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Japanese Prefecture Codes - XML
The Japanese Prefecture Code is a two-digit numerical code system defined by JIS X 0401 for identifying Japan's 47 prefectures. It was introduced in 1968 by the Ministry of Home Affairs (now the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) to streamline administrative processes. The codes are assigned from 01 to 47, generally following a geographical order from northeast to southwest, with Hokkaido as 01 and Okinawa as 47. This coding system has been adopted as ISO 3166-2:JP and is widely used as an international standard for identifying Japanese regions.
JIS standard
administrative division
local government
ISO 3166-2
Ministry of Internal Affairs
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<code>01</code>
<slug>hokkaido</slug>
<name>Hokkaido</name>
<description>Japan's northernmost and largest prefecture by area.</description>
<region>Hokkaido Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>02</code>
<slug>aomori</slug>
<name>Aomori</name>
<description>Located at the northernmost tip of Honshu, famous for being Japan's top apple producer.</description>
<region>Tohoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>03</code>
<slug>iwate</slug>
<name>Iwate</name>
<description>The largest prefecture in Honshu by area, with rich natural beauty and historical culture.</description>
<region>Tohoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>04</code>
<slug>miyagi</slug>
<name>Miyagi</name>
<description>Home to Sendai City, the central city of the Tohoku region.</description>
<region>Tohoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>05</code>
<slug>akita</slug>
<name>Akita</name>
<description>Known as a major rice-producing area with traditional cultures such as Namahage.</description>
<region>Tohoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>06</code>
<slug>yamagata</slug>
<name>Yamagata</name>
<description>Japan's top cherry producer, home to sacred mountains including Dewa Sanzan.</description>
<region>Tohoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>07</code>
<slug>fukushima</slug>
<name>Fukushima</name>
<description>The largest prefecture in Tohoku by area, known for the historical culture of Aizu region.</description>
<region>Tohoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>08</code>
<slug>ibaraki</slug>
<name>Ibaraki</name>
<description>Among the top in agricultural output nationwide, home to Tsukuba Science City.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>09</code>
<slug>tochigi</slug>
<name>Tochigi</name>
<description>Home to Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Japan's top strawberry producer.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>10</code>
<slug>gunma</slug>
<name>Gunma</name>
<description>Known for numerous hot spring resorts including Kusatsu Onsen and a thriving automobile industry.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>11</code>
<slug>saitama</slug>
<name>Saitama</name>
<description>Adjacent to Tokyo, forming a major metropolitan area with the 5th largest population in Japan.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>12</code>
<slug>chiba</slug>
<name>Chiba</name>
<description>Home to Narita International Airport and Tokyo Disney Resort.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>13</code>
<slug>tokyo</slug>
<name>Tokyo</name>
<description>Japan's capital and the center of politics, economy, and culture.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>14</code>
<slug>kanagawa</slug>
<name>Kanagawa</name>
<description>Home to two designated cities: Yokohama and Kawasaki.</description>
<region>Kanto Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>15</code>
<slug>niigata</slug>
<name>Niigata</name>
<description>One of Japan's leading rice-producing areas, known for Koshihikari rice.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>16</code>
<slug>toyama</slug>
<name>Toyama</name>
<description>Known for the Tateyama Mountain Range and its pharmaceutical industry.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>17</code>
<slug>ishikawa</slug>
<name>Ishikawa</name>
<description>Rich in the history of Kaga domain and thriving traditional crafts.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>18</code>
<slug>fukui</slug>
<name>Fukui</name>
<description>Known for dinosaur fossil discoveries and eyeglass frame production.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>19</code>
<slug>yamanashi</slug>
<name>Yamanashi</name>
<description>Located at the northern foot of Mount Fuji, known for grape and wine production.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>20</code>
<slug>nagano</slug>
<name>Nagano</name>
<description>Home to the Japanese Alps and thriving highland vegetable cultivation.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>21</code>
<slug>gifu</slug>
<name>Gifu</name>
<description>Known for historical landscapes including Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>22</code>
<slug>shizuoka</slug>
<name>Shizuoka</name>
<description>Facing Mount Fuji and Japan's top tea producer.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>23</code>
