Location
Towada is located in Aomori Prefecture in the Tōhoku Region of Honshū in Japan. Located at the foothills of the Hakkoda Mountains and borders Lake Towada (Towada-Ko) to the west. Until 1955, this town was known as Sanbongihara (三本木原).
History
During 1885, this the area was designated as a ranch area for breeding cavalry horses for the Imperial Japanese Army, because the climate was similar to Manchuria and Siberia.
Today
During 1955, elevated to a city. and renamed Towada during October 1956. During 2005, the city merged with the neighboring town of Towadako.
Lake Towada (Towada-Ko)
Largest freshwater crater lake on Honshū island bordering Towada on the border between Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture. The lake is 1,800' / 400m above sea level and is 1,073' / 327m deep in the center.
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Last Updated
September 27, 2022
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