the land of the rising sun

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Joy says...

Minasan, kon'nichiwa, friends!

Visiting Japan was one of the most exciting adventures that I have ever been on! It was very special to meet my new friends Yoshiko and Akira, and I appreciate how much they helped me learn about their interesting culture and home. I recommend visiting Japan during hanami, the cherry blossom festival, if possible. The cherry blossoms are amazing and remind you to appreciate every moment!

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You can read all about Joy's visit to Japan in his Travel Journal posts, below:

Fast facts

Continent

Asia

Country

Japan

Capital City

Tokyo

Language

Japanese

How to say “hello” 

Kon'nichiwa (kon-nichi-wa)

Population

Over 127 million

Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Area

145,883 square miles
377,835 square kilometers

Terrain

Islands covered in mountains and forests.

Climate

Japan has all four seasons. North: warm summer and cold winter with heavy snow. South: tropical weather. 

Climate Continued

East: hot and humid summer and snowy winter. West: hot and humid summer and moderate winter.

What to See

Golden Pavilion, Tokyo Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Himeji Castle, Great Buddha of Kamakura, Todaiji Temple and Mount Fuji.

 

Where is it?

Japan_Map_2

Japan's Flag

Japan

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