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| Subject: 日本の県 - Japan's Prefectures 28th August 2015, 11:48 pm | |
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At just 145,898 square miles or 377,873 km², Japan is pretty small considering it's giant population of 127.3 million. To put things into perspective, Japan is about half the size of the state of Texas! Japan has four main islands, eight regions, and forty-seven prefectures - and where you're from definitely matters! Each prefecture is known for special foods, sight-seeing locations, and distinct personalities. Please note that the personalities are just for fun, and have been translated from [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Take a look at the list of prefectures below, and see let us know which ones you think you'd love to visit! Once you're done, see how many you can name with the Prefectures of Japan Quiz! You can try as many times as you like, but please don't cheat by looking at the map as you go! Post a screen cap of your score, and if you can get more than half, you're free to grab this Japan bumper! 北海道 – Hokkaido Region - 北海道 – Hokkaido:
Population: 5.47 million Biggest city: Sapporo Famous food: sea urchin and salmon roe, red king crab, potato, yubari king melon (a special kind of cantaloupe), kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl), jingisukan (grilled mutton) Sight-seeing spots: Asahiyama Zoo, Sapporo Clock Tower, Daisetsuzan National Park, Shinhidaka (in cherry blossom season), Shiretoko National Park, Hakodate Personality: Tolerant and frank, but in reality, shy
東北 – Tohoku Region - 青森 – Aomori:
Population: 1.36 million Biggest city: Aomori City Famous food: apples, garlic, ichigoni (sea urchin and abalone stew), senbei (Japanese style rice crackers) Sight-seeing spots: Aomori Showa Daibutsu (tallest sitting Buddha in Japan), Shirakami-Sanchi, Nebuta Festival, Toowado Lake, Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, Hakkoda (in winter), Aomori Musem of Art Personality: Stubborn, tenacious, and earnest. Distinctively strong.
- 岩手 – Iwate:
Population: 1.3 million Biggest city: Morioka City Famous food: Wanko-soba, seaweed (wakame), abalone (snail), Morioka Reimen (cold Korean-style noodles), hittsumi (soba noodles in a chicken broth) Sight-seeing spots: Hiraizumi, Hanamaki Hot Spring, Jodogahama Beach, Ryusendo Limestone Cave, Takkoku no Iwaya, Morioka Castle Ruins, Hoonji Temple, Koiwai Farm Personality: Simple, honest, and hard-working
- 宮城 – Miyagi:
Population: 2.32 million Capital city: Sendai Famous food: Zunda-mochi (mashed, boiled green soybean mochi), harakomeshi (salmon and salmon roe on cooked rice), beef tongue, rice, uumen (special type of somen), kamaboko (special type of cured surimi), oysters Sight-seeing spots: Tanabata Festival, Okama Crater, Aoba Castle, Naruko Hot Spring, Entsuin, Michinoku Lakeside National Park, Zuihoden, Jozenji-dori Avenue, Matsuhima Bay, Shiogama Shrine, Sendai Mediatheque, Yagiyama Zoological Park Personality: Curious and individualistic, dry humour
- 秋田 – Akita:
Population: 1.07 million Capital city: Akita City Famous food: rice, kiritanpo (cooked rice pounded, formed into cylinders, and toasted), inaniwa udon (udon noodles that are thin), sake, Hata hata zushi (“God Fish” from Akita) Sight-seeing spots: Samurai District, Dakigaeri Valley, Ogashinzan Traditional Museum, Hinokinaigawa Kasen Ryokuchi (during cherry blossoms season for the cherry blossom tunnel), Oga Aquarium Gao, Omoriyama Zoo, Namahage Museum, Kawarage Oyutaki Falls, Aoyagi Samurai Manor Personality: The best at being generous, good-natured
- 山形 – Yamagata:
