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Prefectures of Japan. 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.
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Map of the regions and prefectures of Japan. Prefectures of Japan (都道府県, todōfuken) are one of the basic local entities of Japan. They are the 47 subdivisions of the country. Prefectures are the governmental bodies of Japan which are larger than cities, towns, and villages.
The bureaucratic administration of Japan is divided into three basic levels: national, prefectural, and municipal. They are defined by the Local Autonomy Law of 1947. Below the national government there are 47 prefectures, six of which are further subdivided into subprefectures to better service large geographical areas or remote islands.
Aug 26, 2019 · The country is divided into 47 prefectures, two of which are urban prefectures, one is a territory or circuit, and the other is a metropolis. All the prefectures are equal in autonomy except Tokyo which has retained some additional municipal authority within its territories.
