The Takase River (高瀬川, Takasegawa) is a Class A river system that flows through Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It flows from Mt. Yahata, through Lake Ogawara into the Pacific Ocean.[1][2]
| Takase River 高瀬川 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A view of paddy fields and Takase River in the border between Tohoku and Shichinohe | |
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| Native name | Takasegawa (Japanese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Prefecture | Aomori |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Pacific Ocean |
• coordinates | 40°53′10″N 141°23′34″E / 40.8860°N 141.3928°E |
| Length | 64 kilometres (40 mi) |
| Basin size | 867 square kilometres (335 sq mi) |
The river is very important to the economy of the region.[1] Approximately 80,000 people live in the river's catchment area.[1]
Every July, the annual Lake Festival (湖水まつり, Kosui-matsuri) is held along the banks of the Takase River.[3] The Takase River Office uses the opportunity to exhibit the "creatures that live in Lake Ogawara", which is popular with families.[3] They also raise awareness about flood control, and water quality improvement of the lake.
Geography
editThe river has a length of 64 kilometres (40 mi) and a catchment area of 867 square kilometres (335 sq mi).[1][4][5] The basin area contains 2 cities, 4 towns, and 1 village.[5]
Upstream from Lake Ogawara, the slope of the river ranges between 1:50 and 1:2000.[5] Between the river and the Pacific Ocean, the slope is 1:30000 (almost horizontal).[5] The water flows backwards from the sea into Lake Ogawara, causing it to be slightly brackish.[5]
Environment
editMany species live in the Takase River system, such as river lamprey, killifish, and Japanese smelt. Lake Ogawara, located downstream, contains many brackish and freshwater aquatic plants like Braun's stonewort, and Ruppia maritima.[6] Freshwater clams can also be found in the area.[6]
Lake Ogawara is designated as one of Japan's 500 Important Wetlands by the Ministry of the Environment.[6][5]
Flooding
editSince the Shōwa era, eight major floods have been observed.[7] The most recent was in 2007.[7]
| Year | Cause of flood | Affected communities | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Typhoon Ida | Towada, Misawa, Shichinohe, Kamikitachō | 3 dead or missing, 17 injured, 151 buildings destroyed, 2,801 buildings flooded |
| 1965 | 1965 Pacific typhoon season | Towada, Misawa, Kamikitachō, Tōhoku | 85 buildings partially damaged, 57 buildings flooded |
| 1968 | Cyclone | Tōhoku | 106 buildings partially damaged, 93 buildings flooded |
| 1990 | Cyclone | Kamikitachō, Rokkasho | 1 building partially damaged, 239 buildings flooded |
| 1994 | Weather front | Misawa, Kamikitachō | 88 buildings flooded |
| 1998 | Cyclone | Kamikitachō, Tenmabayashi | 12 buildings flooded |
| 2006 | Cyclone | Tōhoku | 9 buildings flooded |
| 2007 | Cyclone | Tōhoku | 3 buildings flooded |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "日本の川 - 東北 - 高瀬川 - 国土交通省水管理・国土保全局". www.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ a b "日本の川 - 東北 - 高瀬川 - 国土交通省水管理・国土保全局". www.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ a b "日本の川 - 東北 - 高瀬川 - 国土交通省水管理・国土保全局". www.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ http://wanokawa.sakura.ne.jp/html/wanokawa/110705mizuki3.pdf
- ^ a b c d e f https://www.pref.aomori.lg.jp/soshiki/kankyo/kankyo/files/plan07.pdf
- ^ a b c "日本の川 - 東北 - 高瀬川 - 国土交通省水管理・国土保全局". www.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ a b "日本の川 - 東北 - 高瀬川 - 国土交通省水管理・国土保全局". www.mlit.go.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-03.