It is a geographical family name, widely found outside of the Tohoku and Kyushu regions. The most common reading of “Ohtani” is “Ohtani,” but in the Tohoku region and near Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, it is often read as “Ohya. The family descended from the Emperor Kammu and received the surname Taira from the … Read More
In Japan, prefectural chiefs and executive bodies elected by direct public election. It was the first time since the prefectural system was established in 1890 that the title “governor” was uniformly applied to the heads of local bodies. Prior to that, it was used only for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto prefectures. In the United … Read More
Suzuki is the second most common surname in Japan. Mr. Suzuki (Suzukishi) is one of the representative surnames in Japan. It is said to be the family name of a Shinto priest derived from the ear of rice that is enshrined at festivals and the Hontsubo bell of a shrine. This line originated from … Read More
Nagasaki as a place name Nagasaki City is a city located in the southwestern part of Nagasaki Prefecture. It is also the prefectural capital and largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture, and is designated as a core city. During the Edo period, when the country was isolated, it was a port town with Dejima, the … Read More
Design front Design back [Kanji] Okinawa v-neck T-Shirt A prefecture located in the Okinawa region. An island prefecture consisting of about 160 large and small islands, including the main island of Okinawa, in a vast sea area. It belongs to the only subtropical region in Japan and is blessed with a warm climate. In … Read More
Design front Design back A prefecture located in the Okinawa region. An island prefecture consisting of about 160 large and small islands, including the main island of Okinawa, in a vast sea area. It belongs to the only subtropical region in Japan and is blessed with a warm climate. In addition to the tourism … Read More
The southernmost prefecture in Japan. The Ryukyu Islands stretch over 1200 km from the southern tip of Kyushu to the northeastern tip of Taiwan. 1879 Becomes Okinawa Prefecture. After becoming Okinawa Prefecture, all leaders including the governor and the leaders of the prefectural office were dispatched from the mainland, and Japanification was rapidly promoted, … Read More
A region along the coast of Hakata Bay in Fukuoka City, northwestern Fukuoka Prefecture. In a narrow sense, it was defined as the Ishido River in the east, the Naka River in the west, Hakata Bay in the north, and the Boshu Moat in the south. There are almost no remaining Boshu moat, and … Read More
Toyoda, Toyota means a field where you can get a good harvest, which gives you abundant fruit. A place name in central Aichi prefecture. The location of the Toyota Motor Corporation Head Office. The old town area in the northeastern part of Shimonoseki City, western Yamaguchi Prefecture. The old town area in the midwestern … Read More
1. It is a city located in the center region of Nagano prefecture. 2. Matsumoto is the 15th most common Japanese surname. There are about 620,000 people in Japan. It is as large as the population of Portland, Oregon. The most popular existing castle is Matsumoto Castle. It is located in Matsumoto City, also … Read More
The etymology is “small saki” (protruding small terrain) as a place name. Sasaki is the 13th common Japanese surname. Mr. Sasaki originated in Sasaki, Gamo District, Omi Province (Azuchi Town, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture). Originally, Sasakiyama-no-Kimi (an ancient lord who had power in Omi until the Heian period), who originally had Sasaki Shrine as … Read More
1. A prefecture located in the Chugoku region of Japan. The prefectural office is located in Yamaguchi City. 2. Yamaguchi is the 14th most common Japanese surname. The entrance to the mountain in Japanese Kanji. 3. When hunting falconry, first enter the hunting ground to try to hunt.
Kyoto is a city located in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, it is now the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture located in the Kansai region, as well as a major … Read More
A city located in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture. Developed as a castle town in the Middle Ages, Hojo. In the modern times, there are castle towns such as Mr. Okubo, and Tokaido’s number one post town in front of Hakone Seki. It is the gateway to Hakone Tourism and is the center … Read More
The crocodile is a reptile living in the waterfront. It is a generic name for reptiles that are carnivorous and adapted to underwater life. Also, crocodile meat is surprisingly light and delicious. In addition, in some areas of Hiroshima Prefecture, shark are called “crocodile”. Japanese says “Wani” as a Kanji character.
Nagoya City is the prefectural capital of Aichi Prefecture, a designated city. It is also called Chukyo because it is located between Kyoto and Tokyo. It is the central city of Nagoya area after Tokyo area and Kansai area, and the population is the fourth in Japan after Tokyo ward, Yokohama City and Osaka … Read More
large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind. Japanese says Zakuro. It has long been called “women’s fruit” and is said to be effective for beauty and health. Because the seeds are tightly packed inside the fruit, it has been considered a symbol of “fertility” and “prosperity … Read More
Akihabara is an area name that refers to the area around JR Akihabara Station in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It is known as one of the largest electric towns in Japan. History and etymology of Akihabara (Akiba) During the Edo period, it was the area where lower samurai lived. As it was said, “Fires and fights … Read More
Osaka located in the center of Honshu. Although 7% of the population of Japan is concentrated here in Osaka Prefecture, the area is actually the second lowest in the prefectures of the country. It is the second largest city in Tokyo, where many people live in a busy area. Furthermore, about 10% of foreigners … Read More
Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the centre of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area in the world. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family. Tokyo … Read More
Gotemba is a city on the southeastern flank of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. There is a outlet mall.
Gotemba is a city on the southeastern flank of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Yokohama-shi is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kant? region of the main island of Honshu. It is a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Yokohama-shi is the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the second largest city in Japan by population after Tokyo and most populous municipality of Japan. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kant? region of the main island of Honshu. It is a major commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area.
Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan. Nagasaki was founded by the Portuguese in the second half of the 16th century on the site of a small fishing village, formerly part of Nishisonogi District. It became a center of Portuguese and other European … Read More
Hokkaido, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan’s second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which … Read More
Yokosuka-shi is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The U.S. Navy anchored in here.
Abbreviation for Hiroshima Prefecture or its prefectural capital, Hiroshima City. History of Hiroshima City During the Edo period, Hiroshima developed as a castle town of the Asano clan with an income of 426,500 koku. Since the Meiji period, it has had a strong character as a military city, and during the Sino-Japanese War, the … Read More
Rakkyo, a native species of Okinawa Prefecture. It is smaller and has a stronger scent than the scallions cultivated on the mainland. In addition to salted and sweet and sour sauce, it is also suitable for raw food and tempura. Allium bakeri, scallion, pickled shallot made in Okinawa. Japanese says Shima-rak-kyou.
The city that was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, the predecessor of the current Turkish city Istanbul. Currently, Istanbul is a large area of 16 major cities in Turkey has the same area as Istanbul, and Istanbul is the prefecture’s capital. The city is located in the north-western part of Turkey, and … Read More