List of provinces of Japan
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The List of Provinces of Japan changed over time. The number and borders of provinces evolved from the 7th century through the Meiji Period. In the 1870s, the provinces were replaced by prefectures.[1]
The traditional way of parsing the land of Japan was "five provinces and seven circuits" (go-shichidō).[2]
Five Provinces Edit
The traditional five core provinces of Japan were called goki.[2]
Kinai Edit
Shichido Edit
The traditional seven core circuits of Japan were called shichidō.[2]
Tōkaidō Edit
Tōsandō Edit
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Hokurikudō Edit
San'indō Edit
San'yōdō Edit
Nankaidō Edit
Saikaidō Edit
Other Edit
Hokkaidō Edit
The island was changed from Ezo to Hokkaidō, and 11 provinces were established in 1869-1882.[3]
Related pages Edit
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References Edit
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Provinces and prefectures" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 780.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nussbaum, "Go-shichidō" at p. 255.
- ↑ After the Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1875), Japan added north of Urup Island, including Urup (得撫郡), Shimushiru (新知郡), and Shumushu (占守郡) Districts.