
Kanagawa Prefecture
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Population | 9. 072 million (Oct 1, 2012) |
---|---|
Weather | 14°C, Wind E at 3 m/s, 40% Humidity |
Colleges and universities | Kanagawa University |
Did you know | Kanagawa-ken is the second-most-populous Japanese prefecture (9,058,094). |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 596779 |
About Kanagawa Prefecture
Kanagawa is a coastal prefecture just south of Tokyo. To the east is the capital city, Yokohama, home to a large Chinatown lined with food stalls and restaurants. Also in Yokohama are the traditional, landscaped Sankei-en Garden and the Landmark Tower skyscraper with its rooftop garden. Ōsanbashi Pier features waterside paths and shops. Northeast is the city of Kawasaki and its Buddhist Kawasaki Daishi temple.