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15-513: Nakata was born in Okayama , Japan . He is most familiar to Western audiences for his work on Japanese horror films such as Ring (1998), Ring 2 (1999) and Dark Water (2002). Several of these were remade in English as The Ring (2002), Dark Water (2005), and The Ring Two . Nakata was scheduled to make his English-language debut with True Believers , but later pulled out. He

30-549: Is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu . Okayama Prefecture has a population of 1,906,464 (1 February 2018) and has a geographic area of 7,114 km (2,746 sq mi ). Okayama Prefecture borders Tottori Prefecture to the north, Hyōgo Prefecture to the east, and Hiroshima Prefecture to the west. Okayama is the capital and largest city of Okayama Prefecture, with other major cities including Kurashiki , Tsuyama , and Sōja . Okayama Prefecture's south

45-677: Is located on the Seto Inland Sea coast across from Kagawa Prefecture on the island of Shikoku , which are connected by the Great Seto Bridge , while the north is characterized by the Chūgoku Mountains . Prior to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the area of present-day Okayama Prefecture was divided between Bitchū , Bizen and Mimasaka Provinces. Okayama Prefecture was formed and named in 1871 as part of

60-591: The Hyōnosen-Ushiroyama-Nagisan Quasi-National Park ; and seven Prefectural Natural Parks. Fifteen cities are located in Okayama Prefecture: These are the towns and villages in each district : Per Japanese census data, and, Okayama prefecture has had continual negative population growth since 2005 Okayama Prefecture is closely associated with the folklore hero, Momotarō . This tale is said to have roots in

75-819: The Minister of the Environment under the Natural Parks Law ( 自然公園法 ) of 1957. National parks are designated and in principle managed by the Ministry of the Environment. Quasi-national parks, of a slightly lesser beauty, size, diversity, or state of preservation, are recommended for ministerial designation and managed by the prefectures under the supervision of the ministry. Japan established its first kōen ( 公園 ) or public parks in 1873 ( Asakusa Park , Asukayama Park , Fukagawa Park , Shiba Park , and Ueno Park ). In 1911 local citizens petitioned that

90-525: The 58th, Akkeshi-Kiritappu-Konbumori Quasi-National Park . On 25 June 2024, Hidaka-sanmyaku Erimo Quasi-National Park was redesignated Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi National Park , making it the 35th national park. The area of each national and quasi-national park is divided into ordinary, special and marine park zones. Special zones are further subdivided into special protection and class I, II, and III special zones, restricting access and use for preservation purposes. The state owns only approximately half of

105-459: The land area). On 27 March 2015, the 32nd national park was established, Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park , on 15 September 2016, the 33rd, Yanbaru National Park , and on 7 March 2017, the 34th, Amami Guntō National Park , subsuming Amami Guntō Quasi-National Park . On 25 March 2016, a further quasi-national park was established, Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park , on 27 March 2020, Chūō Alps Quasi-National Park , and, on 30 March 2021,

120-468: The large-scale administrative reforms of the early Meiji period (1868–1912), and the borders of the prefecture were set in 1876. Okayama Prefecture borders Hyōgo Prefecture , Tottori Prefecture , and Hiroshima Prefecture . It faces Kagawa Prefecture in Shikoku across the Seto Inland Sea and includes 90 islands in the sea. Okayama Prefecture is home to the historic town of Kurashiki . Most of

135-875: The legendary story of Kibitsuhiko-no-mikoto and Ura which explains that the Prince Ura of Kudara used to live in Kinojo (castle of the devil) and was a cause of trouble for the people living in the village. The emperor's government sent Kibitsuhiko-no-mikoto (Momotarō) to defeat Ura. The city of Okayama holds an annual Momotarō-matsuri , or Momotarō Festival. The sports teams listed below are based in Okayama. Some tourist attractions are: List of national parks of Japan#History National parks ( 国立公園 , Kokuritsu Kōen ) and quasi-national parks ( 国定公園 , Kokutei Kōen ) of Japan are places of scenic beauty that are designated for protection and sustainable use by

150-439: The national, quasi-national, and prefectural natural parks. With minor amendments this established the framework that operates today. As of 1 April 2014, there were 31 national parks and 56 quasi-national parks, with the national parks covering 20,996 km (5.6% of the land area) and the quasi-national parks 13,592 km (3.6% of the land area). In addition, there were 314 prefectural parks covering 19,726 km (5.2% of

165-569: The old National Parks Law, in colonial Taiwan in 1937: the Tatun National Park (the smallest in Japan); Tsugitaka - Taroko National Park, (the largest); and Niitaka - Arisan National Park (with the highest mountain in then Japan). Ise-Shima was the first to be created after the war , and a further seven had been added by 1955. In 1957 the Natural Parks Law replaced the earlier National Parks Law, allowing for three categories:

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180-463: The population is concentrated around Kurashiki and Okayama . The small villages in the northern mountain region are aging and declining in population - more than half of the prefecture's municipalities are officially designated as depopulated. As of 1 April 2014, 11% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks , namely the Daisen-Oki and Setonaikai National Parks;

195-597: The psychological thriller The Incite Mill which premiered on 16 October 2010 in Japan. He has now completed a Japanese ghost story, Kaidan . Nakata is currently working on Hearn, which is about the life of Lafcadio Hearn who wrote Kwaidan . He is represented by United Talent Agency . His film Chatroom , was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival . Okayama, Japan Okayama Prefecture ( 岡山県 , Okayama-ken )

210-595: The shrines and forests of Nikkō be placed under public protection. In 1929 the National Parks Association was formed. In 1931 the first National Parks Law ( 国立公園法 ) was passed. After much study and survey, in March 1934 the first parks were established — Setonaikai , Unzen and Kirishima — with five more in December and a further four two years later. Three further parks were established under

225-519: Was later offered by DreamWorks to direct the movie The Ring Two (2005), which he accepted, making his English-language debut with a sequel to a remake of his own film. Nakata made his initial breakthrough into film with Ghost Actress a.k.a. Don't Look Up (1996). Although failing to attain any large-scale success, the film was responsible for leading to his directing of Ring . Other Nakata films include Sleeping Bride (2000); Curse, Death & Spirit ; and Chaos (2000). He directed

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