Named for the longest river in the discoverer’s home prefecture Yamagata {see planet (7039)}. One of the three wildest rivers in Japan, Mogamigawa has its source in Mt. Azuma, south of Yamagata. It flows north and pours into the Sea of Japan in Sakata City. Called “Mother River”, it is very popular in this area. (M 32792) _ _.
Avastatud: 10-11-1996 Avastamiskoht: Nanyo Avastajad: Okuni, T.