The symbol of the cat-loving prefecture
A list of national highways in the prefecture where cats are a big fan.
In this prefecture, the route numbers are not assigned in order, but rather in a special numbering system based on wordplay.
- Updates will be made periodically.
Cat-loving prefecture - route map
・A map of national highways and routes in the prefecture where cats are a big fan.
A unique feature is that the route numbers are assigned using wordplay based on the names of different body parts of a cat, so as to circle the island.
While Honshu and other areas use one- to three-digit numbers, this prefecture uses four-digit numbers for the reasons mentioned above.
• Although there are national highways in the inland areas of the island, only the outer perimeter routes are currently listed.
National Route 2533 (Cat Ears)
The highway got its number because it runs right through the shape of a cat's ear. A national highway with cat ears that stand straight up.
Prefectural flag
As a symbol of this prefecture, the design was chosen from submissions made by the public and officially adopted in 1954 (Prefectural Notice No. 222, September 1954).
The design for the paw print was decided in September 1954 (299/nikukyu), a play on words, and the official notification, No. 222, also had a good ring to it, with "nya nya nyaa," leading to its establishment.
The paw print mark is specified as being in white, with a navy blue background.
The white outline represents the beauty and elegance of cats, while the navy blue background represents the color of the sea, as the prefecture where my cats live is an island.
Prefectural emblem
A national highway that runs right through a cat's throat.
This number was chosen because the cat purrs when it's in a good mood.
Prefectural flag
As a symbol of this prefecture, the design was chosen from submissions made by the public and officially adopted in 1954 (Prefectural Notice No. 222, September 1954).
The design for the paw print was decided in September 1954 (299/nikukyu), a play on words, and the official notification, No. 222, also had a good ring to it, with "nya nya nyaa," leading to its establishment.
The paw print mark is specified as being in white, with a navy blue background.
The white outline represents the beauty and elegance of cats, while the navy blue background represents the color of the sea, as the prefecture where my cats live is an island.
National Route 8739 (the tip of the road)
A national highway running from the cat's forehead to its nose.
Be careful of dryness!
