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Cities & Towns in Japan,

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Tokyo

Tokyo, This bustling metropolis is located on the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island, and serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural center.

Yokohama

Yokohama, This major port city is located south of Tokyo in the Kanto region of Japan.

Ibaraki

Ibaraki, Located in Osaka Prefecture, Ibaraki is a city in the northern part of Osaka with a population of approximately 2, 868, 041.

All Japan Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Japan.

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City Name	Title	County	Population
Tokyo	This bustling metropolis is located on the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island, and serves as the nation's political, economic, and cultural center.		13,942,856
Yokohama	This major port city is located south of Tokyo in the Kanto region of Japan.	Yokohama Shi	3,748,781
Ibaraki	Located in Osaka Prefecture, Ibaraki is a city in the northern part of Osaka with a population of approximately 2, 868, 041.	Ibaraki Shi	2,868,041
Osaka	Located in the Kansai region of Honshu, this large port city is a major economic and cultural hub.	Osaka-shi	2,740,202
Nagoya	This major Japanese city is located on the Pacific coast in the Chūbu region on Honshu island.	Nagoya-shi	2,325,918
Sapporo	Located on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, this major city serves as the island's administrative and economic center.	Sapporo-shi	1,958,756
Fukuoka	This major port city is located on the northern shore of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's main islands.	Fukuoka-shi	1,592,657
Kawasaki	This major Japanese city is located in Kanagawa Prefecture, between Tokyo and Yokohama.	Kawasaki-shi	1,530,457
Kobe	This major port city is located on the southern side of Honshu, the largest island in Japan.	Kōbe Shi	1,522,944
Kyoto	This major city is situated in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan.	Kyōto-shi	1,466,264
Hiroshima	This major city is located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu, Japan.	Hiroshima-shi	1,306,589
Sendai	This major city in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture is located on the Pacific coast of Honshu.	Sendai Shi	1,058,070
Chiba	Located in the Kanto Region of Japan, Chiba is a significant port city and a major industrial hub, particularly known for its petrochemical and steel industries.	Chiba-shi	980,203
Kitakyushu	Located on Kyushu Island, this city is a major port and industrial center, known for its heavy industries like steel production.	Kitakyushu-shi	940,141
Sakai	Located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, this major port city plays a vital role in the Kansai region's economy and history.	Sakai Shi	827,971
Niigata	Situated on the west coast of Honshu, Japan's main island, this prominent port city serves as the capital of Niigata Prefecture.	Niigata Shi	796,500
Hamamatsu	Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, it is the largest city in the prefecture.	Hamamatsu-shi	791,770
Nerima	Located in the northwestern part of Tokyo, this special ward is primarily a residential area, known for its many parks and green spaces.		741,649
Ōta	Located in Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan, this city is a significant industrial center known for its manufacturing, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors.	Ōta-shi	739,962
Kumamoto	This prefectural capital is located on the western coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's main islands.	Kumamoto Shi	738,567
Sagamihara	This Japanese city is situated in Kanagawa Prefecture, about 40 to 50 kilometers southwest of central Tokyo.		722,828
Okayama	This major city is located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu, Japan, facing the Seto Inland Sea.	Okayama Shi	720,865
Shizuoka	This Japanese city is located on the Pacific coast of Honshu, approximately 180 kilometers southwest of Tokyo.	Shizuoka-shi	691,185
Kagoshima	This Japanese city is situated on the southwestern tip of Kyushu island and serves as the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture.	Kagoshima Shi	594,258
Kawaguchi	Located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, this city is a significant residential and industrial hub within the greater Tokyo area.	Kawaguchi-shi	592,373
Hachiōji	Located in the western part of Tokyo Metropolis, this city is a significant regional center.	Hachiōji-shi	577,560