Population: 1.16 million Capital city: Yamagata City Famous food: cherries, pears, Yonezawa beef, Imo nabe (potato and meat soup), dongara-jiru (cod stew that includes bones, head, and innards), tamago konyaku (konyaku that is made into balls) Sight-seeing spots: Risshaki Temple, Zao (Rime on Trees, Hot Springs, Ropeway), Yamagata Castle, Momiji Park, Yudonosan Shrine Personality: Tolerant and reliable, can also be stubborn
- 福島 – Fukushima:
Population: 1.98 million Capital city: Fukushima City Famous food: peaches, Kozoyu (soup with dried scallops and vegetables), kenchin udon (udon with roots and vegetables), pickled herring, Sight-seeing spots: Hanamiyama Park, Azuma Kofuji, Fudosawa Bridge, Spa Resort Hawaiians, Personality: Devoted, deep emotions, and patient
関東 – Kanto Region - 茨城 – Ibaraki:
Population: 2.95 million Biggest city: Mito Famous food: chestnuts, Soboro natto (fermented soybeans), umeboshi, Monkfish stew, Kenchin soup Sight-seeing spots: Fukuroda Falls, Mount Tsukuba, Hitachi Seaside Park, Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium, Kashima Shrine, Asahi Brewery, Tsukuba Space Center, Kairakuen Park Personality: Strong sense of justice with a deep sense of duty
- 栃木 – Tochigi:
Population: 2 million Famous food: gyoza (dumplings), strawberries, kanpyo (dried shavings of the calabash gourd), shimotsukare, chitake (mushroom) soba Sight-seeing spots: Nikko (shrines, temples, and waterfalls), Ashikaga Flower Park, Oya Stone Museum, Edo Wonderland Nikko, Tobu World Square, Ryuokyo Canyon, Takinoo Shrine Personality: Gentle and quiet, reserved and not good at speaking
- 群馬 – Gunma:
Population: 2 million Capital city: Maebashi Famous food: Yaki Manjuu (cooked manjuu dumplings), Okkirikomi (thin, wide udon noodles in a soup), green onion, konjac, Kamamemeshi (kettle rice) Sight-seeing spots: Tomioka Silk Mill, Haruna Shrine, Yubatake (Hot Water Field), Fukiwareno Waterfall, Kichijo Temple, Gunma Astronomical Observatory, Usui Railroad Culture Village, Onioshidashi Volcanic Park, Ikaho Stone Step Street, Karuizawa Toy Kingdom Personality: Bad temper, straightforward and honest
- 埼玉 – Saitama:
Population: 7.2 million Capital city: Saitama City Famous food: Hiyajiru Udon (cold soup udon), Igamajuu (rice with azuki in a bun), souka senbei Sight-seeing spots: Omiya Bonsai Village and Art Museum, Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, Railway Museum, Tsuki Shrine, Museum of Modern Art, Numakage Park, Toubu Zoo, Personality: Simple and gentle attitude, does things at one’s own pace
- 千葉 – Chiba:
Population: 6.2 million Capital city: Chiba City Famous food: Futomaki Sushi, Yude Rakkasei (steamed peanuts), Aji no Tataki (minced horse mackerel), Namerou (horse mackerel, sardines, flying fish, and saury cut into bits), soy sauce, peanuts, pears Sight-seeing spots: Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, Naritasan Shinsho Temple, Kamogawa SeaWorld, Funabashi Andersen Park, Omote Sando, National Museum of Japanese History, Katari Shrine, Moriya Beach, Chiba Zoological Park Personality: Always playing and always working, have the easy-going spirit like southern prefectures
- 東京 – Tokyo:
Population: 13.19 million Capital city: Tokyo Famous food: Edo-style sushi, Fukagawadon (rice bowl with calms and miso), Kusaya (horse mackerel dipped in salt water and dried) Sight-seeing spots: Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Asakusa Temple, Sanso-ji Temple, Imperial Palace, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Ogasawara Islands, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, Ghibli Museumm, Odaiba, Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, Yoyogi Park, Akihabara, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo National Museum Personality: Proud, cool, and individualistic
