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▶ In this video, we will explore the names of each prefecture in Japanese, their English translations, and the origins or etymology behind these names. We will proceed alphabetically, starting with Aichi and ending with Yamanashi. Each prefecture's name has a unique meaning and historical background, often reflecting geographical features, local legends, or significant historical events. 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). This system was established in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration, replacing the old provinces dating back to 600 AD.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Japanese Prefectures & Their Meiji Restoration Origin
01:08 I Don't Know Japanese Disclaimer
01:34 Aichi (愛知)
02:06 Akita (秋田)
02:18 Aomori (青森)
02:42 Chiba (千葉)
03:09 Ehime (愛媛)
03:28 Fukui (福井)
03:49 Fukuoka (福岡)
04:06 Fukushima (福島)
04:30 Gifu (岐阜)
05:14 Gunma (群馬)
05:34 Hiroshima (広島)
05:46 Hokkaido (北海)
06:24 Hyōgo (兵庫)
06:37 Ibaraki (茨城)
06:49 Ishikawa (石川)
06:57 Iwate (岩手)
07:13 Kagawa (香川)
07:27 Kagoshima (鹿児島)
07:52 Kanagawa (神奈川)
08:14 Kōchi (高知)
08:31 Kumamoto (熊本)
08:50 Kyōto (京都)
09:02 Mie (三重)
09:43 Miyagi (宮城)
09:59 Miyazaki (宮崎)
10:14 Nagano (長野)
10:19 Nagasaki (長崎)
10:44 Nara (奈良)
11:11 Niigata (新潟)
11:26 Ōita (大分)
11:45 Okayama (岡山)
11:55 Okinawa (沖縄)
12:10 Ōsaka (大阪)
12:27 Saga (佐賀)
13:04 Saitama (埼玉)
13:25 Shiga (滋賀)
13:48 Shimane (島根)
14:08 Shizuoka (静岡)
14:15 Tochigi (栃木)
14:25 Tokushima (徳島)
14:38 Tokyo (東京)
14:58 Tottori (鳥取)
15:20 Toyama (富山)
15:37 Wakayama (和歌山)
15:55 Yamagata (山形)
16:09 Yamaguchi (山口)
16:17 Yamanashi (山梨)
16:30 Patreon Credits
16:54 Imprint Special Offer
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▶ In this video, we will explore the names of each prefecture in Japanese, their English translations, and the origins or etymology behind these names. We will proceed alphabetically, starting with Aichi and ending with Yamanashi. Each prefecture's name has a unique meaning and historical background, often reflecting geographical features, local legends, or significant historical events. 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). This system was established in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration, replacing the old provinces dating back to 600 AD.
▶ A special thank you to my Patrons: Richard Hartze, Yasin Chaykh, Stuart Tunstead, The Wanton Dogfish, Cesar Lopez II, Steve the Goat, Yeti , Leonid Freidin, Roy, David Ziff, Edward Pucci, Jan Krause, Janice Ness, Jeffrey F., Juan Rodriguez, Kalvin Saccal, Kris Rizakis, Lastmatix, Robinhio84, Rogaine Ablar, Ryan McMurry, Sandro, Sebastian Karlo, Señor Valasco
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Timestamps:
00:00 Japanese Prefectures & Their Meiji Restoration Origin
01:08 I Don't Know Japanese Disclaimer
01:34 Aichi (愛知)
02:06 Akita (秋田)
02:18 Aomori (青森)
02:42 Chiba (千葉)
03:09 Ehime (愛媛)
03:28 Fukui (福井)
03:49 Fukuoka (福岡)
04:06 Fukushima (福島)
04:30 Gifu (岐阜)
05:14 Gunma (群馬)
05:34 Hiroshima (広島)
05:46 Hokkaido (北海)
06:24 Hyōgo (兵庫)
06:37 Ibaraki (茨城)
06:49 Ishikawa (石川)
06:57 Iwate (岩手)
07:13 Kagawa (香川)
07:27 Kagoshima (鹿児島)
07:52 Kanagawa (神奈川)
08:14 Kōchi (高知)
08:31 Kumamoto (熊本)
08:50 Kyōto (京都)
09:02 Mie (三重)
09:43 Miyagi (宮城)
09:59 Miyazaki (宮崎)
10:14 Nagano (長野)
10:19 Nagasaki (長崎)
10:44 Nara (奈良)
11:11 Niigata (新潟)
11:26 Ōita (大分)
11:45 Okayama (岡山)
11:55 Okinawa (沖縄)
12:10 Ōsaka (大阪)
12:27 Saga (佐賀)
13:04 Saitama (埼玉)
13:25 Shiga (滋賀)
13:48 Shimane (島根)
14:08 Shizuoka (静岡)
14:15 Tochigi (栃木)
14:25 Tokushima (徳島)
14:38 Tokyo (東京)
14:58 Tottori (鳥取)
15:20 Toyama (富山)
15:37 Wakayama (和歌山)
15:55 Yamagata (山形)
16:09 Yamaguchi (山口)
16:17 Yamanashi (山梨)
16:30 Patreon Credits
16:54 Imprint Special Offer
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