States & Regions

Prefectures of Japan

First-level administrative regions of Japan, with names in your language.

Prefectures47

CapitalTokyo

ContinentAsia

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All regions

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Japan — frequently asked questions

How many states does Japan have?

Japan has 47 first-level administrative regions.

What are the regions of Japan called?

They are called Prefectures.

How can I learn the regions of Japan?

Play Select the Prefectures or Name the Prefectures, then draw the regions from memory.