Translation guide
In Japanese, the term for 'provincial capital' depends on the administrative context. For modern prefectures, use 県庁所在地 (prefectural capital). For historical provinces, use 国府 or 国衙. For Chinese provincial capitals, use 省都.
The city where the prefectural government is located.
Standard term for the capital city of a prefecture. Literally 'prefectural office location'.
Maebashi is the prefectural capital of Gunma.
A shorter, more literary term for prefectural capital. Often used in formal or written contexts.
A new art museum was built in the prefectural capital.
The capital of an old province (kuni) before the Meiji era.
The historical provincial capital in the Ritsuryō system. Often used in historical contexts.
This town was once the site of the provincial capital.
Refers to the provincial government office, often synonymous with the capital. More administrative nuance.
The capital city of a province in China or other countries with provinces.
国衙の跡地に神社が建てられた。
A shrine was built on the site of the provincial government office.
Provincial capitals are often transportation hubs.