Sanin Region

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The San'in Region (山陰地方 San'in Chihō?) is an area in the south of Honshū, the main island of Japan. It consist of the northern part of the Chūgoku region, facing the Sea of Japan. The name "San'in" means "Shady side of the mountains" and contrasts with the Sanyō or "Sunny side of the mountains" region to the south. The region is generally considered to include the prefectures of Shimane, Tottori and north side area of Yamaguchi.

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