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1. www.britannica.com · place · KanagawaKanagawa | Japan, Map, Prefecture, & Population | Britannica

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   Aug 30, 2024 · Kanagawa is a prefecture on Honshu island, with Yokohama as its capital and port. It has a population of over 9 million and is part of the Tokyo-Yokohama Metropolitan Area and the Keihin Industrial Zone.

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2. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · YokohamaYokohama | Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Yokohama. Yokohama (Japanese: 横浜, pronounced [jokohama] ⓘ) is the second-largest city in Japan by population [1] and by area, and the country's most populous municipality. [a] It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō ...

3. www.britannica.com · place · YokohamaYokohama | Japan, Map, History, Population, & Facts

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Yokohama, city and port, capital of Kanagawa prefecture, east-central Honshu, Japan. The second most populous city in the country, it is a major component of the Tokyo-Yokohama metropolitan area, the largest urban agglomeration in Japan.

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5. www.ejable.com · living-in-kanagawa-prefectureLiving in Kanagawa Prefecture | EJable

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県) is a popular place for Japanese residents to live if they want to be close to Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Kanagawa and the best places to live and see in this Prefecture. During the Kamakura period, Kanagawa was Japan’s economic and political center.

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6. www.japan-travel-note.com · destinations · 140004Yokosuka: Features, Popular Tourist Attractions, Gourmet

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   Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture is located on the Miura Peninsula and is home to a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base. There are spots where you can feel the history of the Japanese Navy, beautiful nature, and Western food culture.

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   Where is Kanagawa Prefecture located?

   • Kanagawa prefecture: Yokohama city and port Yokohama city and port, capital of Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. Kanagawa, ken (prefecture), Honshu, Japan, located south of Tokyo and bordered by Tokyo Bay to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Yokohama, on the bay, is the prefectural capital.

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   Is Kanagawa a good place to live?

   • Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県) is a popular place for Japanese residents to live if they want to be close to Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Kanagawa and the best places to live and see in this Prefecture. During the Kamakura period, Kanagawa was Japan’s economic and political center.

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   Is Kanagawa a 'Urban Jungle'?

   • During the Kamakura period, Kanagawa was Japan’s economic and political center. Currently, with an estimated population of 9.2 million in January 2023, it is Japan’s second-most populated prefecture and borders Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka Prefectures. This beautiful prefecture of Kanagawa may seem like an “urban jungle” to visitors.

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   Why was Kanagawa important?

   • Five years later Kanagawa was designated Japan’s first port under the Harris Treaty (1858) where foreigners could reside and trade. However, Kanagawa was an important post station on the Tōkaidō, Japan’s main east-west road at the time, and the Japanese government did not want foreigners to have access to it.

   Yokohama | Japan, Map, History, Population, & Facts

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8. www.tsunagujapan.com · 19-recommended-sightseeingShonan | 19 Places to Visit in Kanagawa’s Region by the Sea

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   Aug 30, 2024 · Located in the southern part of Kanagawa Prefecture along the coast, the beautiful region of Shonan includes the cities of Hiratsuka, Fujisawa, Chigasaki, Hadano, Isehara, and the towns of Samukawa, Oiso, and Ninomiya, offering numerous tourist attractions such as Enoshima and many amazing beaches with views of Mt Fuji.

9. trip101.com · article · the-complete-yokohama-guideThe Complete Yokohama Guide For Travellers: 12 Must-Visit ...

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   Sep 10, 2024 · Yokohama is a city located in the Kanagawa prefecture on Japan’s main island, Honshu, and is right beside Tokyo, Japan’s capital. It is one of the bigger cities in Japan and the tourist spots there are all well connected via subway and buses, making travelling extremely convenient.