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Fukuoka

Fukuoka (福岡) is Kyushu‘s largest and one of Japan’s ten most populated cities. Because of its closeness to the Asian mainland (closer to Seoul than to Tokyo), Fukuoka has been an important harbor city for many centuries and was chosen by the Mongol invasion forces as their landing point in the 13th century. Today’s Fukuoka…

Hyogo Prefecture

Hyogo Prefecture (兵庫県, Hyōgo-ken) is located in the Kansai Region, stretching from the Seto Inland Sea to the Sea of Japan. Its largest city and capital is Kobe, its most famous tourist attraction is Himeji Castle, and its best known hot spring resorts are Arima and Kinosaki.

Aichi Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture (愛知県, Aichi-ken) is located in the Chubu Region. The prefectural capital of Nagoya is the region’s largest and Japan’s fourth largest city. The prefecture is home to the Toyota Motor Corporation and as such is a major center of Japan’s automotive industry.

Shizuoka Prefecture

Sometimes referred to as Japan’s riviera, Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県, Shizuoka-ken) is located along the Pacific coast in the south of the Chubu Region. Mount Fuji and the Izu Peninsula are part of Shizuoka Prefecture. Tea is the prefecture’s most famous product. The prefectural capital is Shizuoka City.

Miyagi Prefecture

Miyagi (宮城県, Miyagi-ken) is located on the Pacific coast in the southern Tohoku Region. Miyagi’s capital Sendai is the region’s largest city. Just outside of Sendai is Matsushima, a coastal town well known to offer one of Japan’s three most scenic views. The prefecture was the worst hit by the March 2011 tsunami.

Nagasaki

Nagasaki (長崎) is an important port city on the island of Kyushu and the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture. Its rich history and culture and attractive location around a narrow inlet make Nagasaki one of Japan’s most interesting travel destinations. Thanks to its proximity to the Asian mainland, the port city of Nagasaki has played a…

Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture (熊本県, Kumamoto-ken) is located along the west coast of Kyushu. Its prefectural capital is Kumamoto City. Kumamoto is known for Mount Aso and hot spring resorts such as Kurokawa Onsen.