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Japan is divided into a number of areas called 'Prefectures' (abbreviated 'Pref.'). These are analogous to states or provinces in other countries. | Japan is divided into a number of areas called 'Prefectures' (abbreviated 'Pref.'). These are analogous to states or provinces in other countries. | ||
Fukushima <br>Iwate <br>Miyagi <br>Nagano <br> | Fukuoka <br> | ||
Fukushima <br> | |||
Iwate <br>Miyagi <br>Nagano <br> Nagasaki <br> | |||
=== Cities, Towns, and Villages === | === Cities, Towns, and Villages === | ||
Within each prefecture is a number of cities, towns and villages, The larger cities are very populous, while many towns and villages are quite small and often can border each other in a way that they are at times considered part of a larger city. Most though have some space between them. | Within each prefecture is a number of cities, towns and villages, The larger cities are very populous, while many towns and villages are quite small and often can border each other in a way that they are at times considered part of a larger city. Most though have some space between them. | ||
== Research Tools == | == Research Tools == | ||