県

Prefecture

JLPT N4

Interesting Fact

Japan isn't divided into states or provinces—it has 47 prefectures (県). Each has its own local government, famous foods, festivals, and specialties. Hokkaido is known for snow and seafood, Kyoto for temples, Okinawa for tropical beaches, and Hiroshima for its history.

Memory Trick

Imagine every prefecture has one giant floating eye(目). It watches over the mountains, cities, and villages, making sure everything is peaceful. That watchful eye watching all the prefectures 県.