Akiyoshi

Japanese: 秋吉 - あきよし
Akiyoshi

...Population: 6,899 (1995). Located in the upper reaches of the Koto River, this mountainous rural area is home to the Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, known for its karst topography. The karst plains around Akiyoshidai, blessed with springs, are home to many ruins from the Yayoi period, and the remains of the ancient jori system remain in the lowlands of Kama and Akiyoshi.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Akiyoshi" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…人口6899(1995)。厚東(ことう)川上流を占め,カルスト地形で知られる秋吉台国定公園のある山間の農村地域である。秋吉台周辺の湧泉に恵まれたカルスト平野には,弥生時代の遺跡が多く分布し,嘉万(かま)や秋吉の低地には古代条里制の遺構が残っている。…

※「秋吉」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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