Osaka Prefecture. Coastal. The central city of the Kinki region. Around 2026, its GDP was overtaken by Aichi, making it the 3rd largest GDP in Japan. It's a central Kinki city with a food self-sufficiency rate of only 1% (though Kyoto and Hyogo tease it for this). Its rival is, of course, Aichi, which hosts TOYOTA. Speaks in Kansai dialect. Gets angry if you say it's only about takoyaki. 2nd largest population. Home to many famous places and foods like Osaka Castle (a historic symbol of Osaka built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi), Tsutenkaku Tower, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) (a world-famous large theme park), and okonomiyaki!

Hyogo Prefecture. Often teased by everyone with the "Hyogoslavia" meme. A coastal prefecture. What you must never say to Hyogo: 33-4. "33-4" is an internet meme originating from the historic total score of the 2005 Japan Series between the Chiba Lotte Marines and the Hanshin Tigers (Lotte 33 - Hanshin 4). Even in news unrelated to baseball (test scores, stock prices, etc.), whenever the numbers "33" and "4" appear together, Hanshin fans and internet users will chime in with self-deprecating jokes. Home to many famous places and foods like Himeji Castle (Japan's first World Cultural Heritage site and a National Treasure, also called "White Heron Castle" for its elegant white-plastered appearance) and Kobe Beef (a world-renowned top-tier brand of beef). Speaks in Kansai dialect.

Kyoto Prefecture. Home to the famous Kyoto University. Coastal, but wants Lake Biwa from Shiga. A self-proclaimed aristocrat who holds a grudge against Tokyo for taking away the capital status. Believes it is still the true capital. Secretly loves Uji Matcha pudding, though most don't know. Often speaks sarcastically. Currently heavily centralized in Kyoto City (the most centralized prefecture in the country). Speaks in Kansai dialect.

An excellent bedroom community for Kyoto and Osaka. Also decent at industry, and an excellent prefecture whose population was growing until the 2020s and is currently only slightly decreasing. Landlocked. Famous for Lake Biwa. A prefecture where the population is beautifully and moderately dispersed. The prefectural capital is Otsu City. Kusatsu City is not the capital and has a population of 140,000 (less than half of Otsu), but its urban development level is comparable to a city of 300,000. (Reason: It has a Kintetsu Department Store and the station area is impressive, with ten buildings over 60m tall—a remarkable number for a population of 140,000.) Home to many famous places and foods like Omi Beef (one of Japan's top three wagyu brands), Biwako Terrace, and Hikone Castle (a National Treasure with an original Edo-period keep).

Mie Prefecture. Coastal. Because it's close to the Nagoya metropolitan area in Aichi, its regional classification is vague—sometimes Kinki, sometimes Chubu, or Tokai for weather. The population is quite well-dispersed. Home to many famous places and foods like Ise Grand Shrine (the spiritual home of the Japanese people and the head of all shrines), Shima Spain Village (a theme park recreating Spanish streets surrounded by the beautiful sea of Shima), Ise Spiny Lobster, and Ise Udon!

Nara Prefecture. Landlocked. Home to many famous places and foods like Todai-ji Temple (a World Heritage site known for the Great Buddha of Nara), Mount Yoshino (Japan's top cherry blossom spot where 30,000 trees turn the mountain pink in spring), Miwa Somen, and Tenri Ramen! Because of the Kii Mountains, the southern part is full of mountains and deer, so major cities are all concentrated in the north. Engaged in a prideful battle with Kyoto over being the capital. (Kyoto points out that Nara's Heijo-kyo only lasted 74 years (710–784) before the capital moved to Nagaoka-kyo, failing to reach even a century.)

Wakayama. Coastal. Home to many famous places and foods like Nachi Falls and Kumano Nachi Taisha (the tallest single-drop waterfall in Japan at 133m), Adventure World (a massive theme park combining a zoo, aquarium, and amusement park), Wakayama Nanko Ume (pickled plums), and Arida Mandarins! Cities are concentrated in the north because the Kii Mountains occupy the south.