The New Japanese Geography Film Series: The Roofs of Honshu

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In the mountains of the Chubu region, farmers grow legumes, buckwheat, and millet. Silk cultivation and forestry are also important sources of income. Paper production has flourished since the Meiji Period, and precision-instrument factories have been built for assembling lenses and timepiec- es. The natural environment is harsh but beautiful, and a local tourist industry has also developed.

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Shinkichi Noda

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The New Japanese Geography Film Series: The Roofs of Honshu

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