# Japan Prefectures Free

> Interactive app for learning Japan's prefecture locations and capitals. (iPhone/iPad app by Shuhaman's.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-prefectures-free/id406113587 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shuhaman's](https://appshunter.io/developer/406113590)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-prefectures-free/id406113587/reviews.md

## What is Japan Prefectures Free?

*About this App*

 Are you interested in Japan map?
This is a very simple app to learn location of Japan prefectures.


*Contents of "Japan Prefectures Free"*

[Learn Mode]
 Touch one of the prefectures and you can see the name of it.
The circle mark is the location of capital city.
You can see the name of capital city when your device is landscape direction.

If you know the prefecture name but do not know its location, you can choose the name from list by double tapping sea area.

You can see wikitravel, wikipedia and detailed map by double tapping one of the prefecture.
#Internet connection needed.

[Location Quiz]
 Touche the location for shown prefecture/capital name and press "Ans" button.
After you answered all questions(10 or 47 questions), result list is shown.
Touch one of the "Check" buttons on result list and you can see the correct answer.
If your answer is wrong, you can see the name and area that you selected as well as the right one.

By double tapping sea area, you can quit quiz.

[Name Quiz]
Answer the correct name of red colored area.
You can select your answer from list which is shown by touching "Sel" button or double tapping any land area.
You can re-select your answer as many times as you want till "Ans" button is touched.
After you answered all quiestions(10 or 47 questions), result list is shown.
Touch one of the result buttons on result list and you can see the correct answer.
If your answer is wrong, you can see the name and area that you selected as well as the right one.

By double tapping sea area, you can quit quiz.

## Key features

- Learn prefecture locations
- Identify capital cities
- Location quiz mode
- Name quiz mode
- Access wikidata
- View detailed maps

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-prefectures-free/id406113587/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Simple but good

*2011-11-06*

This app is simple but effective. It helped me learn quickly and quizzed me along the way.

### 5/5 — Simplistically genius

*2011-08-09*

Great app. Learned the 47 prefectures and capital cities in 2 days. Plus there's no annoying sound effects each time you get a right or wrong answer. And the bright colors make me smile :)

### 3/5 — Good, could be great!

*2011-02-23*

nice app!! 

here's an idea: when you tap the prefecture why not have a map of that place pop up showing all of the main cities??
that would be awesome ^__^

## Frequently asked questions about Japan Prefectures Free

### How does Japan Prefectures Free help me learn?

Japan Prefectures Free offers a 'Learn Mode' where you can touch prefectures to see their names and capital city locations. It also includes 'Location Quiz' and 'Name Quiz' modes to test your knowledge.

### Can I use Japan Prefectures Free offline?

No, an internet connection is needed to access external resources like wikitravel, wikipedia, and detailed maps within the app.

### What information can I access about each prefecture?

When you touch a prefecture, you can see its name and the location of its capital city. You can also access wikitravel, wikipedia, and detailed maps for more information.

### How does the quiz mode work in Japan Prefectures Free?

The quiz modes involve identifying prefecture locations based on names or answering the correct name for a highlighted area. You can choose to answer 10 or 47 questions and review your results.

### What devices is Japan Prefectures Free compatible with?

Japan Prefectures Free is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### Is Japan Prefectures Free suitable for children?

Yes, the app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners interested in geography.

### How often is Japan Prefectures Free updated?

The app was last updated on September 16, 2016, with its latest version being 3.0.

### Does Japan Prefectures Free have ads?

No, Japan Prefectures Free does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2016-09-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- support for iOS10.
- bug fix.

### 2.9 — 2015-04-03

- support for iOS8
- bug fix

### 2.8 — 2014-04-01

- Ad networks updated

### 2.7 — 2013-06-24

- ads settings changed.

### 2.6 — 2012-11-26

- iPhone5 supported.
- iOS6 supported.
- appearance improved.

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