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2.	It was called "Kishu" in old days and "Kishu Ume" (sour plum) from this prefecture is famous.
5.	Shrines and temples of Nikko are preserved as world heritage.
8.	It was called "Aizu" in old times. Lake Inawashiro is the 4th biggest lake in Japan.
10.	Sakamoto Ryoma was born here.
11.	If you want to eat Udon, visit this prefecture.
13.	This is the biggest prefecture in Japan.
14.	It is lacated in Shikoku. In August, here is filled with Awa Dance.
15.	Iga-ninja is famous here. Suzuka circuit is popular among the motorsports fans.
16.	It is famous for Miyajima and Peace Merorial.
18.	In Edo period, only they have the port for foreign countries. Kasutera is one of the popular sweets here.
21.	Cherry shipments are the largest in Japan.
24.	It is located in the north end of Honshu. Apple shipments are the lastgest in Japan.
27.	The Great Budda is famous in Kamakura.
28.	Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine is dedicated to the God of happiness and marriage.
30.	The best-known items associated with the Nagoya Castle are the golden dolphins, or kinshachi.
32.	Momotaro is from here.
33.	Namahage Festival in Oga Peninsula is famous in winter.
34.	cuttlefish in Yobuko, potteries in Arita...
35.	It is located in the northern part of the Kantō region. It was called "Mito" in Edo period.
38.	Many people visit here in summer to enjoy beautiful sea around the islands.
39.	Gassho-style thatched-roof houses in Shirakawa-go were designated as world cultural assets.
40.	Mt. Fuji is stands on the border between here and Yamanashi Prefectures.
41.	The capital of Japan!
42.	Old temples, deers, Sento-kun.
43.	It was called "Higo" in old times. You should try Ikinari-gango, Takana-meshi, Basashi...

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1.	They have the largest sand dunes in Japan. Kitaro Road is also popular now.
3.	This is located at the end of west side of Honshu.
4.	Mt. Fuji is located between this prefecture and Shizuoka.
6.	It is located approximately in the geographical center of the Japanese archipelago with the Noto Peninsula.
7.	Matsuo Basho visited and wrote about here in the journey described in Oku no Hosomichi. Hiraizumi in particular inspired him.
9.	It is located in the south of Kyushu. Sakura-jima, shochu, Saigou Takamori.
12.	They have a lot of snow in winter so that many skiers visit here. Sado island aims to be designated as world heritage.
17.	Located in northern part of Kyushu, they have the biggest population in Kyushu.
19.	Many people visit this prefecture to enjoy Disney World.
20.	It produces 98% of the glass frames produced in Japan. It was called "Echizen" in old days.
22.	Hyuga-natsu, surfing, Higashikokubaru...
23.	Snow walls in Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route is popular in spring.
25.	The 1998 Winter Olympics was held here.
26.	Located in Tohoku region, it faces the Pacific Ocean in the west. Pine trees along with “Matshushima” is famous.
28.	Souka-senbei is one of the well-known products here. Kureyon-Shinchan is also famous for his living here.
29.	It lies in the northern part of the island of Shikoku. Its capital, Matsuyama, and Dogo Hot spring are famous in Souseki's book, "Botchan."
31.	Many fans of Takarazuka visit Takarazuka city to see its revue.
32.	It used to be referred to as the "nation's kitchen" (tenka no daidokoro) in Edo period. Tako-yaki, Okonomi-yaki, Yoshimoto...
34.	Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, is located at the center of this prefecture.
36.	Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-temple, maiko...
37.	Beautiful natural areas of Oze and the most of Daruma dolls in Japan are made here.
38.	It is famous for the "hell" hot springs.

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