puli Khumri. The name comes from a major town in the province, Baghlan.
Hazaras, Pashtuns, Tajiks and Uzbeks are living in this Province.
Baghlan's primary crops (as of 1974) were cotton and sugar beets. The area also produced grapes, pistachios, and pommegranates. The primary livestock are Karakul sheep.
The province also produces silk. Coal is mined in the Karkar Valley.
The districts of Baghlan are:
The current Governor of Baghlan is Mohammad Akbar Barakzai, appointed 2009.
Puli Khumri
Puli Khumri (or Pul-i-Kumri) () is a city in northern Afghanistan. It is the capital of Baghlan Province and has a population of 60,000 (2002 official estimate).
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Piuza won the silver medal at the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Athletics and 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships. She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Bamyan Province
Bamyan Province () is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the centre of the country. Its capital city is also called Bamyan. Most of the people are Hazaras, with fewer Tajiks, and Pashtuns. Bamyan is the largest province in the Hazarajat region of Afghanistan.
The former governor of the province is Habiba Sarabi. She is Afghanistan's first and, so far, only female governor.
Bamiyan is famous for its potatoes.
Bamyan Province has the only university, Bamiyan University in the area.
Hakucho
The launch was a project of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science of the University of Tokyo.
"Hakucho" was sent into orbit on February 21, 1979. It reentered the atmosphere and melted on April 15, 1985.
This was Japan's first x-ray astronomy satellite.
Languages of Afghanistan
Dari and Pashto are the official languages of Afghanistan, but other important regional languages include Uzbeki, Turkmeni, Baluchi, Pashai, Nuristani, Pamiri (alsana), Arab and possibly a few other.
Bamyan
Bamyan (), also spelled Bamiyan and Bamian, is the capital city of Bamyan Province, Afghanistan. It has about 61,863 people. It is the largest town in the Hazarajat region in central Afghanistan. It is 240 kilometres north-west of Kabul, the national capital.
Bamyan has the region's only university, Bamiyan University.
Daykundi Province
Daykundi "(Persian: دایکندی)" also spelled "Daikondi", "Dāykondī" or "Daikundi" or "Daykundi, is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. Day Kundi's capital is Nili. It is about 310 kilometres from Kabul. It is in the Hazarajat region.
Daykundi province grows almonds.
On 15 April 2011, Mr. Qurban Ali Oruzgani became Governor of Daikundi province.
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Nili, Afghanistan
Nili () is the capital city of Daykundi Province, Afghanistan. It is located in Nili District. The town is at 2,022 m altitude.
Farah Province
Farah (Pashto/Persian: فراه) is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the southwest of the country. Its capital is Farah. Farah is large with few people living in it. It is the fourth largest province in Afghanistan. It is on the Iranian border. Most of the people are Pashtun.
Tenma
The launch was a project of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science of the University of Tokyo.
"Tenma" was sent into orbit on February 20, 1983.
This was Japan's second x-ray astronomy satellite.
Farah, Afghanistan
Farah (Pashto/Persian: فراه) is a city in western Afghanistan. It is the capital of Farah Province. There are about 109,409 people living here. It is at 650 m altitude. It is on the Farah River.
The city is a major trading and farming center in the area. There is an airport with a paved runway.
Faryab Province
Fāryāb () is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the north of the country. The capital is Maymana. Most of the people are Uzbek.
The Governor of the province is Abdul Haq Shafaq.
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Lefebvre is also interested in advertising in collaboration with journalist Christian Blachas, also host of the show "Culture-Pub".
Sakigake
The launch was a project of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science of the University of Tokyo.
The satellite was launched on January 7, 1985.
Southern
Southern is the adjective form of south. It may refer to:
Maymana
Maymana, Meymaneh or Maimana (Persian: میمنه) is the capital of Faryab Province, northern Afghanistan. It is near the Turkmenistan border. It is about 400 km northwest of the Afghan capital Kabul.
Ghōr Province
Ghōr (, (), also spelled Ghowr or Ghur, is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. It is in central Afghanistan, towards the northwest. The capital of Ghor is Chaghcharan.
About 635,302 people live in Ghor Province.
The current governor of Ghor is Sayyed Mohammad Eqbal Munib.
Chaghcharan
Chaghcharan () also known as Firouzkoh () is a town and the capital of Ghor Province in central Afghanistan. It is located on the southern side of the Hari River.
There are about 15,000 people, mostly Persian speaking. Chaghcharan Airport is about 1 mile to the northeast of the town.
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