Himeji	This city is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan, in the Kansai region.	Himeji Shi	530,363
Utsunomiya	Located north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, this Japanese city serves as a regional hub.	Utsunomiya-shi	519,255
Matsudo	Located in Chiba Prefecture, Matsudo is a city in Japan with a population of approximately 492, 671.	Matsudo Shi	492,671
Nishinomiya-hama	Located in Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai region, this Japanese city serves as a prominent residential area within the Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area.	Nishinomiya Shi	487,413
Ōita	This Japanese city, located on the northeastern coast of Kyushu, serves as the capital of Ōita Prefecture.	Ōita-shi	477,701
Kurashiki	Located in Okayama Prefecture, this Japanese city is known for its well-preserved canal area, the Bikan Historical Quarter, which dates back to the Edo period.	Kurashiki Shi	475,843
Ichikawa	Located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, this city serves as a residential area for commuters to Tokyo.		469,603
Kanazawa	Located on the Sea of Japan coast in Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa is renowned for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, traditional crafts, and artistic heritage.	Kanazawa-shi	463,873
Fukuyama	Located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, this Chugoku region city is a significant port and industrial center.	Fukuyama Shi	462,203
Amagasaki	This Japanese city is situated in Hyōgo Prefecture, on the island of Honshu.	Amagasaki Shi	451,475
Matsuyama	Located on the island of Shikoku, this Japanese city is renowned for Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs.	Matsuyama-shi	443,322
Fujisawa	Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, it is a coastal city south of Tokyo.	Fujisawa Shi	434,568
Machida	Located in the western part of Tokyo, Japan, this city serves as a regional commercial center.	Machida-shi	434,407
Kashiwa	Located in Chiba Prefecture, Kashiwa is a vibrant city within the Greater Tokyo Area, serving as a regional commercial and transportation hub.	Kashiwa Shi	429,070
Takamatsu	Located on Shikoku Island, Takamatsu is the capital of Kagawa Prefecture.	Takamatsu Shi	418,772
Toyama	This capital city of Toyama Prefecture is situated on the coast of the Sea of Japan in the Chūbu region.	Toyama Shi	415,816
Nagasaki	Located on the northwest coast of Kyushu, Japan, this historic port city is known for its tragic role as the target of the second atomic bomb in 1945, which led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.	Nagasaki-shi	411,421
Gifu-shi	Located in the central part of Japan, Gifu-shi is the capital city of Gifu Prefecture.	Gifu-shi	401,534
Toyonaka	This Japanese city is situated in Osaka Prefecture, on the island of Honshu.	Toyonaka Shi	400,329
Hirakata	Located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, this city serves as a residential suburb of both Osaka and Kyoto, benefiting from its strategic position between the two major cities.	Hirakata Shi	399,197
Miyazaki	Located on the southeastern coast of Kyushu island, this Japanese city is the capital of Miyazaki Prefecture.	Miyazaki-shi	398,307
Yokosuka	Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokosuka is a port city on Tokyo Bay, south of Yokohama.	Yokosuka Shi	393,894
Okazaki	Located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, this city is a regional commercial and industrial center.	Okazaki-shi	387,294
Suita	This Japanese city is situated in Osaka Prefecture, Honshu, serving as a significant residential and commercial hub within the Kansai region.	Suita Shi	381,829
Ichinomiya	This city is located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and is a regional commercial and industrial center known for its textile industry.	Ichinomiya-shi	379,689
Minato	Located in Tokyo Prefecture, this Japanese city is a major commercial and residential center.	Wakayama Shi	375,339
Toyohashi	Located in Aichi Prefecture, this city serves as a regional transportation hub and boasts a diverse economy with a focus on manufacturing and agriculture.	Toyohashi-shi	373,234
Nagano	Located on the island of Honshu, this Japanese city is recognized for the Zenkō-ji Temple, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site.	Nagano Shi	370,057
Takasaki	Located in Gunma Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, this city is a regional transportation hub and commercial center.	Takasaki Shi	368,667
