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Provinces of Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (752 words)
	Provinces as part of the address system, meanwhile, were not abolished but, on the contrary, augumented.
	As of 1871, the number of prefectures was 304, while the number of provinces was 68, not including Hokkaido and Ryukyu Province.
	Provinces are classified into kinai (within the capital), and seven or eight do (routes, or circuits).

Provinces of Japan (422 words)
	As of 1871, the number of prefectures are 304, while the number of provinces is 68, aside from Hokkaido and Ryukyu Province.
	Provinces are nonetheless considered obsolete today, however, name of them are still widely used as parts of natural feature names, company names, and brands.
	Provinces are classified into Kinai (in capital) and seven or eight do (routes, or circuitss).

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