- 神奈川 – Kanagawa:
Population: 9.05 million Capital city: Yokohama Famous food: Kaigun Curry (Navy curry; curry done “the old way”), Raw Whitebait Rice Bowl, Sanmamen (Yokohama style ramen), Shuumai (dumplings), kamaboko (cured surimi) Sight-seeing spots: Yokohama, China Town, Kamakura, Hakone, Hakone Open-Air Museum, Great Buddha of Kamakura, Pola Museum of Art, Sankeien Gardens, Owaku-dani Valley, Enoshima Island, Kenchoji Temple, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Zoorasia, Venetian Glass Museum Personality: Brimming with curiosity, open-minded
中部 - Chubu Region - 新潟 – Niigata:
Population: 2.36 million Capital city: Niigata City Famous food: Noppei Soup (made from leftover vegetables in sesame oil), rice, sake, bamboo grass, Mugwort flacoured mocha, dango, Hegi Soba (special way of serving soba noodles) Sight-seeing spots: Befco Bakauke Observatory Room, Akiha Hot Springs Kasui, The Old Saito Residence, Bandai Bridge, Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery, Northern Culture Museum, Marinepia Nihonkai (aquarium), Hakusan Shrine, Toyanogata Park Personality: Patient and honest, unable to tolerate lies and giving up
- 富山 – Toyama:
Population: 1.08 million Capital city: Toyama City Famous food: Trout sushi, White shrimp, Kelp, Firefly squid, Tara soup Sight-seeing spots: Gokayama, Kurobe Dam, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, Mount Tateyama, Kurobe Gorge, Shomyo Waterfall, Oyama Shrine, Ainokura and Suganuma Gassho Communities, Tonami Tulip Gallery, Inami Betsuin Zuisenji Temple, Zuiryuji Temple Personality: Enthusiastic in study and work, naturally puts forth a great deal of effort
- 石川 – Ishikawa:
Population: 1.16 million Capital city: Kanazawa City Famous food: Turnip sushi, Jibu stew (made from duck coated in flour), Snow crab, Kaga dishes (special style of cooking) Sight-seeing spots: Myoryuji Ninja Temple, Kenrokuen Garden, Higashichaya Old Town, Notojima Aquarium, Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa Phonograph Museum, Nomura Family Samurai House, Natadera Temple, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Noto Peninsula, Omicho Market, Shiroyone Senmaida, Tea House Street, Nakaya Ukichio Museum of Snow and Ice, Ganmon Sea-Cave Personality: Stylish and classy, mild, cultured person
- 福井 – Fukui:
Population: 800,000 Capital city: Fukui City Famous food: Oroshi soba (cold soba with a variety of toppings), Sato Potato Soup, Saba no Heshiko (preserved mackerel) Sight-seeing spots: Dinosaur Museum, Daihonzan Eiheji Temple, Maruoka Castle, Tojinbo Cliff, Hakusan Shrine, Ichijodani Asakurashi Ruin, Hanahasu Park (lotus garden), Asuwayama Park, Jinjuji Temple, Kehi Shrine, Rainbow Line Mountain Park Park, Echizen Ono Castle Personality: Good at business, good sense of fashion
- 山梨 – Yamanashi:
Population: 857,000 Capital city: Kofu Famous food: Konshuu wine, Houtou (stewed, flat udon noodles), Yoshida Udon, Pumpkin Houtou Sight-seeing spots: Lake Kawajuchi, Fuji- Highland (theme park), Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Mount Kachikachi Ropeway, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine, Nishizawa Canyon, Motosu Lake, Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba, Ojiragawa Canyon Mount Minobu Kuonji Temple, Narasawa Ice Cave Personality: Hates losing, and can be vindictive
- 長野 – Nagano:
Population: 2.14 million Capital city: Nagano City Famous food: Coleseed greens, Nozawana pickles, Shinshuu soba (mixed wheat and buckwheat in the soba noodles), Oyaki (type of dumpling) Sight-seeing spots: Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Zenkoji Temple, Hakuba (for skiing), Happoone, Tsumagojuku (traditional town), Suwa shrine, Senjojiki Cirque, Myojin Pond Personality: Argumentative and sometimes too serious, romanticist
