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2. Island with the largest area
3. Where Fukuoka is located
4. Originally inhabited by the Ainu people
5. Consists of only four prefectures
6. The shinkansen (bullet train) doesn't stop here
7. Has the largest lake in Japan
9. Geographically the closest to Taiwan
10. Some cities include Hakodate, Asahikawa and Wakkanai
11. Where the largest earthquake recorded in Japan took place
12. Ehime prefecture is located here
13. Formerly known as Ezo
14. The Mazda Motor Corporation is headquartered here
15. Has the oldest hot spring in Japan (inspiration for the film Spirited Away)