Izu Oshima
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James Richardson
James Richardson is a writer and Japan enthusiast. After living and working in Tokyo for over a decade, he shares his insights on Japanese society, culture, and current events.
Hachijo-jima
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Shikine-jima
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Nii-jima
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Aichi Prefecture
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
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
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.
Chiba Prefecture
Chiba Prefecture forms part of the Kanto region on Honshu, Japan's largest island.
It borders Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture to the east and Ibaraki Prefecture to the north. The prefecture's western coastline faces Tokyo Bay while the eastern coastline faces the Pacific Ocean.
Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture is part of the Tohoku region and is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, Japan's main island.