Nihonken
An interactive web app to explore Japan’s prefectures
NihonKen is an AI-driven prefecture exploration platform that transforms how users discover Japan’s 47 regions. It blends curated geographical and cultural data with a conversational AI interface, enabling users to ask real-time, context-aware questions about destinations — from local cuisine and festivals to hidden travel experiences. The application leverages a retrieval-augmented approach to deliver accurate, personalized insights, offering a modern, user-centric alternative to static travel resources.
NihonKen addresses this by providing an AI-assisted discovery platform that allows users to explore Japan’s 47 prefectures through an interactive interface and ask natural-language questions to receive contextual insights on destinations, experiences, and travel planning.