
Popular Destination Names: Japanese destinations
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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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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.
See breakdown →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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