Special cities of Japan List of special cities List of special cities

| Name_ | Japanese | Population_2012_ | Date_of_designation | Region | Prefecture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokorozawa | 所沢 | 342321 | 2002-04-01 | Kantō | Saitama |
| Tottori | 鳥取 | 196538 | 2005-04-01 | Chūgoku | Tottori |
| Tsukuba | つくば | 216221 | 2007-04-01 | Kantō | Ibaraki |
| Yamagata | 山形 | 254519 | 2001-04-01 | Tōhoku | Yamagata |
| Yamato | 大和 | 230357 | 2000-04-01 | Kantō | Kanagawa |
| Yao | 八尾 | 270735 | 2001-04-01 | Kansai | Osaka |
| Yokkaichi | 四日市 | 307599 | 2000-04-01 | Kansai | Mie |