prefecture
US /ˈpriˌfɛktʃɚ/
・UK /ˈpri:fektʃə(r)/
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n.NounAn administrative state or region in a country
Most of the population hail from the same major city within this prefecture
n.NounAn administrative district of a country, especially one in Japan or France.
Japan is divided into 47 prefectures.
n.NounThe government or administration of a prefecture.
The prefecture announced new economic policies.
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Day in the Life of a Japanese University Student in Tokyo
- Originally from Chizuoka Prefecture, she moved to Tokyo to attend university and the dorm was the perfect choice for her to minimize her living costs.
Originally from Chizuoka Prefecture, she moved to Tokyo to attend university and the dorm was the perfect choice for her to minimize her living costs.
- Originally from Shizuoka Prefecture, she moved to Tokyo to attend university,
Originally from Shizuoka Prefecture, she moved to Tokyo to attend university,
Where should you visit in Japan? How to plan your trips!
- and this year they are sending us, Kim Dao, and Chris O'Connell to every single prefecture in Japan.
and this year they are sending us, Kim Dao, and Chris O'Connell to every single prefecture in Japan.
- And this year they are sending us, Kim Dao, and Chris Okano to every single prefecture in Japan.
And this year they are sending us, Kim Dao, and Chris Okano to every single prefecture in Japan.
A First-Timer’s Tour of Iwate
- Day 2 Day 2 begins after breakfast and catching the train to Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture.
Day 2 Day 2 begins after breakfast and catching the train to Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture.
- Day 2 begins after breakfast and catching the train to Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture.
Day 2 begins after breakfast and catching the train to Morioka, the capital city of Iwate Prefecture.
Obama: Japan's Hidden Historical Port Town | 2-Day Trip
- Before hiking back to Obama, I'm ending my Fukui trip at the beautiful Onyu Pass, the last scenic point still within the prefecture.
Before hiking back to Obama, I'm ending my Fukui trip at the beautiful Onyu Pass, the last scenic point still within the prefecture.
- Before hiking back to Obama, I'm ending my fukuri trip at the beautiful Onyu Pass, the last scenic point still within the prefecture.
Before hiking back to Obama, I'm ending my fukuri trip at the beautiful Onyu Pass, the last scenic point still within the prefecture.
Hanko Seals: The Ultimate Japanese Souvenir
- It is not certain when seals first came into use in Japan, as we have no reliable data to support this, but the oldest existing seal in Japan is the gold seal of King Hanzomonu, which is now designated a national treasure, and was found in 1984 on Shiga Island, Higashiku Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, present-day Fukuoka Prefecture.
It is not certain when seals first came into use in Japan, as we have no reliable data to support this, but the oldest existing seal in Japan is the gold seal of King Hanzomonu, which is now designated a national treasure, and was found in 1984 on Shiga Island, Higashiku Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, present-day Fukuoka Prefecture.
- but the oldest existing seal in Japan is the gold seal of King Hanzo Monu, which is now designated a National Treasure and was found in 1984 on Shiga Island, Higashikō Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, present-day Fukuoka Prefecture.
but the oldest existing seal in Japan is the gold seal of King Hanzo Monu, which is now designated a National Treasure and was found in 1984 on Shiga Island, Higashikō Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, present-day Fukuoka Prefecture.
Learning from Japanese Locals: Tea and Slow Living
- I've come to an area called Fujieda, which is in Shizuoka Prefecture,
I've come to an area called Fujieda, which is in Shizuoka Prefecture,
- I've come to an area called Fujieda, which is in Shizuoka Prefecture and it was really easy to get here.
I've come to an area called Fujieda, which is in Shizuoka Prefecture and it was really easy to get here.
The Best Places in Toyama | japan-guide.com
- Toyama prefecture lies along the Sea of Japan
Toyama prefecture lies along the Sea of Japan
- Toyama Prefecture lies along the Sea of Japan, a unique location with a large coastline as well as mountain ranges that make up a majority of its interior.
Toyama Prefecture lies along the Sea of Japan, a unique location with a large coastline as well as mountain ranges that make up a majority of its interior.
Japanese Cheese Maker's Dairy Farm Experience
- This is in Okayama Prefecture and it's very famous for its Jersey cow milk.
This is in Okayama Prefecture and it's very famous for its Jersey cow milk.
- This is in Okayama Prefecture, and it's very famous for its, uh, Jersey cow milk.
This is in Okayama Prefecture, and it's very famous for its, uh, Jersey cow milk.
Overnight Getaway To Rural Ena
- Located in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture within easy reach of the famous Nakasendo hiking trail, the city of Enna is an under-seen rural gem in attractive natural surroundings, with a peaceful atmosphere and plenty to see and do.
Located in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture within easy reach of the famous Nakasendo hiking trail, the city of Enna is an under-seen rural gem in attractive natural surroundings, with a peaceful atmosphere and plenty to see and do.
- Located in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture, within easy reach of the famous Nakasendo hiking trail, the city of Ena is an underseen rural gem in attractive natural surroundings, with a peaceful atmosphere and plenty to see and do.
Located in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture, within easy reach of the famous Nakasendo hiking trail, the city of Ena is an underseen rural gem in attractive natural surroundings, with a peaceful atmosphere and plenty to see and do.
Exploring Craft Beer & Sake in Central Japan
- The company commissioned the Handa Red Brick Building in Handa, Aichi Prefecture, which was completed in 1898 and outfitted with the then-cutting-edge beer brewing technology.
The company commissioned the Handa Red Brick Building in Handa, Aichi Prefecture, which was completed in 1898 and outfitted with the then-cutting-edge beer brewing technology.
- Coming up against these four giants was the modestly sized Marusan Brewing Company, the company commissioned the Handa Red Brick Building in Handa, Aichi Prefecture, which was completed in 1898 and outfitted with the then-cutting-edge beer brewing technology.
Coming up against these four giants was the modestly sized Marusan Brewing Company, the company commissioned the Handa Red Brick Building in Handa, Aichi Prefecture, which was completed in 1898 and outfitted with the then-cutting-edge beer brewing technology.