<slug>aichi</slug>
<name>Aichi</name>
<description>Home to Toyota Motor Corporation and one of Japan's leading industrial prefectures.</description>
<region>Chubu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>24</code>
<slug>mie</slug>
<name>Mie</name>
<description>Home to Ise Grand Shrine and known as the birthplace of pearl cultivation.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>25</code>
<slug>shiga</slug>
<name>Shiga</name>
<description>Home to Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>26</code>
<slug>kyoto</slug>
<name>Kyoto</name>
<description>An ancient capital with over a thousand years of history and numerous World Heritage Sites.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>27</code>
<slug>osaka</slug>
<name>Osaka</name>
<description>Forms the largest metropolitan area in western Japan and thrives as a commercial center.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>28</code>
<slug>hyogo</slug>
<name>Hyogo</name>
<description>Home to Kobe Port, stretching from the Sea of Japan to the Seto Inland Sea.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>29</code>
<slug>nara</slug>
<name>Nara</name>
<description>Site of Japan's first capital, rich in ancient historical sites.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>30</code>
<slug>wakayama</slug>
<name>Wakayama</name>
<description>Home to sacred sites including Mount Koya and Kumano Kodo, known for mandarin orange production.</description>
<region>Kinki Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>31</code>
<slug>tottori</slug>
<name>Tottori</name>
<description>Known for Tottori Sand Dunes and the least populated prefecture in Japan.</description>
<region>Chugoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>32</code>
<slug>shimane</slug>
<name>Shimane</name>
<description>Home to Izumo Grand Shrine, known as the setting of Japanese mythology.</description>
<region>Chugoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>33</code>
<slug>okayama</slug>
<name>Okayama</name>
<description>Known as the 'Land of Sunshine' and considered the birthplace of the Momotaro legend.</description>
<region>Chugoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>34</code>
<slug>hiroshima</slug>
<name>Hiroshima</name>
<description>Home to two World Heritage Sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine.</description>
<region>Chugoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>35</code>
<slug>yamaguchi</slug>
<name>Yamaguchi</name>
<description>Located at the westernmost tip of Honshu, famous for fugu (pufferfish) cuisine.</description>
<region>Chugoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>36</code>
<slug>tokushima</slug>
<name>Tokushima</name>
<description>Known for Awa Odori dance and Japan's top sudachi citrus producer.</description>
<region>Shikoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>37</code>
<slug>kagawa</slug>
<name>Kagawa</name>
<description>Famous for Sanuki udon noodles and Japan's smallest prefecture by area.</description>
<region>Shikoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>38</code>
<slug>ehime</slug>
<name>Ehime</name>
<description>Top mandarin orange producer and home to Dogo Onsen hot spring.</description>
<region>Shikoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>39</code>
<slug>kochi</slug>
<name>Kochi</name>
<description>Birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma, famous for katsuo no tataki (seared bonito).</description>
<region>Shikoku Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>40</code>
<slug>fukuoka</slug>
<name>Fukuoka</name>
<description>Forms Kyushu's largest metropolitan area, known for Hakata ramen.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>41</code>
<slug>saga</slug>
<name>Saga</name>
<description>Known for ceramics such as Arita ware and Imari ware.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>42</code>
<slug>nagasaki</slug>
<name>Nagasaki</name>
<description>An exotic port city with World Heritage Hidden Christian Sites.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>43</code>
<slug>kumamoto</slug>
<name>Kumamoto</name>
<description>Home to Kumamoto Castle and Mount Aso, known for mascot Kumamon.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>44</code>
<slug>oita</slug>
<name>Oita</name>
<description>Japan's top hot spring prefecture in both number of sources and output volume.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>45</code>
<slug>miyazaki</slug>
<name>Miyazaki</name>
<description>Known for its warm climate, tropical atmosphere, and thriving mango production.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>46</code>
<slug>kagoshima</slug>
<name>Kagoshima</name>
<description>Home to Sakurajima volcano, known for Kurobuta pork and shochu.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
<item>
<code>47</code>
<slug>okinawa</slug>
<name>Okinawa</name>
<description>Japan's southernmost prefecture, known for Ryukyu culture and beautiful seas.</description>
<region>Kyushu Region</region>
</item>
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