Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun |
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Japan Flag |
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Japan Map |
Honshu (which translates to "Main Island" or "Main Province") is the largest and most populated island in Japan. Tokyo, the de facto capital of the country is located here.
Hokkaido (which means "Northern Sea Circuit") is the second-largest and northernmost island of Japan.
Kyushu (which means "Nine Provinces") is the third-largest island in Japan. It is also the most southwesterly of its four main islands.
Shikoku (which means "Four Provinces") is the smallest and least populous of the four main islands of Japan.
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The 47 Prefectures of Japan |
The local inhabitants of the archipelago are generally called Japanese. They have one of the richest cultures on the planet that is preserved and followed to this day.
Planes are the best way to travel to far places |
Trains, like the Shinkansen, are also a great way to travel around the country |
So excited for our first-time visit to Japan! |
Finally! Landed safely at Kansai International Airport |
With our Japanese Family. Gotta love them all. |
Welcome to Japan Team Nicerio |
Things to keep in mind:
Capital: Tokyo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language Spoken: Japanese
Government: Unitary Parliament Constitutional Monarchy
My articles about Japan
Japan Diaries Series:
- Japan Diaries (Dec. 2014 - Jan. 2015)
- Japan Diaries 2 (May - June 2018)
- Japan Diaries 3 (December 2019)
- Japan Diaries 4 (Nov. 2021 - Ongoing)
- Japan Diaries (Dec. 2014 - Jan. 2015)
- Japan Diaries 2 (May - June 2018)
- Japan Diaries 3 (December 2019)
- Japan Diaries 4 (Nov. 2021 - Ongoing)
Lists:
Honshu
Honshu

Tokyo Prefecture

Shibuya City
Shibuya City

Chiba Prefecture

Urayashu City
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Urayashu City
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea

Osaka Prefecture

Suita City
Tower of the SunIlumi-Night Banpaku Xmas 2014
Sennan CityOsaka City
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan Revisited 2018
Universal CityWalk Osaka
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
DōtonboriKaizuka City
Nishikinohama Beach Park
Minamikawachi
Mt. Kongo
Mt. Kongo Ropeway
Ikeda City
Cup Noodles Museum
Izumisano City
Rinku Premium Outlets
Suita City
Tower of the Sun
Tower of the Sun
Ilumi-Night Banpaku Xmas 2014
Sennan City
Sennan City
Osaka City
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan Revisited 2018
Universal CityWalk Osaka
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Dōtonbori
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan Revisited 2018
Universal CityWalk Osaka
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Dōtonbori
Kaizuka City
Nishikinohama Beach Park
Minamikawachi
Mt. Kongo
Mt. Kongo Ropeway
Ikeda City
Cup Noodles Museum
Izumisano City
Rinku Premium Outlets
Nishikinohama Beach Park
Minamikawachi
Mt. Kongo
Mt. Kongo Ropeway
Ikeda City
Cup Noodles Museum
Izumisano City
Rinku Premium Outlets

Wakayama Prefecture


Hyogo Prefecture


Nara Prefecture


Nagano Prefecture
Matsumoto City

Shirakawa-go
Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area
Myozenji
Takayama City
Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan
Sanmachi Suji (Takayama Old Town)
Miyagawa Morning Market
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Gifu City
Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) 2018
Mt. Kinka Ropeway
Mt. Kinka / Kinkazan
Gifu CastleShoboji
Ogaki City
Sunomata Castle
Shirakawa-go
Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area
Myozenji
Takayama City
Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan
Sanmachi Suji (Takayama Old Town)
Miyagawa Morning Market
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Gifu City
Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) 2018
Mt. Kinka Ropeway
Mt. Kinka / Kinkazan
Gifu Castle
Ogi-machi Castle Ruin Observation Area
Myozenji
Takayama City
Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan
Sanmachi Suji (Takayama Old Town)
Miyagawa Morning Market
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Gifu City
Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) 2018
Mt. Kinka Ropeway
Mt. Kinka / Kinkazan
Gifu Castle
Shoboji
Ogaki City
Sunomata Castle
Ogaki City
Sunomata Castle

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto City
Fushimi Inari TaishaFushimi Inari Taisha Revisited 2019
Kiyomizudera
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Revisited 2018Edo-Style Starbucks Revisited 2019
Toji
Umekoji Park
Kyoto Umekoji Monuments Street
Keifuku Randen Tram
Tenryuji
Kyoto City
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi Inari Taisha Revisited 2019
Kiyomizudera
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Revisited 2018
Kiyomizudera
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Revisited 2018
Edo-Style Starbucks Revisited 2019
Toji
Umekoji Park
Kyoto Umekoji Monuments Street
Keifuku Randen Tram
Tenryuji
Toji
Umekoji Park
Kyoto Umekoji Monuments Street
Keifuku Randen Tram
Tenryuji

Mie Prefecture

Shima City
Toba City
Sapporo City
Chitose City
Asahikawa City
Rumoi City
Sapporo City
Chitose City
Asahikawa City
Rumoi City
Wakkanai CityOtaru City
Haboro
Teshio
Toyotomi
Mashike
Obira
Biei
Kyushu
Shikoku
Wakkanai City
Otaru City
Haboro
Teshio
Toyotomi
Mashike
Obira
Biei
Kyushu
Shikoku

Tokushima Prefecture

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