Nara-shi	Independent agency of the United States government which preserves and provides access to federal records	Nara-shi	367,353
Toyota	Located in Aichi Prefecture, Toyota is a city in Japan renowned as the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation.	Toyota-shi	362,383
Kawagoe	Situated in Saitama Prefecture, this Japanese city is known for its historical "Little Edo" district, preserving the atmosphere of the Edo period with traditional architecture.	Kawagoe-shi	354,249
Takatsuki	Located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, this city serves as a residential and industrial hub between Osaka and Kyoto.	Takatsuki Shi	348,247
Koshigaya	Located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, Koshigaya is a city recognized for its residential areas and commercial centers.	Koshigaya Shi	345,458
Ōtsu	This Japanese city is the capital of Shiga Prefecture, situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater lake in Japan.	Ōtsu-shi	342,175
Nakano	Located in the western part of Tokyo, Nakano is a special ward known for its vibrant subculture scene and as a residential hub.	Nakano Shi	341,985
Tokorozawa	This city is located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, about 30 kilometers west of Tokyo.	Tokorozawa-shi	341,409
Iwaki	This city is located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, and is recognized for its industrial activity, particularly in coal mining and fishing, contributing to the region's economy.	Iwaki-shi	340,231
Asahikawa	Located in the heart of Hokkaido, this major city is the second-largest in Japan's northernmost prefecture.	Asahikawa-shi	334,692
Maebashi	Located in the Gunma Prefecture of Japan, this city serves as the prefectural capital.	Maebashi Shi	332,999
Kōriyama	This city is located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.	Kōriyama Shi	331,838
Kochi	Located on the southern coast of Shikoku island, this Japanese city is known for its castle and as the birthplace of Sakamoto Ryōma, a prominent figure in the Meiji Restoration.	Kōchi Shi	328,930
Naha	This is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, situated on the southern part of Okinawa Island.	Naha Shi	317,606
Yokkaichi	City in Mie Prefecture, Japan	Yokkaichi-shi	310,145
Kasugai	City in Aichi Prefecture, Japan	Kasugai-shi	306,876
Akita	Capital city of Akita Prefecture, Japan	Akita Shi	306,178
Kurume	City in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan	Kurume Shi	303,246
Morioka	City in Iwate Prefecture, Japan	Morioka-shi	300,549
Akashi	City in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan	Akashi Shi	299,094
Fukushima	City in Fukushima prefecture, Japan	Fukushima Shi	286,742
Aomori	City in Aomori Prefecture, Japan	Aomori Shi	276,567
Ichihara	City in Chiba Prefecture, Japan	Ichihara Shi	270,478
Mito	City in Japan, seat of Ibaraki Prefecture	Mito-shi	269,661
Nagaoka	City in Niigata Prefecture, Japan	Nagaoka Shi	267,402
Yao	City in Ōsaka Prefecture, Japan	Yao-shi	266,386
Fuchū	City in Tokyo, Japan		263,932
Fukui-shi	Capital of Fukui Prefecture, Japan	Fukui-shi	262,530
Kakogawachō-honmachi	City in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan	Kakogawa Shi	262,308
Hiratsuka	City in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan	Hiratsuka Shi	257,729
Shimonoseki	City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan		257,038
Hakodate	City in Hokkaido, Japan	Hakodate Shi	256,222
Tokushima	City in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan	Tokushima Shi	255,167
Sōka	City in Saitama Prefecture, Japan	Sōka Shi	250,939
Yamagata	City in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan	Yamagata Shi	249,327
Sasebo	City in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan	Sasebo Shi	246,950
Fuji	City in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan	Fuji Shi	245,078
Chigasaki	City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan	Chigasaki Shi	241,887
Tsukuba	City in Ibaraki prefecture, Japan	Tsukuba-shi	240,987
Matsumoto	City in Nagano Prefecture, Japan	Matsumoto Shi	240,276
Chōfu	City in Tokyo, Japan	Chōfu-shi	239,650
Saga	Capital city of Saga Prefecture, Japan	Saga Shi	233,514
Kasukabe	City in Saitama Prefecture, Japan	Kasukabe Shi	229,932
Ageoshimo	City in Saitama Prefecture, Japan	Ageo Shi	225,907
Takarazuka	City in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan	Takarazuka Shi	225,008

Cities & Towns in Japan,

Tokyo

Yokohama

Ibaraki

All Japan Cities (Aphebetical)

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