- 岐阜 – Gifu:
Population: 2.07 million Capital city: Gifu City Famous food: Keichan (cabbage, chicken, onions, in a special marinade), Ho Tree Leaf Miso, Mashed sweet potatoes with chestnuts Sight-seeing spots: Shirakawago, Hide Minzoka Mura Folk Village, Shinhotaka Ropeway, Sanmchi Suji, Nakasendo Walking Trail, Magome-juku and hot spring, Gifu World Fresh Water Aquarium, Gifu Castle, Wade Ke, Osakacho Waterfall, Gujo Hachimanjo Castle, Iwamura Castle, Naegi Castle Remains, Gero City (hot springs) Personality: Watchful and thoughtful, strict with money
- 静岡 – Shizuoka:
Population: 3.74 million Capital city: Shizuoku City Famous food: Unagi pie, Cherry shrimp, Unagi no Kabayaki (eel grilled in a soy based sauce), green tea, Shizuoka Oden Sight-seeing spots: Mount Fuji, Kawazuzakura (in cherry blossom season), Oigawa Railway Co, Mount Omuro, Kakegawa Kachouen (bird park), Tatadohama Beach, Nihondaira Zoo, Mouth Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, MOA Musum of Art, Yume no Tsuribashi Suspension Bridge, Shiraito Falls, Hamamatsu Flower Park, Lake Tanuki, Dogashime Tensodo Cave Personality: Good attitude, carefree, calm, and open-minded
- 愛知 – Aichi:
Population: 7.4 million Capital city: Nagoya Famous food: Kishimen (type of flat noodle), Miso Katsu, Nagoya kochin (special type of chicken), Chicken wings, Miso Nikomi Udon (udon stewed in a miso broth), Hitsumabushi (eel rice bowl) Sight-seeing spots: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, Oosu Kannon, Toyota Commemorative Museum, Inuyama Castle, Scmaglev and Railway Park, Nagoya City Science Museum and Planetarium, Museum Meijimura (theme park set in the Meiji period), Part of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden, Satsuki and Mei’s House (from Tottoro), Obara, Asuke, Gamagori Takeshima, Nagoya TV Tower & Oasis 21 Personality: Does things at their own pace, good at calculating profit and loss
関西 – Kansai Region - 三重 – Mie:
Population: 1.84 million Capital city: Tsu Famous food: Matsuzaka beef, Ise Shrimp, Tekone Sushi, Ise Udon Sight-seeing spots: Ise Shrine, Iga (Ninja Village), Nagashime Spa Land, Toba Aquarium, Okage Row, Maruyama Senmai Rice Field, Oharai-maci, Yokoyama Observatory, Akame Shijuhachi Waterfall, Gozaisho-dake Ropeway, Shima Spain Village Parque Espana, Shinmei Shrine, Futami Sea Paradise, Tsubaki Ogamiyashiro Shrine Personality: Cooperative, thoughtful, and deeply honest
- 滋賀 – Shiga:
Population: 1.41 million Capital city: Otsu Famous food: Carp sushi, Omi beef, Duck hot pot, Ayu no Tsukudani (ayu fish in a soy sauce) Sight-seeing spots: Hikone Castle, Heian Enryaku-ji Temple, Kaizu Osaki (for cherry blossoms), Miho Museum, Lake Biwa, Ishiyamadera Temple, Ruins of Azuchi Castle, Hachiman-bori, Hiyoshi Taisha Personality: Diligent, doesn’t cut corners, and reliable
- 京都 – Kyoto:
Population: 2.63 million Capital city: Kyoto City Famous food: Uji-cha (green tea from Uji), Boiled tofu, Traditional multi-course dinner, Kyoto pickles, Obnzai (seafood, eggplant, tofu, and boiled daikon) Sight-seeing spots: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizudera (water temple), Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Zenrinji Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, Shoren-in Temple, Mount Kurama, Ryoanji Temple, Jingoji Temple, Arashiyama (bamboo forest), To-ji, Nijo Castle There are more than 1600 shrines and temples in Kyoto alone, so listed above are the ones that I personally enjoyed. I definitely haven't been to them all, and I'm sure there are many more that are amazing! Personality: Proud, and insular
