prefecture
noun
pre·fec·ture
ˈprē-ˌfek-chər 
1
: the office or term of office of a prefect
2
: the official residence of a prefect
3
: the district governed by a prefect
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Authorities in northern Aomori prefecture said on Monday that a man found dead on a mountain that day may have been attacked by a bear.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
Among Japanese prefectures, Okinawa ranks first in consumption of KFC and last in consumption of seafood, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens—its residents have Japan’s highest average body-mass index.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Now 46 of Japan’s 47 prefectures produce wine, from Hokkaido down to Okinawa.
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Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Eight people were injured in northern prefectures of Aomori and Iwate, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said.
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Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
Among Japanese prefectures, Okinawa ranks first in consumption of KFC and last in consumption of seafood, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens—its residents have Japan’s highest average body-mass index.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Now 46 of Japan’s 47 prefectures produce wine, from Hokkaido down to Okinawa.
—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Eight people were injured in northern prefectures of Aomori and Iwate, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said.
—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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“Prefecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prefecture. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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prefecture
noun
pre·fec·ture
ˈprē-ˌfek-chər
1
: the office or term of office of a prefect
2
: the district governed by a prefect
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