Regions of Japan

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Hokkaido Hokkaido (北海道), Japan’s northernmost island, is a popular tourist destination known for its rich nature and spectacular scenery throughout the four season…

Tohoku Region Tohoku Region (東北地方) is a region located in the northern part of Honshu, the main island of Japan. It consists of six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi,…

Kanto Region Kanto Region (関東地方) is a region in Japan that is located on the eastern coast of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. Kanto is known for its capital city…

Chubu Region The Chubu Region (中部地方) is located in the center of Japan’s Honshu Island and is composed of nine prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niig…

Kansai Region Kansai Region (関西地方), also known as Kinki (近畿), is a region of Japan located in the western part of Honshu, the main Island of Japan. It includes the p…

Chugoku Region Chugoku region (中国地方) is a region located in western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. The region consists of five prefectures: Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, …

Shikoku Shikoku (四国) is the smallest of the four main islands of Japan, located to the south of Honshu Island and to the east of Kyushu island. It is made up of fo…

Kyushu Region Kyushu Region (九州地方) is the third largest island of Japan, located in the southwestern part of the country. It has an area of approximately 36,000 square…

Okinawa Okinawa (沖縄) is a Japanese prefecture located in the southwestern part of the country, consisting of a chain of islands. The capital city is Naha. It has a…