Laryngitis occurs when the vocal cords swell, causing hoarseness and voice loss. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of laryngitis. Laryngitis occurs when the vocal cords swell, causing hoarseness and voice loss.
Honshu (æ¬å·, HonshÅ«, Main Island or Main Province) ([hoÌÉ´êÉÉ¯áµË]) is the largest and most populous island of Japan, located south of Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Shikoku across the Inland Sea, and northeast of Kyushu across the Kanmon Straits.
Japanese Alps. The backbone of central Honshu, the Japanese Alps include some of the country's most rugged, formidable mountains. Comprised of three different ranges -- from northwest to southeast, the Hida, the Kiso and the Akaishi -- the Japanese Alps are popular among climbers and nature enthusiasts alike.