Learning About the Different Cities and their Population in Japan

These days, most people dream of traveling around the world. If one would like to travel to Asia, it is highly recommended that one travel to Japan. However, Japan is a huge humble country that has a lot to offer to visitors. Depending on which region or city that visits, the experience would just not be the same. Japan has a lot of cities, each of which offers a different kind of experience to tourists. It may be difficult to choose just one, but the best way of knowing which Japanese city would be ideal to one’s taste is learning about the different cities in Japan.

Top Cities in Japan by Population on A Map

First of all, one can rate the cities in Japan by population. People who value their peace and serenity may opt to look for other cities instead as these cities to be mentioned are the most populous cities in Japan as of the year 2016. The following are the 10 most populated cities in the country:

Cities in Japan that Start with B

There are only seven cities in Japan that begin with the letter B. These cities are not exactly the most popular and most visited places in the country but they also have their own history that one can learn about. These cities and their corresponding population are the following:

·       Bandō – Also known as Bandō-shi, it is a city situated in Ibaraki Prefecture. Located in the northern Kanto region, it has an estimated population of 54,349 as of September of the year 2015. With a total area of 123.03 square kilometers, it has a population density of 442 persons per square kilometer.

·       Beppu – Also known as Beppu-shi, it is a city situated in Ōita Prefecture. Located on the island of Kyushu, it has an estimated population of 122,643 as of March of the year 2017. With a total area of 125.13 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 48.31 square miles, it has a population density of 980 persons per square kilometer, which is equivalent to 2,500 persons per square mile. The city is known for its hot springs.

·       Bibai – Also known as Bibai-shi, it is a city situated in Sorachi Subprefecture. Located in Hokkaido, it has an estimated population of 24,768 as of the year 2013. With a total area of 277.61 square kilometres, it has a population density of 89.2 persons per square kilometer.

·       Bizen – Also known as Bizen-shi, it is a city situated in Okayama Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 35,610 as of March of the year 2017. It also has a population density of 140 persons per square kilometer.

·       Bungo-ōno – Also known as Bungo-ōno-shi, it is a city situated in Ōita Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 35,811 as of the 1st of March in the year 2017. With a total area of 603.36 square kilometres, it has a population density of 59 persons per square kilometer.

·       Bungotakada – Also known as Bungotakada-shi, it is a city situated in Ōita Prefecture. Located in the Kyushu region, it has an estimated population of 23,059 as of the 21st of March in the year 2017. With a total area of 206.65 square kilometres, it has a population density of 110 persons per square kilometer.

·       Buzen – Also known as Buzen-shi, it is a city situated in Fukuoka Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 26,100 as of the 1st of November in the year 2014. With a total area of 111.17 square kilometres, it has a population density of 235 persons per square kilometer.

Cities in Japan that Start with H

On the other hand, there are more than 50 cities in Japan that begin with the letter H. A number of the cities in Japan that start with the letter H are highly popular depending on its location and the season. Most of these cities houses their own towns with good hospitals and schools while others are great tourist spots during the winter season. One of the most well-known cities in Japan that start with the letter H is Hiroshima. It is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and famous as the first city in history that received a dropping atomic bomb by the United States Army Air Forces. Currently, it houses the Hiroshima Municipal Baseball Stadium. Some of the other cities in Japan that begin with the letter H and their corresponding population are the following:

·       Habikino – Also known as Habikino-shi, it is a city situated in Osaka Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 113,256 as of the 28th of February in the year 2017. With a total area of 26.44 square kilometers, it has a population density of 4,300 persons per square kilometer. It is popular for its grape production and various ancient burial mounds.

·       Hachimantai – Also known as Hachimantai-shi, it is a city situated in Iwate Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 26,579 as of the 28th of February in the year 2017. With a total area of 826.30 square kilometers, it has a population density of 32 persons per square kilometer.

·       Hachinohe – Also known as Hachinohe-shi, it is a city situated in southeastern Aomori Prefecture. Located in the Tohoku region, it has an estimated population of 229,527 as of the 28th of February in the year 2017. With a total area of 305.54 square kilometers, it has a population density of 756 persons per square kilometer. It is the second biggest city in Aomori Prefecture.

·       Hachiōji – Also known as Hachiōji-shi, it is a city situated in the western part of Tokyo Metropolis. Located in the central Kanto region, it has an estimated population of 579,330 as of the 1st of February in the year 2016. With a total area of 186.38 square kilometers, it has a population density of 3,110 persons per square kilometer.

·       Hadano – Also known as Hadano-shi, it is a city situated in Kanagawa Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 166,140 as of May in the year 2017. With a total area of 103.76 square kilometers, it has a population density of 1,600 persons per square kilometer.

·       Hagi – Also known as Hagi-shi, it is a city situated in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 50,179 as of the 31st of May in the year 2016. With a total area of 698.86 square kilometers, it has a population density of 71.80 persons per square kilometer.

·       Hakodate – Also known as Hakodate-shi, it is a city situated in Oshima Subprefecture. Located in Hokkaido, it has an estimated population of 279,851 as of the 31st of July in the year 2011. With a total area of 677.77 square kilometers, it has a population density of 412.83 persons per square kilometer.

