Four Home Provinces
Historical term for the four provinces around the capital (Yamato, Yamashiro, Settsu, Kawachi) before the system was replaced in 757. Used in historical contexts.
See also: 五畿内
Shikinai is a historical term referring to the four provinces of Yamato, Yamashiro, Settsu, and Kawachi.
From 四 (four) + 畿内 (provinces near the capital). The term reflects the administrative division of the early Nara period.