Bitchū Province (historic province of Japan) Bitchū Province Bitchū Province was a historical region in western Honshū, now part of Okayama Prefecture. It is known for medieval castles, its role in samurai domains, archaeological remains and…
Buzen, Fukuoka: coastal city on northeastern Kyushu Buzen, Fukuoka Buzen is a city in eastern Fukuoka Prefecture on Japan's island of Kyushu, named after the historic Buzen Province. It combines coastal fishing, agriculture, local industry and reg…
Chishima Province (1869–1882): historic Japanese province of the Kurile Islands Chishima Province Chishima Province was a short-lived Meiji-era Japanese province covering the Kurile Islands north of Hokkaido (1869–1882). Its legacy persists in modern regional administration and…
