Jōetsu region explained

is a geographical region within Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It includes of the cities of Jōetsu, Itoigawa and Myōkō.^[1]

History

The historical Jōetsu region is in the area of the old provinces of Kōzuke and Echigo. The region is traditionally known as a less developed area of Japan.^[2]

The Joetsu area is a strategic hub in the larger regional transport network.^[3]

External links

• Niigata JET, Joetsu region

Notes and References

1. 地震調査研究推進本部事務局 (Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion), "Earthquake in the Joetsu Region, Niigata Prefecture on October 3" (2010); retrieved 2013-4-17.
2. [Dentsu]
3. http://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/soshiki/kyousei/english-about.html "About Joetsu" at Joetsu City website