However, in prefectures that were prominent in the civil war—such as Kagoshima, Kōchi, and Saga—local leaders were appointed, presumably due to their influence in the central government.

Kōchi Prefecture is not a tremendously popular destination, even among Japanese tourists. In the Brand Research Institute’s 2023 Regional Brand Survey, for instance, it is only ranked thirty ...

Japan's territory is divided into 47 prefectures, consisting of 43 regular prefectures, two urban prefectures (Osaka and Kyoto), one special region (Hokkaido), and one metropolis (Tokyo).

Aside from Tokyo, only six prefectures saw more people moving in than out: Kanagawa with a net migration of 28,606; Saitama with 24,839; Osaka with 10,792; Chiba with 4,785; ...

After 2020, 46 prefectures will experience a decrease in population and after 2040, even Tokyo will see a drop. The total population in 2050 is estimated to be 104.686 million, a decline of 21.46 ...