The standard order used in Japanese to list the prefectures runs from north to south, more or less, rather than using kana order. This is the order used for the articles below. We hope you enjoy ...

It's this insatiable awe and love for Japan that compelled this Singaporean to want to visit all 47 of its prefectures solo, and he's inching closer to completing this goal after two-and-a-half ...

Local governments in two Japanese prefectures ordered the evacuation of nearly 2,800 people Monday where wildfires continue ...

MAEBASHI -- Tokyo topped the rankings of Japan's 47 prefectures in terms ... As for average monthly savings, Hyogo Prefecture topped the list at 44,950 yen (approx. $285), followed by Tokyo ...

Wildfires continue to spread in western Japan, with no signs of being brought under control. The blazes are still expanding in Ehime and Okayama prefectures, while a new wildfire broke out in ...

TOKYO - Strong winds intensified out-of-control wildfires in two western Japanese prefectures on March 26, burning through over a cumulative 900ha and leaving at least 15 buildings destroyed.

Women’s participation is still low across many of Japan's 47 prefectures, particularly in ... Hokkaido topped the list of the number of years female governors have stayed in office over the ...