Jimoto – Local Japan Guide

Discover what makes each corner of Japan different. Jimoto – Japanese for "local" – brings together the history, customs, regional dishes and places to visit of all 47 prefectures, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.

EXPLORE BY PREFECTURE
• Open the app in Japan and it shows the prefecture you are in – or pick any prefecture yourself
• Key facts for every prefecture: population, capital and major cities
• A map of prefecture boundaries to see where you are

CULTURE, FOOD AND PLACES
• 61 articles on history, festivals, religion and daily life
• 198 local dishes, with their Japanese names and what they are made of
• 188 places to visit, with UNESCO World Heritage sites clearly marked
• Licensed photos with full credit and a link to the original

MADE FOR TRAVELLERS
• All content is in the app – it works offline, even without roaming
• Switch between English, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese at any time
• Every item lists the official sources it is based on (ministries, UNESCO, the Japan National Tourism Organization, local governments)

PRIVACY
• No account, no ads, no tracking
• Location is optional and used only on your iPhone to find your prefecture