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Niigata Prefecture of Japan
 

Niigata prefecture (Niigata-ken) is the located on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata.

Economy: The prefecture is famous as the original home of the ornamental carp known as koi, and the best-quality koi are still considered to come from the farms of Niigata.

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Cities in the Niigata prefecture include:
 
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