- 大阪 – Osaka:
Population: 8.86 million Capital city: Osaka City Famous food: Takoyaki (octopus dumplings), boiled fugu, edible Chrysanthemum, Okonomiyaki (savory pankcake), Kitsune Udon (udon with tofu) Sight-seeing spots: Shinsaibashi, Osaka Castle, Dontonbori, Osaka Aquarium, Namba, Universal Studios Japan, Instant Ramen Museum, Floating Garden, Japan Mint, Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine, Mino Falls, Osaka Museum of History, Shintennoji Temple Personality: Friendly and narcissistic
- 兵庫 – Hyogo:
Population: 5.58 Million Capital city: Kobe Famous food: Kobe beef, Conger eel, Akashiyaki (type of dumpling), Ikanogo no kukini (small fish in soy sauce, ginger and sugar) Sight-seeing spots: Himeji Castle, Mount Maya, Kinosaki Hot Spring Street, Kobe Harbour, Kokoen Garden, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Kobe City Observation Deck, Oji Zoo, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Takarazkuka Revue Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden and Ropeway, Gosho no Yu (bath town), Kawasaki Good Times World, Kinosaki Marine World Personality: Novelty hunters, and have refined taste
- 奈良 – Nara:
Population: 1.39 million Capital city: Nara City Famous food: Narazuke (vegetables pickled in sake lees), Persimmon, Kaki no Ha Zushi (mackerel sushi in persimmon leaves), Miwa soumen, Yamato no Chagayu (rice gruel) Sight-seeing spots: Horyuji Temple, Deer Park, Todaiji Temple, Kofuku Temple, Kasuga Shrine, Gangoji Temple, Yakushiji Temple, Toshodaji Temple, Hejijo Palace, Kasugayama Primeval Forest, Akishinodera Temple, Tamaki Shrine, Ishibutai Tomb, Tanizeno Tsuribashi (bridge) Personality: Carefree and simple, doing everything at a slow pace
- 和歌山 – Wakayama:
Population: 995,000 Capital city: Wakayama City Famous food: Mandarins, Umeboshi, Freeze-dried tofu, Deep fried whale, Meharizushi (rice ball with pickled mustard leaf), Longtooth grouper hot pot Sight-seeing spots: Kimiidera Temple, Wakayama Castle, Awashima Shrine, Tomogashima Isalnd, Wakaura Tenmangu, Takanoji Temple, Kada Kasuga Shrine, Mount Koya, Nachi Falls, Shionomisaki Lighthouse Personality: Strict with money, slightly coarse
中国 – Chugoku Region - 鳥取 – Tottori:
Population: 585,000 Capital city: Tottori City Famous food: Pears, Persimmons, Snow crab, Crab soup, Oyama Okowa (rice soaked and then cooked with other ingredients) Sight-seeing spots: Sand dunes and Sand Museum, Amedaki Falls, Tottori Castle Ruins, Hakuto Shrine, Sakyu Kodomonokuni (ocean and sand), Warabekan, Mythology Village Shirousagi Road Station, Kannonin, Ube Shrine, Hakuto Beach, Shikano Castle Site Park, Mount Oshiroyama Obervation Deck Personality: Very patient, reserved, and conservative
- 島根 – Shimane:
Population: 712,000 Capital city: Matsue Famous food: Freshwater clams, Shimane wine, Isumo soba, Shijimi soup (clams), Tai (fish) rice dishes Sight-seeing spots: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, Okikuniga Seacoast, Matsue Caste, Izumotaisha, Matsue Vogel Park (bird and flower park), Yaegaki Shrine, Lake Shinji, Kamosu Shrine, Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse, Kumano Taisha shrine, Ruins of Tsuwano Sanbonmatsu Castle, Susa Shrine, Taikodani Inari Shrine, Hinomisaki Shrine Personality: Compassionate, thoughtful, and devoted
- 岡山 – Okayama:
Population: 1.94 million Capital city: Okayama City Famous food: Kibidango (millet dumpling), Muscat grapes, Okayama Barazushi (type of sushi), Hiruzen Okowa (steamed rice with red beans), Mamakari Zushi (sushi with sardines) Sight-seeing spots: Okayama Castle, Kibitsu Shrine, Korakuen Garden, Kirin Beer Park, Inujima Seirensho Museum, Tsuhiko Kibi Shrine, Ashimori, Ujo Park, Ishihara Orchard Personality: Bright and positive, clever and skilled
