Tōhoku region

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/thoku-region

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Tōhoku region?Approximately 66,889 square kilometers
2. What is the location?Northeastern Honshu, Japan
3. What is the prefectures?Six: Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata
4. Why does Tōhoku get a lot of snow?The Ōu Mountains run through Tōhoku and make the climate colder. This cold weather brings lots of snow in winter.
5. Which prefectures are in Tōhoku?Tōhoku includes the prefectures of Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi.

Honshu: The largest and most populous island of Japan, forming the geographical core of the nation.
Ōu Mountains: A major mountain range running through the Tōhoku region, significantly shaping its topography and climate.
Prefectures: The primary administrative divisions of Japan, analogous to states or provinces in other countries.
Tourism Industry: Economic activities focused on providing services and attractions for visitors and travelers.