Japanese place names include names for geographic features, present and former administrative divisions, transportation facilities such as railroad stations, and historic sites in Japan. The article Japanese addressing system contains related information on postal addresses.
Read more about Japanese Place Names: Administrative Level, Direction, Relationship, Geographic Features, Natural World, Former Provinces, Medieval Japan, Hokkaido, Chimei Jiten (地名事典, Encyclopedias For Japanese Place Names)
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