Delve into Shirowa in Japan
Shirowa in the region of Shizuoka is a city in Japan - some 112 mi or ( 181 km ) South-West of Edo , the country's capital .
Current time in Shirowa is now 02:37 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tokyo " with a UTC offset of 9 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Toyota, Edo, Sumiyoshi, Shizuoka, and Shizunami. While being here, make sure to check out Toyota . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shirowa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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相良油田祭り2012 原油採掘 汲み上げた原油そのままでエンジン始動
静岡県牧之原市にある相良油田跡 油田の里公園にて毎年行われている油田祭りにて、現存する油田より原油を汲み上げてオートバイのエンジンと発動機を始動させる催しです。 (この他にも様々な催しが企画開催されています) 世界にも稀に見る軽質な原油が産出し、そのままエンジンを始動させる事が出来る珍しい油田です。 (おそらくプラグはすぐにベタベタにカブってしまうと思いますが) ガソリン34% 灯油34% 軽油2 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Sagara Oil Field
Sagara Oil Field is located in Makinohara, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Crude oil was discovered at Sagara Village in May 1873, and hand-pumping operations began almost immediately. From 1874, Nippon Oil (the predecessor to modern ENEOS) began mechanical pumping operations. The Sagara field was the only producing oil field on Japan's Pacific coast, and was the first in Japan to use oil pumps.
Located at 34.70 138.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Siege of Takatenjin (1574)
The first siege of Takatenjin occurred in 1574, when it was attacked by the forces of Takeda Katsuyori. The garrison was commanded by Ogasawara Nagatada, who held the fortress for Tokugawa Ieyasu. Nagatada surrendered to the Takeda clan, and became a Takeda retainer, receiving the Omosu District of Suruga Province as a fief, where he would relatively remain neutral within up until the Invasion of Kai Province during 1582.
Located at 34.70 138.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Siege of Takatenjin (1581)
The second siege of Takatenjin came only six years after Takeda Katsuyori took the fortress. This second siege lasted several months, and ended with the fortress falling in Nobunaga's hands. This was quite an advantageous event for Oda Nobunaga, as it weakened his enemies; the battle of Temmokuzan the following year would come to be known as Takeda Katsuyori's last stand. Nounaga sent Mori Nagahide to capture his fortress and the siege ended within four months.
Located at 34.70 138.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Battle of Takatenjin
The Battle of Takatenjin (高天神の戦い) was fought in 1574 between the forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu and the forces of Takeda Katsuyori. Katsuyori captured the Tokugawa fortress of Takatenjin, a feat which his father had unsuccessfully attempted. This attack was also displayed in the film "Kagemusha" by Akira Kurosawa.
Located at 34.70 138.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Haibara District, Shizuoka
Haibara District, Shizuoka is a rural district located in Shizuoka, Japan. As of July 2012, the district has an estimated population of 37,550 and a population density of 72.6 persons per km². The total area was 517.56 km².
Located at 34.77 138.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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