prefectural
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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In December, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Niigata prefectural assembly where Kashiwazaki-Kariwa is located, voicing safety concerns.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
The fire occurred in the city of Oita late Tuesday, prompting evacuation of 115 households, or 175 people, the Oita prefectural government said in a statement.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
The three men have filed their case against the National Police Agency, the Tokyo metropolitan government and the Aichi prefectural government at the Tokyo District Court.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024
Kyodo News agency, quoting Kagoshima prefectural officials, said witnesses reported seeing fire coming from the Osprey’s left engine.
From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023
In 1916 the Japan Mortgage Bank and the prefectural agricultural and industrial banks had together advanced to agricultural organisations 110 millions and to other borrowers 273 millions.
From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson
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