[{"n": "Aomori Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/aomori-prefecture/", "s": "Japan's northernmost prefecture on Honshu, home to active volcanoes, ancient pottery, and vibrant festivals."}, {"n": "Chiba Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/chiba-prefecture/", "s": "Chiba Prefecture: Eastern gateway to Tokyo, home to Narita Airport and the Keiyō Industrial Zone."}, {"n": "Gunma Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/gunma-prefecture/", "s": "Inland prefecture known for horses, silk, and four prime ministers."}, {"n": "Hyōgo Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/hy-go-prefecture/", "s": "A prefecture of two seas, ancient castles, and resilient spirit."}, {"n": "Ishikawa Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/ishikawa-prefecture/", "s": "A prefecture of Japan in the Chūbu region of Honshu, known for its history, crafts, and the Noto Peninsula."}, {"n": "Kagawa Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/kagawa-prefecture/", "s": "Japan's smallest prefecture, known for udon and olive cultivation."}, {"n": "Kagoshima Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/kagoshima-prefecture/", "s": "Gateway to the southern islands and home of Sakurajima."}, {"n": "Kumamoto Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/kumamoto-prefecture/", "s": "Land of Mount Aso and Kumamon"}, {"n": "Kōchi Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/k-chi-prefecture/", "s": "The largest but least populous prefecture on Shikoku, known for its mountains, rivers, and historic castle."}, {"n": "Mie Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/mie-prefecture/", "s": "Prefecture on Honshu with ancient Shinto shrines and modern industry."}, {"n": "Miyagi Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/miyagi-prefecture/", "s": "Home to Sendai, Matsushima, and the resilient spirit of Tōhoku."}, {"n": "Miyazaki Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/miyazaki-prefecture/", "s": "A Kyūshū prefecture on Japan's Pacific coast."}, {"n": "Okayama Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/okayama-prefecture/", "s": "Land of Momotarō and the Seto Inland Sea"}, {"n": "Okinawa Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/okinawa-prefecture/", "s": "Japan's southernmost and westernmost prefecture, made up of the Okinawa, Sakishima and Daitō island groups."}, {"n": "Tottori Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/tottori-prefecture/", "s": "Japan's least populous prefecture, home to the largest sand dunes."}, {"n": "Toyama Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/toyama-prefecture/", "s": "Industrial hub on the Japan Sea coast with rare glaciers."}, {"n": "Wakayama Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/wakayama-prefecture/", "s": "A Japanese prefecture on the Kii Peninsula."}, {"n": "Ōita Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/ita-prefecture/", "s": "Japan's prefecture with the most hot springs and abundant natural resources."}, {"n": "Yamanashi Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/yamanashi-prefecture/", "s": "Landlocked prefecture in Chūbu, Honshu, home to Mount Fuji."}, {"n": "Yamagata Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/yamagata-prefecture/", "s": "A prefecture of mountains, cherries, and historic Dewa Province."}, {"n": "Yamaguchi Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/yamaguchi-prefecture/", "s": "Western Honshu prefecture with a key role in Japanese history."}, {"n": "Saitama Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/saitama-prefecture/", "s": "Inland prefecture of Japan, suburban hub north of Tokyo."}, {"n": "Kanagawa Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/kanagawa-prefecture/", "s": "Historic seat of the Kamakura shogunate and modern commercial hub."}, {"n": "Hokkaido", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/hokkaido/", "s": "Northernmost Japanese island, former Ainu homeland, now a prefecture."}, {"n": "Prefectural road", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/prefectural-road/", "s": "Secondary public roads planned and maintained by Japanese prefectures."}, {"n": "Kokura Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/kokura-prefecture/", "s": "Short-lived Japanese prefecture absorbed by Fukuoka in 1876."}, {"n": "Aichi Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/aichi-prefecture/", "s": "Aichi Prefecture is Japan's industrial heartland and home to Toyota."}, {"n": "Akita Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/akita-prefecture/", "s": "A northern Japanese prefecture with rich traditions and declining population."}, {"n": "Ehime Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/ehime-prefecture/", "s": "Prefecture on Shikoku, home to three Nobel laureates."}, {"n": "Fukui Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/fukui-prefecture/", "s": "A Japanese prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast."}, {"n": "Fukuoka Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/fukuoka-prefecture/", "s": "Northern Kyūshū prefecture with major industry and historic temples."}, {"n": "Fukushima Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/fukushima-prefecture/", "s": "Fukushima Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu."}, {"n": "Gifu Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/gifu-prefecture/", "s": "Historic crossroads of Japan, home to Sengoku-era warlords."}, {"n": "Hiroshima Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/hiroshima-prefecture/", "s": "Prefecture in Chūgoku region, known for atomic bombing and UNESCO sites."}, {"n": "Iwate Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/iwate-prefecture/", "s": "Second-largest Japanese prefecture, with rich history and natural beauty."}, {"n": "Kyoto Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/kyoto-prefecture/", "s": "Historic imperial capital and cultural center of Japan."}, {"n": "Nagano Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/nagano-prefecture/", "s": "Landlocked prefecture hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics."}, {"n": "Nagasaki Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/nagasaki-prefecture/", "s": "Japanese prefecture with a history of foreign trade and Christian heritage."}, {"n": "Nara Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/nara-prefecture/", "s": "The cradle of Japanese civilization, home to ancient capitals and UNESCO World Heritage sites."}, {"n": "Niigata Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/niigata-prefecture/", "s": "Prefecture on the Sea of Japan, known for rice and sake."}, {"n": "Osaka Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/osaka-prefecture/", "s": "Second-most densely populated prefecture in Japan."}, {"n": "Saga Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/saga-prefecture/", "s": "A Kyushu prefecture known for ceramics and historical significance."}, {"n": "Shiga Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/shiga-prefecture/", "s": "Inland prefecture encircling Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa."}, {"n": "Shimane Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/shimane-prefecture/", "s": "Second-least populous prefecture, home to ancient Izumo-taisha shrine."}, {"n": "Shizuoka Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/shizuoka-prefecture/", "s": "Pacific coast prefecture home to Mount Fuji and major industries."}, {"n": "Tochigi Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/tochigi-prefecture/", "s": "Inland prefecture with UNESCO shrines and industrial zones."}, {"n": "Tokushima Prefecture", "u": "/e/prefectures-of-japan/tokushima-prefecture/", "s": "A Shikoku prefecture known for agriculture and the Ōnaruto Bridge."}]