Explore the geographical regions of the country of Japan

Japan also divides geographical regions like Vietnam. Each region will have its own characteristics and characteristics.

Japan is located in East Asia, with an area of ​​about 377,900km2, including 5 main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa and more than 6,800 surrounding small islands, stretching from North to South is 3000km. 

Japan geographically divided into 8 regions

Japan is geographically divided into 8 regions (regions). These regions have been divided for a long time, but they are not administrative units. The 8 regions of Japan include: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kansai, Kanto, Chugoku, Shikoku, Chubu, Kyushu and Okinawa. 

Except for Hokkaido, the other regions are composed of many different provinces. As for Hokkaido, there is only one province that acts as a region. The following are the details of the prefectures in Japan by regions:

Hokkaido region

Hokkaido is a rather special region of Japan, unlike other regions of Japan consisting of many provinces, Hokkaido has only one Hokkaido province. The Hokkaido region is the largest area in Japan.

Tohoku region

The Tohoku region is made up of six prefectures: Akita Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Yamagata Prefecture. 

Tohoku is considered the rice bowl of Japan with the largest rice growing area in the country. In addition, this area is also famous for its beautiful seascapes such as the coast of Sanriku, Matsushima, and fresh and attractive seafood.

Kanto region

 Kanto is the most economically developed region in Japan

Kanto is made up of 7 prefectures: Chiba Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, and Tokyo.

Kanto is the most developed region of Japan with the top 1 level of urbanization. This is also an area with many recruitment orders that attract workers with high basic salaries.

In addition to the first-class development, the kanto region also has seasonal changes in color, wild animals, delicious foods from nature, and a cool climate.

Kinki region (Kansai)

Kinki, also known as the Kansai region, is an area made up of 7 prefectures: Hyogo Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, and Wakayama Prefecture.

If Kanto is the leading economic development area of ​​Japan, then Kansai is likened to the spiritual and cultural capital of Japan. Kansai is also famous for Osaka's bustling commercial life or Kobe's cosmopolitan lifestyle… an ideal destination to experience diverse cultures. 

Chugoku region

The beautiful view of Korakuen Garden of the Chugoku region

Chugoku is an area of ​​prefectures: Hiroshima Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture, and Yamaguchi Prefecture.

The Chugoku region is located at the western end of Honshu and is divided into several small areas with fishing villages and coastal villages.

Shikoku region

 Shikoku is made up of Ehime Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture, and Tokushima Prefecture. This is a region with a warm climate all year round, surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean and the calm inland waters of the Seto. 

The Shikoku region still preserves festivals, castles, Shinto shrines, and long-standing traditional beauty and culture.

Chubu . region

The Chubu region is an area with rugged mountainous terrain and has the highest peak in Japan, Mount Fuji (Fujisan) includes Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama and Yamanashi prefectures.

Kyushu and Okinawa region

Kyushu and Okinawa include Fukuoka Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Miyazaki Prefecture, Nagasaki Prefecture, Oita Prefecture, Saga Prefecture, and Okinawa Prefecture

This area has a climate quite similar to Vietnam. This area still retains many ancient and rustic features.

This article has introduced you to some features of 8 geographical regions in Japan, hoping to help you better understand the country of the rising sun before deciding to go to Japan to work abroad. .