a type of administrative district, including 43 of the 47 prefectures of modern Japan, Chinese counties, French departments, etc.

prefecture

a prefecture of Japan comprising the western part of 九州 (Kyūshū, “Kyushu”) facing the Sea of Japan and nearby islands; its capital city is also 長崎 (Nagasaki)

prefectural song

Clipping of 県議会 (kengikai, “県-type prefectural assembly”).

other prefectures

outside of the prefecture

a prefecture in 東北 (Tōhoku) region of Japan; its capital city is also 秋田 (Akita)

a prefecture in 東北 (Tōhoku) region of Japan; its capital city is also 青森 (Aomori)

a prefecture in 東北 (Tōhoku) region of Japan; its capital city is 盛岡 (Morioka)