Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

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.

Japan Flag

The sun has always had a special place in Japanese culture. The ancient Chinese, seeing the sunrise over the islands to the east called them ji-pon (which translates to the source of the sun) Hence as time passed the name stuck and eventually became Japan. The country is categorized into four major islands; Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
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.
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 places

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:

Lists:

Honshu 

Tokyo Prefecture

Chiba Prefecture

Osaka Prefecture

Wakayama Prefecture

Hyogo Prefecture

Nara Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture

Matsumoto City


Gifu Prefecture

Kyoto Prefecture


Mie Prefecture

Shima City
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima
Hamajima Seaside Park

Toba City
Toba Aquarium

Ise City
Ise Jingu Naiku
Ise Jingu Geku
Okage Yokocho 


Hokkaido

Hokkaido Prefecture

Sapporo City

Sapporo Beer Museum
Sapporo Clock Tower
Hokkaido Shrine
Sapporo Ramen Alley
JR Observation Deck T38
Maruyama Zoo

Asahikawa City

Hokuchin Museum
Hokkaido Gokoku Shrine
Asahikawa City Museum

Rumoi City

Miharashi Park
Senbodai
Senbodai Revisited 2022
Reuke Farm


Kyushu

Shikoku

Tokushima Prefecture


What are you waiting for? Time to experience endless adventures in Japan!
Location: Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan

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