Essential Japan

Essential Japan

Aichi Prefecture

Nagoya Castle

Where is Aichi? Aichi Prefecture is situated in the Chūbu region of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. It borders Shizuoka Prefecture to the east, Nagano Prefecture to the northeast, Gifu Prefecture to the north, and Mie Prefecture to the west. The…

Akita Prefecture

Lake Tazawa, Akita Prefecture
Akita Prefecture is situated in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It borders Iwate Prefecture to the east, Aomori Prefecture to the north, and Yamagata and Miyagi Prefectures to the south.

Ehime Prefecture

Exterior of Uwajima Castle
Ehime Prefecture occupies the northeast part of Shikoku, the smallest of Japans four main islands. It also contains a large number of small islands in the Seto Inland Sea.