- 広島 – Hiroshima:
Population: 2.85 million Capital city: Hiroshima City Famous food: Persimmon, Manjuu (steamed bun with filling), Hiroshima okonomiyaki (savory pancake with Hiroshima’s ingredients), Oysters, Eel rice bowl Sight-seeing spots: Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima, Atomic Bomb Dome, Daishoin, Mount Misen, Okunojima Island (bunny island), Shukkei-en Garden, Peace Bell, Mitaki Temple, Senkoji (ropeway and park), Tomo no Ura (traidional fishing village) Personality: Cheerful and hot-blooded, seems to be good at getting on in life
- 山口 – Yamaguchi:
Population: 1.44 million Capital city: Yamaguchi City Famous food: Fugu (blowfish) Sea urchin, Ice Goby (type of fish) Sight-seeing spots: Akiyoshi Limestone Cave, Kintai Bridge, Tsunoshima Ohashi (bridge), Ruriko Tmple Five-Storey Pagoda, Hagi Castle Town, Karato Sea Market, Shoin Shrine, Shoka Village School, Akiyoshidai Karst Observatory, Akiyoshidai Safari Land, Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, Kaiten Museum, Iwakuni Castle Personality: Proud and ambitious, pursue their goals
四国 – Shikoku Region - 徳島 – Tokushima:
Population: 780,000 Capital city: Tokushima City Famous food:Tarai udon (udon that you dip in a sauce), Iya soba, refined Japanese sugar, Sobagome Zosui (buckwheat that has been made into a porridge) Sight-seeing spots: Okuiya Niju Kazurabshi (old bridge and forest), Otsuka Museum of Art, Iya Kazura Bridge, Oboke Koboke, Oashiko Shrine, Iyakei Valley, Kakshi no Sato (doll village), Ryozenji Temple Personality: Easy to get along with, but have a cunning, mercantile mind-set
- 香川 – Kagawa:
Population: 991,000 Capital city: Takamatsu Famous food: Sanuki udon (thick noodles), Shippoku udon (uses lots of vegetables), Iriko Meishi (sardine on rice) Sight-seeing spots: Ritsurin Park, Teshima Art Museum, Naoshima, Kopiragu shrine, Ogijima Island, Marugame Castle, Sohonzan Sentsuji Temple, Angel Road, The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum Personality: Place importance on being cooperative, but can be surprisingly shrewd
- 愛媛 – Ehime:
Population: 1.42 million Capital city: Matsuyama Famous food: Mandarin, iyokan, Uwajima Tai Meshi (rice dish using Tai fish), Jakoten (fish cake), Satsuma soup (miso pork and vegetable soup) Sight-seeing spots: Matsuyama Castle, Garyu Sanso, Mount Kiro, Bocchan Train, Oyamazumi shrine, Ehime Tobe Zoo, Uwajima Castle, Isaniwa Shrine, Kaiganzn Iwayaji Temple Personality: Optimistic, simple, cheerful and carefree
- 高知 – Kochi:
Population: 758,000 Capital city: Kochi City Famous food: Skipjack tuna, sake, Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito), Swachi Ryouri (a variety of food served together on a big plate, generally sushi and sashimi) Sight-seeing spots: Kochi Castle, Ryugado Cave, Sunday market, Makino Botanical Garden, Anpanman Museum, Katsurahama Beach, Cape Ashizuri, Chikurinji Temple, Kachima Chinka Bridge, Muroto Dolphin Center, Nochi Zoological Park Personality: Stubborn and uncompromising, quick to argue
九州・沖縄 – Kyushu and Okinawa - 福岡 – Fukuoka:
Population: 5.08 million Capital city: Fukuoka City Famous food: Pollack roe, Hakata ramen, Motsu hot pot (uses beef or pork offal), Tori no Mizutaki (hot pot with vegetables and chicken) Sight-seeing spots: Kushida Shrine, Umi no Nakamichi Seaside Park, Mojiko Retro Observatory, Fukuoka Tower, Hakozakigu Temple, Hiraodai (limestone cave), Kawachi Fuji Garden, Yanagawa River Boat, Ohori Park Personality: Vain and likes to show-off
- 佐賀 – Saga:
