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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Kyoto)
Prefectures
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Your Memorable Journey Starts Here

Dividing Japan’s 145,000+ square miles into 47 different zones, prefectures have served as local government systems since 1868, when the Meiji era officially began. More than sanctioned regions, each one offers a unique glimpse into the local culture with a distinct sense of identity and personality.

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