Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
A country found in East Asia, Japan (日本) is a stratovolcanic archipelago composed of 6,852 islands. Also called Nippon or Nihon, Japan is a major economic power and is the world's third-largest economy.
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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 of 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 of 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 Japanese Prefectures |
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 |
Trains, like the Shinkansen, is 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 (Dec. 2014 - Jan. 2015)
- Japan Diaries 2 (May - June 2018)
- Japan Diaries 3 (December 2019)
Lists:
Honshu
Tokyo Prefecture
Shibuya City
Hachiko Statue
Shibuya Crossing
Hachiko Statue
Shibuya Crossing
Chiba Prefecture
Urayashu City
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo DisneySea
Osaka Prefecture
KumatoriSuita City
Tower of the SunIlumi-Night Banpaku Xmas 2014
Sennan City
Okuyama Ameyama Natural Park
(Mount) Ameyama
Ameyama Ruined Castle
Eiraku Yumenomori Park
Osaka City
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan Revisited 2018
Universal CityWalk Osaka
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
DōtonboriOsaka Castle Revisited 2019
Kaizuka City
Nishikinohama Beach Park
Minamikawachi
Mt. Kongo
Mt. Kongo Ropeway
Ikeda City
Cup Noodles Museum
Izumisano City
Rinku Premium Outlets
Sennan Marble Beach
Tower of the Sun
Sennan City
Okuyama Ameyama Natural Park
(Mount) Ameyama
Ameyama Ruined Castle
Eiraku Yumenomori Park
Osaka City
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
Sennan Marble Beach
Wakayama Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe City
Kobe Port Tower
Kobe Port Tower
Nara Prefecture
Nara City
Nara ParkTodaiji Revisited 2019
Nara Park
Nagano Prefecture
Matsumoto City
Kamikochi
Kamikochi
Gifu Prefecture
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
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
Ogaki City
Sunomata Castle
Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto City
Fushimi Inari TaishaFushimi Inari Taisha Revisited 2019
Kiyomizudera
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Revisited 2018
Daigoji
Edo-Style StarbucksEdo-Style Starbucks Revisited 2019
Toji
Umekoji Park
Kyoto Umekoji Monuments Street
Keifuku Randen Tram
TenryujiNijo Castle Revisited 2019
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Ryoanji
Kamogawa River
Kawai Shrine
Shimogamo Shrine
Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
Hokkaido
Kyushu
Shikoku
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Kiyomizudera
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Revisited 2018
Daigoji
Edo-Style Starbucks
Toji
Umekoji Park
Kyoto Umekoji Monuments Street
Keifuku Randen Tram
Tenryuji
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Ryoanji
Kamogawa River
Kawai Shrine
Shimogamo Shrine
Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tokushima Prefecture
What are you waiting for? Time to experience endless adventures in Japan! |
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