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Hokkaido's name means "Northern Sea Circuit" in Japanese, reflecting its geographical position as the northernmost of Japan's main islands and its proximity to the surrounding seas. The name was officially adopted in 1869 when the Meiji government sought to promote development in the region. Historically, the island was known as Ezo or Yezo, referring to the indigenous Ainu people and the area before it was integrated into Japan.

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