Toyama, city, Japan, capital of Toyama Prefecture, north central Honshu Island, on Toyama Bay. Toyama is an administrative, commercial, and cultural center for the surrounding rice-growing region. Its plants produce chemicals, medicines, plastics, and textiles. Toyama University (1949) is here. Population (1999) 321,684.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Toyama Information info
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