The japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside 14,121 smaller islands. Find top attractions and expert tips. Japan is an island country lying off the east coast of asia
Japan - United States Department of State
Tokyo is japan’s national capital.
The official site of japan national tourism organization is your ultimate japan guide with tourist information for tokyo, kyoto, osaka, hiroshima, hokkaido and other top japan holiday destinations.
Learn about the basic information about japan National flag and anthem, location, land area, population, gdp, and more. Official web sites of japan, links and information on japan's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of japan, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers Everything about modern and traditional japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.
Japan, known as nihon or nippon (日本) in japanese, is an island nation in east asia Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient east asian cultures, in particular china, has left lasting influence. Japan sits on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the pacific ring of fire and is one of the world's most tectonically active countries An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 (or 6.8 by the us geological survey), struck an offshore region of northern japan on sunday afternoon, prompting a tsunami advisory for the iwate coast.
From tokyo to kyoto, discover ancient temples, onsen hot springs, cherry blossoms and more in our japan travel guide
