Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Tokyo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Honcho-shi is a city in the northeastern part of Saitama Prefecture, Japan, with a population of about 110,000 and an area of about 67.4 square kilometers. It is known for its agriculture and flower industry, especially iris and chrysanthemum cultivation, and the annual "Konosu Fireworks Festival" is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan, attracting a large number of tourists. The city is conveniently located near the Tokyo metropolitan area, with the JR Takasaki Line and the Tohoku Expressway running through the city. The city is also rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty, such as the Konosu Hachiman Shrine and the green areas along the Arakawa River, making it a livable city that blends tradition and modernity.