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		<title>JapanesePlease at 14:46, 7 July 2008</title>
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;'''Obihiro''' is a city in [[Japan]] found in the [[Hokkaido Prefecture]]. The reports for [[2005]] suggest that approximately 171,540 residents reside in Obihiro. As with much of Japan, this number is said to be much higher now due to substantial growth in the economy. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;'''Obihiro''' is a city in [[Japan]] found in the [[Hokkaido Prefecture]]. The reports for [[2005]] suggest that approximately 171,540 residents reside in Obihiro. As with much of Japan, this number is said to be much higher now due to substantial growth in the economy.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Due to the vast amount of good soil, great climate, and plenty of experience the agricultural and farming industry has topped the cities economy lists. Harvesting these crops to distribute or trade throughout Japan and many other countries has brought in a great amount of money for Obihiro. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Due to the vast amount of good soil, great climate, and plenty of experience the agricultural and farming industry has topped the cities economy lists. Harvesting these crops to distribute or trade throughout Japan and many other countries has brought in a great amount of money for Obihiro.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Obihiro is home to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces which plays a large role in protected the entire land of Japan. This has been the location of training for those seeking employment in the [[Japanese]] Military Forces. This organization also plays a heavy role in the Japanese security during threatening times.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Obihiro is home to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces which plays a large role in protected the entire land of Japan. This has been the location of training for those seeking employment in the [[Japanese]] Military Forces. This organization also plays a heavy role in the Japanese security during threatening times.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;==History of Obihiro==&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;==History of Obihiro==&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;In [[1905]], Obihiro unveils a new railway driving the population, communication, and trade between other larger Japanese cities including [[Asahikawa]]. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;In [[1905]], Obihiro unveils a new railway driving the population, communication, and trade between other larger Japanese cities including [[Asahikawa]]&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;.&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;In April of [[1933]] Obihiro received recognition as an established city with a firm government put in place. While the city had a thriving economy before being officially established, it wasn’t until this time that organization of development was employed&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;In April of [[1933]] Obihiro received recognition as an established city with a firm government put in place. While the city had a thriving economy before being officially established, it wasn’t until this time that organization of development was employed. &lt;/del&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;==Points of Interest==&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;==Points of Interest==&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Obihiro is home to many historic ruins and buildings. The preservation of these sites, buildings, and artifacts has brought many tourists in from all around the world. Obihiro is known for being the best place to get a real look at what is left of the earliest days in Japan. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;Obihiro is home to many historic ruins and buildings. The preservation of these sites, buildings, and artifacts has brought many tourists in from all around the world. Obihiro is known for being the best place to get a real look at what is left of the earliest days in Japan&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;.&lt;/ins&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;* [[Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall]] The Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall houses special pieces of the Japanese culture dated as far back as prehistoric times. Each piece has been found by highly trained professionals promising its authenticity&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;*[[&lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall&lt;/del&gt;]] The &lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall houses special pieces &lt;/del&gt;of &lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;the &lt;/del&gt;Japanese &lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;culture dated as far back as prehistoric times&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Each piece has been found by highly trained professionals promising its authenticity&lt;/del&gt;. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;* [[&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Manabe Garden&lt;/ins&gt;]] The &lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Manabe Garden is a very large area &lt;/ins&gt;of &lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;European and &lt;/ins&gt;Japanese &lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;styled gardens&lt;/ins&gt;. &lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Visitors are treated to a special Japanese [[Tea House]], beautifully landscaped paths, and handcrafted stunning benches&lt;/ins&gt;.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;*[[Manabe Garden]] The Manabe Garden is a very large area of European and Japanese styled gardens. Visitors are treated to a special Japanese Tea House, beautifully landscaped paths, and handcrafted stunning benches. &lt;/del&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td colspan=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;==External Links==&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt; &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #eee; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;==External Links==&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;[http://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/ Official &lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;site&lt;/del&gt;] (Japanese) &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;* &lt;/ins&gt;[http://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/ Official &lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Site&lt;/ins&gt;] (Japanese)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;-&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #ffa; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;http://hokkaidoguide.com/ &lt;del style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Official site&lt;/del&gt;] (English)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class='diff-marker'&gt;+&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td style=&quot;background: #cfc; color:black; font-size: smaller;&quot;&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;* [&lt;/ins&gt;http://hokkaidoguide.com/&lt;ins style=&quot;color: red; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;city/obihiro/obihirohome.php Information in English&lt;/ins&gt;] (English)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
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		<title>JapanesePlease: New page: '''Obihiro''' is a city in Japan found in the Hokkaido Prefecture. The reports for 2005 suggest that approximately 171,540 residents reside in Obihiro. As with much of Japan, t...</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;New page: '''Obihiro''' is a city in &lt;a href=&quot;/wiki/Japan&quot; title=&quot;Japan&quot;&gt;Japan&lt;/a&gt; found in the &lt;a href=&quot;/wiki/index.php?title=Hokkaido_Prefecture&amp;amp;action=edit&quot; class=&quot;new&quot; title=&quot;Hokkaido Prefecture&quot;&gt;Hokkaido Prefecture&lt;/a&gt;. The reports for &lt;a href=&quot;/wiki/index.php?title=2005&amp;amp;action=edit&quot; class=&quot;new&quot; title=&quot;2005&quot;&gt;2005&lt;/a&gt; suggest that approximately 171,540 residents reside in Obihiro. As with much of Japan, t...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;'''Obihiro''' is a city in [[Japan]] found in the [[Hokkaido Prefecture]]. The reports for [[2005]] suggest that approximately 171,540 residents reside in Obihiro. As with much of Japan, this number is said to be much higher now due to substantial growth in the economy. &lt;br /&gt;
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Due to the vast amount of good soil, great climate, and plenty of experience the agricultural and farming industry has topped the cities economy lists. Harvesting these crops to distribute or trade throughout Japan and many other countries has brought in a great amount of money for Obihiro. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Obihiro is home to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces which plays a large role in protected the entire land of Japan. This has been the location of training for those seeking employment in the [[Japanese]] Military Forces. This organization also plays a heavy role in the Japanese security during threatening times.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==History of Obihiro==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In [[1905]], Obihiro unveils a new railway driving the population, communication, and trade between other larger Japanese cities including [[Asahikawa]]. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In April of [[1933]] Obihiro received recognition as an established city with a firm government put in place. While the city had a thriving economy before being officially established, it wasn’t until this time that organization of development was employed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Points of Interest==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Obihiro is home to many historic ruins and buildings. The preservation of these sites, buildings, and artifacts has brought many tourists in from all around the world. Obihiro is known for being the best place to get a real look at what is left of the earliest days in Japan. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall]] The Obihiro Centennial Memorial Hall houses special pieces of the Japanese culture dated as far back as prehistoric times. Each piece has been found by highly trained professionals promising its authenticity. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
*[[Manabe Garden]] The Manabe Garden is a very large area of European and Japanese styled gardens. Visitors are treated to a special Japanese Tea House, beautifully landscaped paths, and handcrafted stunning benches. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==External Links==&lt;br /&gt;
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[http://www.city.obihiro.hokkaido.jp/ Official site] (Japanese) &lt;br /&gt;
http://hokkaidoguide.com/ Official site] (English)&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Japanese Cities]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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