Toyama Prefecture
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Toyama Prefecture is located in the Chūbu region of Honshu, Japan, and borders the Sea of Japan. It is known for its abundant hydroelectric resources and contains the only known glaciers in East Asia outside of Russia. The region was historically known as Etchū Province.
Statistics
Area
4,247.22 km²
Population
1,031,262