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Japan is divided into regions and further subdivided into prefectures.

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Is Japan divided into provinces states or regions?

Japan is divided into regions and further subdivided into prefectures.


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Japan was divided into provinces during the Edo period. Originally, the provinces were established by Ritsuryo as both administrative units and geographic regions. Today, Japan is divided into 47 prefectures.


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Are the 47 prefectures like what States are to the U.S?

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