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{{TJ|Japan}} has been divided into provinces (''kuni'') since ancient times. Provinces were subdivided into districts (''koori''). They were established as both administrative and geographic regions. During the late Muromachi period and into the Warring States era the provinces were displaced as administrative units by the ''fan'', feudal domains. During the time of Toyotomi Fideyoxi, they were completely supplanted as administrative units by the fan.
 
{{TJ|Japan}} has been divided into provinces (''kuni'') since ancient times. Provinces were subdivided into districts (''koori''). They were established as both administrative and geographic regions. During the late Muromachi period and into the Warring States era the provinces were displaced as administrative units by the ''fan'', feudal domains. During the time of Toyotomi Fideyoxi, they were completely supplanted as administrative units by the fan.
   
However, during the Fōka Reforms in 1735, the provinces were restored as administrative units, being grouped together for administrative ease into 8 vast ''Dô'' plus the ''Kinai'' (area around the Capital). The daimyô were stripped of their power and land, though they retained a noble status.
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However, during the Fôka Reforms in 1735, the provinces were restored as administrative units, being grouped together for administrative ease into 8 vast ''Dô'' plus the ''Kinai'' (area around the Capital). The daimyô were stripped of their power and land, though they retained a noble status.
   
Today Japan consists of 12 dô, the Kinai, and several autonomous regions.
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Today Japan consists of 15 dô, the Kinai, and several autonomous regions.
   
 
== List of Dô ==
 
== List of Dô ==
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**Tôkai
 
**Tôkai
 
**Fokuriku
 
**Fokuriku
**Kinnai
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**Kinai
 
**Sannin
 
**Sannin
 
**Sannyô
 
**Sannyô
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*Later Dô (listed west to east; including major autonomous regions)
 
*Later Dô (listed west to east; including major autonomous regions)
 
**Obu (Ob-Iruchixi to Yenixei)
 
**Obu (Ob-Iruchixi to Yenixei)
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**Xibiru
 
**Saha Autonomous Region
 
**Saha Autonomous Region
**Kokuryû (easternmost Asia)
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**Kokuryû
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**Fokkai (far northeastern Asia)
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**Nanchôxen (South Chôxen)
 
**Areska (northwestern North America)
 
**Areska (northwestern North America)
 
**Inukku Autonomous Region (far northern North America)
 
**Inukku Autonomous Region (far northern North America)
 
**Nantôkai (Eastern Ocean territories)
 
**Nantôkai (Eastern Ocean territories)
*Former Dô
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=== Former Dô (partial list) ===
**Aruta (member-state of {{TJ|Federation of Japanese Nations}})
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*Aruta ({{TJ|Aruta}}, member-state of {{TJ|Federation of Japanese States}} and {{TJ|Oregon}}, a British nation)
**Chôxen (member-state of Federation of Japanese Nations)
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*[[Choxen (Toyotomi)|Chôxen]] (member-state of Federation of Japanese States)
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*Kazaha (Sovereign nation of {{TJ|East Kazakhstan}})
**Hokkai (merged into Kokuryû)
 
**Luixian (modern-day {{TJ|Misuri}}, {{TJ|Louisianne}} and western {{TJ|North American Confederation}})
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*Luixian (modern-day {{TJ|Minnesota}}, {{TJ|Misuri}}, {{TJ|Arkansas}} and western {{TJ|North American Confederation}})
**Oregon (western part of modern-day {{TJ|Oregon}})
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**Misuri Province (today's {{TJ|Misuri}} and {{TJ|Minnesota}})
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**Godaiko Province (today's Northwest {{TJ|North American Confederation}})
**Taiwan (member-state of Federation of Japanese Nations)
 
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**Tanaxi Province (today's southwestern NAC)
**Xinnoranda (member-state of Federation of Japanese Nations)
 
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**Arukansa Province (today's {{TJ|Arkansas}} and parts of Misuri)
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**Xinnorulean (today's Arkansas and far southwestern NAC)
 
*{{TJ|Taiwan}} (member-state of Federation of Japanese States)
 
*{{TJ|Xinnoranda}} (member-state of Federation of Japanese States)
   
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[[Category:Toyotomi Japan]]
 
[[Category:Toyotomi Japan]]
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[[Category:Japan]]

Latest revision as of 18:24, 26 June 2005

Japan has been divided into provinces (kuni) since ancient times. Provinces were subdivided into districts (koori). They were established as both administrative and geographic regions. During the late Muromachi period and into the Warring States era the provinces were displaced as administrative units by the fan, feudal domains. During the time of Toyotomi Fideyoxi, they were completely supplanted as administrative units by the fan.

However, during the Fôka Reforms in 1735, the provinces were restored as administrative units, being grouped together for administrative ease into 8 vast plus the Kinai (area around the Capital). The daimyô were stripped of their power and land, though they retained a noble status.

Today Japan consists of 15 dô, the Kinai, and several autonomous regions.

List of Dô

  • Original Dô (listed north to south)
    • Yezochi (Yezo island, Karafto, and Chixima)
    • Tôsan
    • Tôkai
    • Fokuriku
    • Kinai
    • Sannin
    • Sannyô
    • Nankai
    • Saikai
  • Later Dô (listed west to east; including major autonomous regions)
    • Obu (Ob-Iruchixi to Yenixei)
    • Xibiru
    • Saha Autonomous Region
    • Kokuryû
    • Fokkai (far northeastern Asia)
    • Nanchôxen (South Chôxen)
    • Areska (northwestern North America)
    • Inukku Autonomous Region (far northern North America)
    • Nantôkai (Eastern Ocean territories)

Former Dô (partial list)