Aso

American

[ah-soh] / ˈɑ soʊ /

noun

Mount Aso, a volcanic mountain in southwestern Japan, in central Kyushu, noted for its vast caldera. 5,223 feet (1,593 meters); crater 12 miles (19 kilometers) across.

Aso British

/ ˈɑːsəʊ /

noun

Also called: Asosan. a group of five volcanic cones in Japan on central Kyushu, one of which, Naka-dake, has the largest crater in the world, between 16 km (10 miles) and 24 km (15 miles) in diameter. Highest cone: 1592 m (5223 ft)

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Mount Aso last erupted in October 2021, sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

The “Alice in Borderland” manga by Haro Aso, on which the TV series is based, emphasizes that Arisu’s particular skillset is psychological – in contrast to say, Usagi’s physical prowess as a mountain climber.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025

The presumptive GOP nominee will be meeting with former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso after court Tuesday at Trump Tower.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024

That lawmaker diplomacy included a visit by Aso Taro, a former prime minister and vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, last month when he met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.

From Reuters ● Sep. 12, 2023

The bride’s father was an air vice marshal, it was rumored that the Head of State might attend, and Aunty Uju joked about asking him to make her medical officer at Aso Rock.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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