Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県; Kanagawa-ken) is a located in the Kanto region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is Yokohama.
This prefecture is part of the Greater Tokyo Area.
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Kanagawa prefectural symbol |
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| Capital | Yokohama |
| Region: | Kanto |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Area
- Total - % water |
Ranked 43rd
2,415.42 km² 2.3% |
| Population
- Total (Jan 1, 2000) - Density |
Ranked 3rd
8,639,665 3,577/km² |
| Districts: | 7 |
| Municipalities: | 37 |
| ISO 3166-2: | JP-14 |
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| Pref. Flower: | Golden-rayed lily (Lilium auratum) |
| Pref. Tree: | Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) |
| Pref. Bird: | Common gull (Larus canus) |
| Table of contents |
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2 Geography 3 Economy 4 Demographics 5 Culture 6 Tourism 7 Prefectural symbols 8 Miscellaneous topics 9 External links |
History
Geography
Cities
Districts
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
Kanagawa is well known for the popularity of soccer. It is also the prefecture in which the manga Love Hina takes place.