Prefecture Writing Game
The map zooms to one of Japan's 47 prefectures — write its name in hiragana, stroke by stroke.
Write Japan's prefectures
An animated map highlights one prefecture at a time. You'll see its romaji name (with a kana hint on demand) and write the reading in hiragana. All 47 are available from the start.
Learn Japanese Geography & Hiragana at Once
This prefecture game pairs Japan's geography with kana writing practice. Each round zooms the map to a single prefecture and asks you to write its name in hiragana — reinforcing both where each prefecture sits and how its reading is spelled. Because the romaji prompt and the "show kana hint" button are always available, you can play from your very first day of study; the stroke-by-stroke guide teaches correct stroke order as you write.
How it works
The map highlights a prefecture and shows its romaji name. Write each kana of the reading on the transparent canvas over the map. Clear all the characters and the next prefecture zooms in — the game keeps cycling through all 47 until you close it. Your writing feeds the same progress system used across the main practice tool and character decks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know all the kana first?
No. Every prefecture is available from day one — the romaji prompt and kana hint let you engage immediately, and the stroke guide teaches you as you go.
Are the names in hiragana or katakana?
Prefecture readings are written in hiragana, so this game always uses hiragana regardless of which site you came from.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free, no account required, and it works on phones, tablets, and desktops.