47 Prefectures of Japan

Famous for snow, seafood, and spacious nature. Lower cost of living than Tokyo....

Known for apples and beautiful cherry blossoms. Quiet, traditional Japanese life...

Mountainous region with hot springs and traditional culture....

Home to Sendai, a major city with good balance of urban life and affordability....

Known for rice, sake, and beautiful lake scenery....

Famous for cherries, hot springs, and mountain scenery....

Recovering region with affordable living and friendly communities....

Close to Tokyo with lower costs, good for commuting students....

Home to Nikko, famous historical temples and natural beauty....

Mountain region with hot springs, affordable cost of living....

Major suburb of Tokyo with good transport links and lower rent....

Home to Narita Airport, Tokyo Disneyland, and beautiful coastline....

Japan's capital with the most schools, jobs, and opportunities. Higher cost of l...

Home to Yokohama, second largest city with international atmosphere....

Famous for rice, sake, and ski resorts. Affordable living....

Beautiful mountain views and affordable cost of living....

Home to Kanazawa, historical city with traditional culture....

Quiet prefecture known for dinosaur fossils and traditional crafts....

Home to Mount Fuji views, wine region, affordable living....

Mountain region famous for skiing and clean nature....

Coastal prefecture with Mount Fuji views, good balance of city and nature....

Home to Nagoya, major industrial city with strong job market....

Traditional region with historical villages and affordable living....

Home to Ise Shrine, one of Japan's most important Shinto sites....

Home to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, close to Kyoto and Osaka....

Japan's ancient capital with rich traditional culture and many universities....

Major commercial city, more affordable than Tokyo with great food culture....

Home to Kobe, international port city with diverse community....

Ancient capital known for temples and friendly deer parks....

Coastal prefecture with hot springs and pilgrimage routes....

Smallest population prefecture, known for sand dunes....

Quiet rural prefecture with ancient shrines....

Mild climate region known for fruit and traditional crafts....

Historic city with important peace memorials, affordable living....

Western tip of Honshu, close to Kyushu, coastal scenery....

Known for traditional dance festivals and indigo dyeing....

Smallest prefecture, famous for udon noodles....

Citrus growing region with beautiful coastal scenery....

Rural prefecture known for nature and seafood....

Major Kyushu city, growing tech hub with affordable living....

Known for pottery traditions and rural charm....

Historic port city with international heritage....

Famous for castle and volcanic landscape, affordable....

Known as Japan's hot spring capital....

Warm climate, beautiful beaches and surfing culture....

Southern tip of Kyushu with volcanic scenery....

Tropical islands with unique culture, warm climate year-round....