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2. vividmaps.com › japanese-prefecturesPrefectures Maps of Japan - Vivid Maps

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   Nov 29, 2020 · Japan is split into 47 prefectures, making the nation’s first level of administrative and jurisdiction division. They include 43 usual prefectures, two urban prefectures (Osaka and Kyoto), one “territory” (Hokkaido), and one “metropolis” (Tokyo). The first prefectures were formed in 1868 to substitute the urban and rural ...

3. thejapanesepage.com › prefectures-of-japanJapan’s Prefectures – Learn Japanese Geography

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   Jun 9, 2022 · About the Prefectures: The prefectures are not all called ken (prefecture) in Japanese. Of the 47, 43 are called “県 ken” — (prefecture). Two are called "府 fu" (Osaka and Kyoto). One is called "道 do” (Hokkai DO). One is called "都 to" (Tokyo to). To remember it Japanese children learn the following poem:

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   Where are Japan's prefectures located?

   • Our list starts from the most northern part of Japan (Hokkaido) and ends with the most southern (Okinawa). Each page contains detailed information on each of the prefectures. The prefectures are not all called ken (prefecture) in Japanese. Of the 47, 43 are called “県 ken” — (prefecture). Two are called "府 fu" (Osaka and Kyoto).

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   How many prefectures are in Japan?

   • Japan is split into 47 prefectures, making the nation’s first level of administrative and jurisdiction division. They include 43 usual prefectures, two urban prefectures (Osaka and Kyoto), one “territory” (Hokkaido), and one “metropolis” (Tokyo).

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   What are Japanese prefectures called?

   • The prefectures are not all called ken (prefecture) in Japanese. Of the 47, 43 are called “県 ken” — (prefecture). Two are called "府 fu" (Osaka and Kyoto). One is called "道 do” (Hokkai DO). One is called "都 to" (Tokyo to). To remember it Japanese children learn the following poem:

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   Where did the word 'prefecture' come from?

   • The word "prefecture" came from the Portuguese who described the municipalities as such. Our list starts from the most northern part of Japan (Hokkaido) and ends with the most southern (Okinawa). Each page contains detailed information on each of the prefectures. The prefectures are not all called ken (prefecture) in Japanese.

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5. www.worldatlas.com › maps › japanJapan Maps & Facts - World Atlas

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   Aug 9, 2023 · Outline Map. Key Facts. Flag. Japan, an island country in East Asia, lies in the Pacific Ocean to the east of the Asian continent. It shares maritime borders with Russia to the north, China and South Korea to the west, and Taiwan to the south. Covering an area of approximately 377,975 km 2 (145,937 mi 2 ), Japan primarily consists of four main ...

   • Capital City: Tokyo
   • Total Area: 377,915.00 km 2

   • Land Area: 364,485.00 km 2
   • Water Area: 13,430.00 km 2

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6. www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › japan_prefecturesJapan's Prefectures and their Capital Cities

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   The most populated cities in Japan ___ Japan Prefectures Japan is subdivided into in 47 administrative divisions, the Japanese Prefectures. In the list below they are listed in geographical order from north to south. On the top of the list the Prefectures are indexed in alphabetical order to navigate to the entry on this page.

7. wikimili.com › en › Prefectures_of_JapanPrefectures of Japan - WikiMili, The Best Wikipedia Reader

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Japan is divided into 47 prefectures ( 都道府県, todōfuken, [ todoːɸɯ̥ꜜkeɴ] ⓘ ), which rank immediately below the national government and form the country's first level of jurisdiction and administrative division. They include 43 prefectures proper ( 県, ken ), two urban prefectures ( 府, fu : Osaka and Kyoto ), one regional ...

8. en.japantravel.com › japan-mapJapan Map: Explore Japan's 47 prefectures - Japan Travel

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   Japan Map. Search our regional Japan map using keywords and place names, or filter by region below. Where would like to go in Japan? Find the best attractions, hotels, restaurants, and top things to do with our map of Japan. Search and explore the Japan map by city, prefecture, and region.

9. ontheworldmap.com › japan › administrative-map-ofAdministrative map of Japan (Prefectures of Japan) - World Maps

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   Dec 13, 2021 · Administrative map of Japan (Prefectures of Japan) Click to see large. Description: This map shows Prefectures of Japan.