Yamagata Prefecture
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Yamagata Prefecture is located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan, bordering Akita, Miyagi, Fukushima, and Niigata prefectures. Yamagata City flourished as a castle town during the Edo period, known for its beni dye production. The area was historically part of Dewa Province, ruled by the Fujiwara family during the Heian period.
Statistics
Area
9,325.00 km²
Population
1,005,926