Oyama [town] - Oyama

Japanese: 大山[町] - おおやま

A former town in Kamishinikawa County in the southeastern part of Toyama Prefecture. Most of the town is made up of the Hida Highlands, with the Joganji River flowing along the northern border. The Toyama Chiho Railway's Tateyama Line runs through the town. The town is primarily involved in rice farming, with sake brewing and agricultural equipment manufacturing. The town is home to Arimine Dam. In the eastern part of the town are Mount Yakushi, Mount Mitsumatarenge, and the source of the Kurobe River, and it is part of Chubu Sangaku National Park. In April 2005, it was incorporated into Toyama City along with Osawano Town in Kamishinikawa County, and Yao Town, Funaka Town, Yamada Village, and Hosoiri Village in Fushiki County. ^{572.32 km2} . Population 11,716 (2003).

Oyama [town] [Daisen]

A town in Saihaku District, western Tottori Prefecture. Occupying the northern foot of Mt. Daisen and the alluvial fan of the Amida River, it includes the main part of Daisen-Oki National Park. The main settlement, Kuninobu, faces the Sea of Japan and is close to Oyamaguchi Station on the Sanin Main Line. Daisen is a prosperous dairy cow town, producing large amounts of dairy products, tobacco, and pears. After World War II, pioneer groups developed the foot of Mt. Daisen. In March 2005, the town incorporated the towns of Nawa and Nakayama in Saihaku District, and the town hall became the former Nawa Town Hall. 189.83 ^km2 . Population: 17,491 (2010).

Oyama [town] [Ooyama]

A former town in Hita County, western Oita Prefecture. Most of the area is mountainous, with the Oyama River flowing north through the center. It is rich in cedar, cypress, and shiitake mushrooms, and in recent years has seen active development of plum and chestnut orchards. The eastern part is part of the Yaba-Hita-Hikosan Quasi-National Park. In March 2005, it was incorporated into Hita City along with Amanase Town, Maetsue Village, Nakatsue Village, and Kamitsue Village in Hita County. ^{45.72 km2} . 3,911 people (2003).

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Japanese:

富山県南東部，上新川(かみにいかわ)郡の旧町。大部分を飛騨高地が占め，北境を常願寺川が流れる。富山地方鉄道立山線が通じる。米作を中心とし，酒造，農機具製造を行う。有峰(ありみね)ダムがある。東部に薬師岳，三俣蓮華(みつまたれんげ)岳，黒部川の源流部などがあり，中部山岳国立公園の一部をなす。2005年４月上新川郡大沢野町，婦負郡八尾町，婦中町，山田村，細入村と富山市へ編入。572.32km²。１万1716人（2003）。

大山[町]【だいせん】

鳥取県西部，西伯(さいはく)郡の町。大山北麓と阿弥陀川の扇状地を占め，大山隠岐(おき)国立公園の主要部を含む。主集落国信(くにのぶ)は日本海に面し，山陰本線大山口駅に近い。乳牛飼育が盛んで乳製品，タバコ，ナシを多産。大山山麓は第２次大戦後，開拓団による開拓が進められた。2005年３月西伯郡名和町，中山町を編入し，町役場を旧名和町役場とした。189.83km²。１万7491人（2010）。