Cities in Japan that Start with N

As for cities in Japan that begin with the letter N, there are more than 60 cities. One of the most famous cities that start with the letter N is Nara, which is popular for its temples, shrines, and parks. There is actually a list of guidelines or itinerary that can be searched online for people who wish to visit Nara. Other cities that begin with the letter N and their corresponding population are the following:

·       Nabari – Also known as Nabari-shi, it is a city situated in Mie Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 78,190 as of August in the year 2015. With a total area of 129.77 square kilometers, it has a population density of 603 persons per square kilometer.

·       Nagahama – Also known as Nagahama-shi, it is a city situated in Shiga Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 119,043 as of the 1st of October in the year 2016. With a total area of 680.79 square kilometers, it has a population density of 170 persons per square kilometer.

·       Nagai – Also known as Nagai-shi, it is a city situated in Yamagata. Located in the Tohoku region, it has an estimated population of 27,809 as of October in the year 2015. With a total area of 214.67 square kilometers, it has a population density of 130 persons per square kilometer.

·       Nagakute – Also known as Nagakute-shi, it is a city situated in Aichi Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 57,764 as of May in the year 2015. With a total area of 21.55 square kilometers, it has a population density of 2,680 persons per square kilometer.

·       Nagano – Also known as Nagano-shi, it is a city situated in Nagano Prefecture. Located in the Chibu region, it has an estimated population of 375,234 as of the 1st of October in the year 2016. With a total area of 834.81 square kilometers, it has a population density of 449 persons per square kilometer.

·       Nagaoka – Also known as Nagaoka-shi, it is a city situated in Niigata Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 273,746 as of the 1st of June in the year 2016. With a total area of 891.06 square kilometers, it has a population density of 307 persons per square kilometer.

·       Nagaokakyō– Also known as Nagaokakyō-shi, it is a city situated in Kyoto Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 80,737 as of the 1st of August in the year 2016. With a total area of 19.18 square kilometers, it has a population density of 4,207.24 persons per square kilometer. It is most well-known for the Garasha Festival.

Cities in Japan that Start with O 

There are more than 40 cities in Japan that begin with the letter O. The most famous city that starts with the letter O is none other than Osaka. The city welcomes thousands of visitors from overseas on a daily basis. Some of its tourist spots include the Umeda Sky Building and the Osaka Castle. Other cities that begin with the letter O and their corresponding population are the following:

·       Obama – Also known as Obama-shi, it is a city situated in Fukui Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 29,213 as of the 1st of April in the year 2017. With a total area of 232.85 square kilometers, it has a population density of 130 persons per square kilometer.

·       Obanazawa – Also known as Obanazawa-shi, it is a city situated in Yamagata Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 16,551 as of October in the year 2016. With a total area of 372.32 square kilometers, it has a population density of 44 persons per square kilometer.

·       Ōbu – Also known as Ōbu-shi, it is a city situated in Aichi Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 88,812 as of May in the year 2015. With a total area of 33.66 square kilometers, it has a population density of 2,640 persons per square kilometer.

·       Ōdate – Also known as Ōdate-shi, it is a city situated in Akita Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 74,862 as of February in the year 2015. With a total area of 913.22 square kilometers, it has a population density of 82 persons per square kilometer.

·       Odawara – Also known as Odawara-shi, it is a city situated in Kanagawa Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 194,672 as of February in the year 2015. With a total area of 113.79 square kilometers, it has a population density of 1,710 persons per square kilometer.

Cities in Japan that Start with T

There are also more than 40 cities in Japan that begin with the letter T. Some of these cities and their corresponding population are the following: 

·       Tachikawa – Also known as Tachikawa-shi, it is a city situated in the western part of Tokyo. It has an estimated population of 180,967 as of February in the year 2016. With a total area of 24.36 square kilometers, it has a population density of 7,430 persons per square kilometer.

·       Tagajō – Also known as Tagajō-shi, it is a city situated in Miyagi Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 62,329 as of August in the year 2014. With a total area of 19.64 square kilometers, it has a population density of 3,170 persons per square kilometer.

·       Tagawa – Also known as Tagawa-shi, it is a city situated in Fukuoka Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 51,128 as of May in the year 2011. With a total area of 54.52 square kilometers, it has a population density of 937.78 persons per square kilometer.

·       Tahara – Also known as Tahara-shi, it is a city situated in Aichi Prefecture. It has an estimated population of 61,850 as of December in the year 2015. With a total area of 191.12 square kilometers, it has a population density of 324 persons per square kilometer.

Cities Near Tokyo to Visit When in Japan

With so many cities to choose from, it can be rather confusing which places to go to especially if one is on limited time. If one is staying in or has a home based in Tokyo, there are various cities to travel to that are near the metropolis. This includes but are not limited to Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Karuizawa, Iwaki, and Izu. On the other hand, if one is interested in seeing beautiful fields of Japan, one can check out cities like Kumano, Wajima, and Kamogawa. Words cannot describe the beauty of these fields.

There are definitely so many options to visit when in Japan. The answer to being able to maximize one’s visit is to plan accordingly what places one wants to visit. Take note that this would also depend on the season as well as one’s ideal place for relaxation or adventure.