Classification of rivers in Japan

Shinano River, the longest river in Japan, designated as Class A

Rivers in Japan are classified according to criteria set by the River Act (河川法, Kasen Hō), which was introduced in 1967.[1][2] Rivers are classified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT).

  1. ^ "River Administration in Japan". Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  2. ^ "河川法" [River Law] (in Japanese). Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Archived from the original on June 23, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.

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