1. Administrative divisions of Japan

    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. The 1718 municipalities and 23 special wards of Tokyo are the lowest level of government; the twenty most-populated cities outside Tokyo Metropolis are known as designated cities, and are subdivided into wards. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    A city designated by government ordinance (政令指定都市, seirei shitei toshi), also known as a designated city (指定都市, shitei toshi) or government ordinance city (政令市, seirei shi), is a Japanese city that has a population greater than 500,000 and has been designated as such by an order of the cabinet of Japan under Article ...
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    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.They include 43 prefectures proper (県, ken), two urban prefectures (府, fu: Osaka and Kyoto), one regional prefecture (道, dō: Hokkaidō) and one metropolis (都, to ...
  5. en.wikipedia.org

    Japan is often divided into regions, each containing one or more of the country's 47 prefectures at large. Sometimes, they are referred to as "blocs" (ブロック, burokku), or "regional blocs" (地域ブロック, chiiki burokku) as opposed to more granular regional divisions.They are not official administrative units, though they have been used by government officials for statistical and ...
  6. japanlanguagefactory.com

    Jan 8, 2025These are administrative units that play a crucial role in the governance of the country. Each prefecture has its own local government and is responsible for various administrative functions, such as education and infrastructure. The Historical Development of Japan's Prefecture System. The concept of prefectures in Japan dates back to the ...
  7. Jun 20, 2024Is Tokyo in Japan yes or no? Yes, Tokyo is in Japan. It is the capital city and one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. What is Japan's region? Japan is located in the Northeast Asia or East Asia region. Its territory is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Sea of Japan, and the East China Sea. Japan is made up of 47 ...
  8. Jun 18, 2024Prefectures are regional authorities comprising municipalities and are in charge of broader regional administration in Japan. Tokyo is one of these regional authorities. Is Tokyo a city or a prefecture/state? Tokyo is officially known and governed as a "metropolitan prefecture", which combines elements of a city and a prefecture.
  9. To (都), which translates to a metropolis, is the prefecture of Tokyo (東京都). The Japanese government refers to Tokyo city as Tokyo-o or Tokyo Metropolis. Tokyo was once classified as a Fu prefecture but after the abolishment of the previous system, the city and the surrounding areas were combined into the To classification.
  10. foodicles.com

    When reading addresses in Japan, you will always find the prefecture listed as the major area. For instance, Tokyo is its own prefecture. If you land in Narita Airport, you are in the Chiba prefecture. Tokyo's Wards & Districts. Japan's 3 levels of government include the national, prefectural, and municipal. Within the 47 prefectures of the ...
  11. worldatlas.com

    A prefecture in Japan is a district under the government. Japan's prefectures form the first level of administrative division. 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 ...
  12. sakurajapan.co.uk

    Aug 20, 2024"To" (都): Tokyo is the only prefecture designated as "to," reflecting its unique status as Japan's capital. "Do" (道): Hokkaido is classified as "do," which signifies its historical status as a distinct administrative region. "Fu" (府): The prefectures of Osaka and Kyoto are designated as "fu," a title that highlights their historical significance as centres of governance and culture.

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