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Key Phrases

にほんのおおきいまちのなまえ

nihon no ookii machi no namae

Major city names in Japan

ゆうめいなけんぶつ

yuumei na kenbutsu

Famous landmarks

にほんのちいき

nihon no chiiki

Regions of Japan

Skills You'll Learn

Identify major Japanese cities by their Japanese names

しちょうについてにほんごでしれる

shichou ni tsui te nihon go de shireru

Recognize key tourist attractions

めいしょをおぼえる

mei sho o oboeru

Understand geographic distribution of cities

ちいきのばしょをりかいする

chiiki no basho o rika i suru

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

🗼

東京

toukyou

Tokyo

💬 Tokyo is pronounced as [とうきょう] (toh-kyo) in Japanese.

🇯🇵 Tokyo is Japan's bustling capital known for its skyscrapers, shopping, and historic temples.

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🎋🏯

京都

kyouto

Kyoto

💬 Kyoto is pronounced as [きょうと] (kyo-to).

🇯🇵 Kyoto is famous for its classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, and traditional wooden houses.

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🍜🏙️

大阪

oosaka

Osaka

💬 Osaka is pronounced as [おおさか] (oh-sah-kah).

🇯🇵 Known as 'Japan's Kitchen,' Osaka is famous for its modern architecture, nightlife, and hearty street food.

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❄️🐄

北海道

hokkaidou

Hokkaido

💬 Hokkaido is pronounced as [ほっかいどう] (hok-kai-do).

🇯🇵 Hokkaido is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs, and ski resorts.

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✌️🕊️

広島

hiroshima

Hiroshima

💬 Hiroshima is pronounced as [ひろしま] (hee-ro-shee-ma).

🇯🇵 Hiroshima is known for being the first city to suffer an atomic bomb attack during World War II.

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🏝️🐠

沖縄

okinawa

Okinawa

💬 Okinawa is pronounced as [おきなわ] (oh-kee-nah-wah).

🇯🇵 Okinawa, known for its distinct culture and beautiful beaches, is a favorite tourist destination.

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🗻

富士山

fuji yama

Mount Fuji

💬 Mount Fuji is called [ふじさん] (fu-ji-san) in Japanese.

🇯🇵 Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest peak and an iconic symbol of the country.

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🦌🏯

奈良

nara

Nara

💬 Nara is pronounced as [なら] (nah-rah).

🇯🇵 Nara is famous for its temples and free-roaming deer in Nara Park.

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🌉⚓

横浜

yokohama

Yokohama

💬 Yokohama is pronounced as [よこはま] (yo-ko-ha-ma).

🇯🇵 Yokohama is known for its beautiful waterfront and the bustling Minato Mirai district.

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