GEOGRAPHICAL INFO

The land of shinkansen, kimono, Samurai & Ninja and electronic advancements, Japan comprises of three thousand islands. The four main islands of Japan are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. It has the 10th largest population in the world and is an amazing place to visit especially with the hundreds of volcanoes that are spread over the 4 islands including the famous Mt. Fuji.

Capital: Tokyo

Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Language: Japanese

Climate:

The climate of Japan is temperate although it varies from North to South. Hokkaido has the best weather with long cold winters and pleasant summers.

Geography:

Around 80% of Japan is covered in forests, mostly mountainous and hence is unsuitable for industrial or residential use. It is also located right in the center of three tectonic plates that causes frequent tremors.