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Hokkaido (help·info) (北海道, Hokkaidō?, literally "Northern Sea Circuit"), formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectures. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city.
Hokkaido was settled by Ainu, Nivkh, and Orok 20,000 years ago. The Nihon Shoki, finished in 720, is often said to be the first mention of Hokkaido in recorded history. According to the text, Abe no Hirafu led a large navy and army to northern areas from 658 to 660 and came into contact with the Mishihase and Emishi. One of the places Hirafu went to was called Watarishima (渡島), which is often believed to be present-day Hokkaido. However, many theories exist in relation to the details of this event, including the location of Watarishima and the common belief that the Emishi in Watarishima were the ancestors of the present-day Ainu people.
Hokkaido University (北海道大学, Hokkaidō daigaku?), or Hokudai (北大?), is one of the national universities of Japan. It is a member of the National Seven Universities, which were established as the best national higher education or research institute. It is situated in downtown Sapporo, just north of Sapporo Station, and stretching approximately 2.4 kilometers northward. It is considered as one of the top universities in Japan.
Hokkaido University (Hokudai for short) was originally founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College (札幌農學校, Sapporo nōgakkō?) by William S. Clark with the help of five faculty members and a first class size of 24 students. In September 1907, Tohoku Imperial University (東北帝國大學, Tōhoku teikoku daigaku?) set up the faculty of Agriculture in Sapporo. Sapporo Agricultural College took the lead it. Tohoku Imperial University ceded the Faculty of Agriculture to Hokkaido Imperial University (北海道帝國大學, Hokkaidō teikoku daigaku?) on April 1, 1918. It was one of nine Imperial Universities. The School of Medicine was established in 1919, at which time the Agricultural College became the Faculty of Agriculture. This was followed by the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, and finally in 1947, the Faculty of Law and Literature. The current name of Hokkaido University also came into use in 1947. In 1953, the Graduate School was established.
A Short Introduction to Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University International Graduate Program (IGP)
Introducing e3, Hokkaido University
International student life at Hokkaido University
A Comprehensive Introduction to Hokkaido University (with narration)
Autumn of Hokkaido University ~北海道大学・秋~
"Kon Kon Kao" Hokkaido University
Winter Walk to Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University Festival 2011 english
Riding through Hokkaido University
Hokkaido University in Winter-Faculty of Engineering
"Discover Nature at Hokkaido University" 制作:北海道大学CoSTEP
Hokkaido University Course
MJSP Students' Voice