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47 Prefectures Quest

Japan is made up of 47 prefectures, each with its own history, culture, landscapes, and unique place names. From the snowy mountains of Hokkaido to the tropical islands of Okinawa, every region tells a different story about Japan.

The names of these prefectures are everywhere — on maps, train signs, news, travel guides, and everyday conversations. Learning their kanji is a first step toward understanding the places that shape Japan.

Now you can explore Japan region by region while mastering the kanji behind each prefecture name.

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Test your knowledge of all 47 prefectures of Japan.

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Discover the prefecture

Explore all 47 prefectures of Japan and learn the reading of each place name kanji without pressure.

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47 Prefectures

Discover the kanji behind every prefecture name in Japan.

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Choose how you want to explore Japan by practicing all 47 prefectures.

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Reading Guide

Every station in this app is classified according to the way its name is pronounced. Learning these patterns will help you recognize and remember Japanese place names more naturally.

🔵 On'yomi (音読み)

Chinese-derived readings used in many compound words. Example: 東京 → 東 (tō) + 京 (kyō) = Tōkyō.

🔴 Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Native Japanese readings. Each kanji keeps its own Japanese pronunciation. Example: 上野 → 上 (ue) + 野 (no) = Ueno.

🟢 Jukujikun (熟字訓)

Some words are read as a whole and cannot be pronounced by combining the readings of each kanji. Example: 秋葉原 is read Akihabara, not "Aki-Ha-Hara."

🟣 Mixed Readings

Some station names combine different reading types. Example: 新宿 → 新 (shin, On'yomi) + 宿 (juku, Kun'yomi).

Long Vowels

This app uses macrons in Romaji to show long vowels. For example: Tōkyō, Ōtsuka, and Yūrakuchō.

About This App

This app teaches complete station names on Tokyo's Yamanote Line. Each study card explains the reading type, the meaning of the kanji, and a short story to make every station easier to remember.