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さんようちほう 山陽地方
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1. San'yō region; region of western Honshu incl. Okayama, Hiroshima, southern Yamaguchi and sometimes western Hyogo prefectures​
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2. San'yō region​The San'yō Region (山陽 地方 San'yō-chihō) is an area in the south of Honshū, the main island of Japan. It consist of the southern part of the Chūgoku region, facing the Seto Inland Sea. The name San'yo means "southern, sunny side of the mountains" and contrasts with the San'in or "northern, shady side of the mountains". The region is generally considered to include the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. Sometimes, Harima area in Hyōgo is considered to be included in this group.
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