The Prefectures of Japan Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo in the Kantō region, is rich in history and famed for the tourist destination of Nikkō. Tochigi Prefecture, located in the Kantō region to the north of Tokyo, is one of the eight prefectures in Japan without access to the sea. […]
The Prefectures of Japan Gunma Prefecture
Gunma Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website Landlocked Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo on Japan’s main island of Honshū, is known for its rugged mountains, cold winters, and top-ranked hot springs. Gunma, one of just eight landlocked prefectures in Japan, is part of the Kantō region. The prefectural capital, Maebashi, is in a […]
The Prefectures of Japan Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website With its long, rugged coastline, Chiba Prefecture offers fresh seafood and marine leisure, and is also home to Tokyo Disney Resort and one of the Tokyo area’s main international airports at Narita. Chiba Prefecture is located on Japan’s Pacific coast, east of Tokyo. Made up largely […]
The Prefectures of Japan Tokushima Prefecture
Tokushima Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website Tokushima Prefecture, on the eastern end of Shikoku, is a center of traditional indigo dying and is home to historic temples, steep gorges, and the lively Awa Odori festival. Tokushima Prefecture is located at the eastern end of Shikoku and shares borders with the island’s three […]
The Prefectures of Japan Kagawa Prefecture
Kagawa Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website Japan’s smallest prefecture by area, Kagawa in Shikoku is bursting with natural attractions, boasts one of Japan’s most famous gardens, and is home to savory Sanuki udon. Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by size. Set on the northeastern end of Shikoku, it borders the Seto Inland […]
The Prefectures of Japan Ehime Prefecture
Ehime Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website Ehime Prefecture in western Shikoku is known for its mikan mandarin orange production and offers attractions like hot springs, scenic beauty, and well-preserved castles. Ehime Prefecture in northwestern Shikoku has a long coastline stretching along the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Uwa Sea […]
The Prefectures of Japan Hokkaidō Prefecture
Hokkaidō Prefecture Banzai Japan Idol Group Visit there Website Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaidō is also the largest and coldest. It is famed for frigid weather, and its capital Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics; it is also a major farming and ranching center for the nation. Hokkaidō Prefecture occupies the entire northernmost of Japan’s […]
The Prefectures of Japan
Japan has 47 prefectures, administrative divisions ranking immediately below the national government. They were created following the Meiji restoration of 1868, often with borders matching the provinces that existed up through the Edo period (1603–1868). The standard order used in Japanese to list the prefectures runs from north to south, more or less, rather than […]