Population: 846,000 Capital city: Saga City Famous food: Nori (seaweed), Squid, Charcoaled mudskipper, Dago Soup (noodles, chicken, and vegetable soup) Sight-seeing spots: Takeono Okusu (3,000 year old tree), Yutoku Inari Shrine, Former Takatori House, Yoshinogari Historical Park, Kagamiyama Observatory, Mifuneyama Rakuen, Hikiyama Exhibition Hall, Kyushu Ceramic Museum, Nanatsugama, Karatsu Castle, Kiyomizu Falls Personality: Modest and thrifty, loses temper easily
- 長崎 – Nagasaki:
Population: 1.41 million Capital city: Nagasaki City Famous food: Castella, Sara udon (udon you put on a plate and cover with vegetables and seafood), Chanpon (same as Sara udon, but thicker noodles), Shippuku Ryori (type of cooking from ancident China), Sasebo burger Sight-seeing spots: Hashima Island, Atomic Bomb Museum, Kujuku Island, Mount Inasa, Penguin Aquarium, Bio Park, Huis Ten Bosch (theme park), Unzen Jigoku Hell, Nita Pass Lookout Deck Personality: Open-minded and curious, always aiming to advance
- 熊本 – Kumamoto:
Population: 1.81 million Capital city: Kumamoto City Famous food: Watermeon, Dekopon (type of sweet orange), Basashi (horse sashimi), Ikinari Dango (steamed bun with sweet potato), Mustard lotus root Sight-seeing spots: Kumamoto Castle, Nabegataki (waterfall), SL Hitoyoshi (steam train), Mount Aso, Kikuchi Valley, Daikanbo, Shirakawa Springs, Dolphin Marine World, Tsujunkyo Bridge, Ikeyama Springs, Aso Shrine, Heitate Jingu, Former Hosokawa Mansion, Contemporary Art Museum, Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Amakusa Gokyo Bridge, Okoshiki Beach Personality: Genuine with a strong sense of justice, stubborn
- 大分 – Oita:
Population: 1.19 million Capital city: Oita City Famous food: Shiitake mushrooms, Buri no Atsumeshi (raw yellowtail marinated in sake), gomadashi udon (grilled, crushed fish with sesame seeds), Tenobe dango soup (dumpling noodles) Sight-seeing spots: Lamune Hot Spring, Hells of Beppu, Mount Kuju, Suginoi Palace, Kitsuki Castle Town, Ruins of Oka Castle, Usajingu Shrine, Marine Palace Aquarium, African Safari, Yufuin Basin, Harajiri no Taki (waterfalls), Kumano Magaibutsu, Usuki Buddha, Flower Park, Mamedamachi Shopping Street Personality: Cool and individualistic, absolutely hate losing
- 宮崎 – Miyazaki:
Population: 1.13 million Capital city: Miyazaki City Famous food: Mandarins, pumpkin, Miyazaki no Sumibiyaki (chicken grilled until black), Hiya Soup (small fish in a sesame soup with cucumber), Chicken Nanban (friend chicken in a special sauce)s Sight-seeing spots: Udo Shrine, Takachiho Gorge and shrin, Amanoyasu Kawara, Amano Iwato Shrine, Aoshima Shrine, Minai Falls, Hyuga Cape, Onino Sentakuita, Miyazaki Pheonix Zoo, Fushifuru Shrine Personality: Gentle and simple, carefree and optimistic
- 鹿児島 – Kagoshima:
Population: 1.698 million Capital city: Kagoshima City Famous food: Sweet potato, Berkshire pig, Chicken and rice, Kibinago Ryouri (silver fish dishes), Tonkotsu Ryoui (dishes with slow cooked pork) Sight-seeing spots: Yakushima (ancient forest), Sakurajima, Shiroyama Observatory, Kinko Bay, Buried Shrine Gate, Kagoshima City Aquarium, Hirakawa Zoological Park, Arimura Lava Lookout Personality: Passionate and strong-hearted, sports-minded
- 沖縄 – Okinawa:
Population: 1.4 million Capital city: Naha Famous food: Bitter melon, Brown cane sugar, Hirami lemon, Rafutee (pork belly), Soki soba (soba with stewed pork spare ribs) Sight-seeing spots: Gusuku Sites and Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Nishihama Beach, Yabiji (for fish and coral), Hatenohama Beach, Okichan Dolphin Theatre, East Henna Cape, Okinawa Memorial Park Ocean Expo Park, Shurijo Castle, Sunayama Beach, Irabu Bridge, Valley of Gangala, Blue Cave Personality: Open-minded and cheerful, respect traditions
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