24/03/2011 · Because of Japan's large size, it is divided into 47 different prefectures for local administration . Prefectures in Japan are the highest level of government that an area can have as it is right below the federal government. They are similar to the 50 states of the United States and the 28 states of India or the provinces of Canada. Each prefecture has its own governor and …

12/02/2015 · Japan is a surprisingly large and diverse country with a total of 47 prefectures that are roughly equivalent to states or provinces in other countries.Most of Japan's prefectures have a population greater than a million people. Each is home to dozens of towns, hundreds of attractions and numerous local festivals.

Japan 47 Prefectures. The Japanese archipelago stretches over 3,000 kilometers from north to south, and encompasses 47 prefectures with Tokyo located near the center. Each of the 47 prefectures has something unique to offer, from rich history and culture, traditional crafts, cuisine, and activities. Explore all the wonders of Japan and find a spot ...

Japan has 47 prefectures. On the basis of geographical and historical background, these prefectures can be divided into eight regions: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu-Okinawa.

There are no states but 47 prefectures in Japan. Japan is divided into 47 prefectures (都道府県 Todōfuken ), forming the first level of administrative division. They consist of 43 prefectures proper (県 ken ) , two urban prefectures(府 fu , Osaka and Kyoto), one "territory" (道 dō , Hokkaido) and one "metropolis" (都 to , Tokyo).

15/07/2011 · The 47 prefectures in Japan neatly divide the country into administrative areas and each prefecture has its own city hall, taxes, transport system, police forces and so on. Similarly, in America, the 50 states divide up the country and each state has a lot of power in its capital.

Originally, there were separate laws that applied to ‘fu’ and ‘ken’ prefectures, but this changed after World War II and now there is no difference between the two. In 1943, the Tokyo area was classified as a new type of prefecture, ‘to’ , to reflect its status as the largest and fastest-growing urban area in the country.