noun, noun, used as a suffix
promotion bureau; development office
General term for an office or bureau tasked with promoting regional development, industry, or tourism. Often used as a suffix in official names.
県の観光振興局が新しいパンフレットを作成した。
The prefecture's tourism promotion bureau created a new brochure.
この地域には産
An industrial development office has been established in this region.
noun
subprefectural office (Hokkaido)
Specific administrative office in Hokkaido that functions as a branch of the prefectural government, handling local affairs in subprefectures.
北海道には複数の振興局が置かれている。
Several subprefectural offices are located in Hokkaido.