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18-529: The National Ainu Museum ( 国立アイヌ民族博物館 , Kokuritsu Ainu Minzoku Hakubutsukan ) is a museum located in Shiraoi , Hokkaidō , Japan. The museum's mission is "to promote a proper understanding and awareness of Ainu history and culture in Japan and elsewhere out of respect for the dignity of the indigenous Ainu people , while contributing to the creation and development of new aspects of Ainu culture". The museum

36-474: A density of 42 persons per km . In the 1930s, Shiraoi began the cultivation of mushrooms, such as Shiitake , and mullet roe (or karasumi ) at Kojohama. Shiraoi imported the knowledge of mullet roe production from Iwanai . Shiraoi has been involved in the harvest of marine products such as the Horsehair crab and konbu . Because of dwindling resources, harvesting of hair crab has been reduced to

54-468: A test operation from the middle of July until the middle of August. Shiraoi introduced the raising of beef cattle from Shimane Prefecture in 1954. In 1966, Shiraoi began with the production of chicken eggs. Shiraoi boasts 550,000 chickens, and a business worth ¥2.8 billion. Shiraoi has four annual festivals: Shiraoi has several stations on the Muroran Main Line : Shiraoi is served by

72-511: Is 53/km (140/sq mi). This includes all continental and island land area, including Antarctica . However, if Antarctica is excluded, then population density rises to over 58 per square kilometre (150/sq mi). The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a suite of (open and free) data and tools named the Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) to improve the science for policy support to

90-433: Is 7.2 °C (45.0 °F). Shiraoi receives 1,660 millimetres (65 in) of precipitation annually. This only results in 103 centimetres (41 in) of snow annually. In a typical year, the snow lingers for 80 days. Accumulated snow rarely exceeding 44 centimetres (17 in). Wind velocity averages merely 1.6 metres per second (3.6 mph), that is less than half of the neighboring Tomakomai and Muroran. Shiraoi has

108-454: Is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans , but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term. Population density is population divided by total land area , sometimes including seas and oceans, as appropriate. Low densities may cause an extinction vortex and further reduce fertility. This is called the Allee effect after

126-507: Is around 8,000,000,000 and the Earth 's total area (including land and water) is 510,000,000 km (200,000,000 sq mi). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is approximately 8,000,000,000 ÷ 510,000,000 = 16/km (41/sq mi). However, if only the Earth's land area of 150,000,000 km (58,000,000 sq mi) is taken into account, then human population density

144-543: Is forested. Shiraoi is crossed by a number of rivers running from the mountains like Mount Horohoro to the Pacific Ocean . These include: Mount Horohoro and Lake Kuttara are part of Shikotsu-Tōya National Park. Lake Poroto is also in the area. Shiraoi has an oceanic climate, mild when compared to the rest of Hokkaido. The annual temperature ranges between the extremes of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F) and −20.8 °C (−5.4 °F). The average annual temperature

162-654: The European Commission Directorate Generals and Services and as support to the United Nations system. Several of the most densely populated territories in the world are city-states , microstates and urban dependencies . In fact, 95% of the world's population is concentrated on just 10% of the world's land. These territories have a relatively small area and a high urbanization level, with an economically specialized city population drawing also on rural resources outside

180-475: The Japan of the future. It is located about 1 hour by car from Sapporo and about 40 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport . Shiraoi, Hokkaido Shiraoi, like the rest of Hokkaido, was populated by the Ainu . According to the town's official website, the name, Shiraoi, means Rainbows in the Ainu language . Other sources state that the name comes from Shiraunai meaning Horse-flies . In 1867,

198-629: The Sendai domain established a fort in Shiraoi and work began on Shiogama Shrine ( 塩釜神社 , Shiogama Jinja ) . The following year the Boshin War caused Sendai to retreat from Shiraoi and return to Sendai proper. After the revolt was put down the government dismantled the fort in 1870. The end of the 19th century saw expansion of the town. A road was established connecting Shiraoi with Muroran , Sapporo , and Hakodate in 1873. Nineteen years later,

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216-998: The area, illustrating the difference between high population density and overpopulation . Deserts have very limited potential for growing crops as there is not enough rain to support them. Thus, their population density is generally low. However, some cities in the Middle East, such as Dubai , have been increasing in population and infrastructure growth at a fast pace. Cities with high population densities are, by some, considered to be overpopulated, though this will depend on factors like quality of housing and infrastructure and access to resources. Very densely populated cities are mostly in Asia (particularly Southeast Asia ); Africa's Lagos , Kinshasa , and Cairo ; South America's Bogotá , Lima , and São Paulo ; and Mexico City and Saint Petersburg also fall into this category. City population and especially area are, however, heavily dependent on

234-547: The definition of "urban area" used: densities are almost invariably higher for the center only than when suburban settlements and intervening rural areas are included, as in the agglomeration or metropolitan area (the latter sometimes including neighboring cities). In comparison, based on a world population of 8 billion, the world's inhabitants, if conceptualized as a loose crowd occupying just under 1 m (10 sq ft) per person (cf. Jacobs Method ), would occupy an area of 8,000 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi)

252-485: The first railroad station was established. The villages of Shadai and Shikiu were established. Two significant events occurred during this expansion: in 1874, Mount Tarumae erupted, and in 1881, the Emperor Meiji visited. The total area is 425.72 square kilometres (164.37 sq mi). The town is 28.0 kilometres (17.4 mi) East to West and 26.4 kilometres (16.4 mi) North to South. 82% of this area

270-437: The following bus companies: Shiraoi is served by the following roads and highways: Shiraoi has the following twin city relationships: The Shadai Stallion Station is located here. Shadai Stallion Station has bought high-profile thoroughbreds for their breeding program, such as Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem . Population density Population density (in agriculture : standing stock or plant density )

288-622: The former Ainu Museum , which closed on 31 March 2018. The former museum was nestled beside a traditional Ainu village, known as a kotan . This traditional village remains in place on the west side of the grounds, for visitors to experience traditional Ainu life. Exhibits are displayed according to six principal themes: the Ainu language , Ainu history , Ainu views of the world , Ainu livelihoods ( hunting , gathering, fishing , farming), Ainu lifestyles ( food , clothing , shelters , music , dance), and Ainu trade and exchange with surrounding peoples, including projected "multicultural coexistence" in

306-443: The scientist who identified it. Examples of the causes of reduced fertility in low population densities are: Population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually transcribed as "per square kilometer" or square mile, and which may include or exclude, for example, areas of water or glaciers. Commonly this is calculated for a county , city , country , another territory or the entire world . The world's population

324-571: Was originally scheduled to open on 24 April 2020. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic , this was rescheduled several times. It officially opened on 12 July 2020. It serves as one of the three main facilities of Upopoy (meaning "singing in a large group"), alongside the National Ainu Park and a memorial site on high ground on the east side of Lake Poroto ( ポロト湖 ) , where Ainu services are held. The national museum supersedes and replaces

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