# Japan Map Puzzle: Prefectures — Learn prefectures by shape

> Learn prefectures by shape (iPhone/iPad app by Naoki Chiba.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-map-puzzle-prefectures/id6782287929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naoki Chiba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895372512)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-28

## What is Japan Map Puzzle?

Learn the shapes, locations and names of Japan's prefectures by fitting pieces onto a map.

FEATURES
- Choose regional stages or a nationwide challenge.
- Drag pieces from the tray and snap them into place.
- Use hints when you need help.
- Choose hiragana, katakana, kanji or English name notation in Settings; interface text follows your selection.
- Hear prefecture names when pieces are placed.
- Use region colors and track stage completion.

PLEASE NOTE
Bundled puzzles work offline. Map data includes Natural Earth (public domain) and National Land Numerical Information from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (administrative areas, 2024). This is an independent educational app.

## Is Japan Map Puzzle safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Japan Map Puzzle.

## Is Japan Map Puzzle legit?

Japan Map Puzzle: Prefectures appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Japan Map Puzzle is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2026-10-27

Added support for iPhone Duo.

### 1.4 — 2026-10-03

Added an English App Store listing. Improved language selection and localized map-source credits and app-list controls. Fixed an issue where the other-apps list closed immediately after opening.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-09-27

アプリのアイコンを新しくしました。日本語以外の言語設定の端末では、はじめから英語（ローマ字）表記で遊べるようにしました。表記の選択肢「えいご・ローマじ」を「English」に変更しました。

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-28

ピース数の多いステージ（「全部」等）で、トレイのピースをページ送り表示に切り替えられるようにしました。設定画面にアプリのバージョン表記を追加しました。

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-14

小さい島などのピースを掴みやすく改善しました。
せかいちずパズルとの相互紹介を追加しました。

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All apps by Naoki Chiba: https://appshunter.io/developer/1895372512

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