Japan
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Description
Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshū,
Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan's land area.
Most of the islands are mountainous, many volcanic; for example, Japan’s highest
peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. Japan has the world's tenth-largest population,
with over 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de
facto capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest
metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.
Archaeological research indicates that people were living on the islands of
Japan as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of
Japan begins with brief appearances in Chinese history texts from the first
century A.D. Influence from the outside world followed by long periods of
isolation has characterized Japan's history. Since adopting its constitution in
1947, Japan has maintained a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and
an elected parliament called the Diet.
A major power, Japan has the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP and
the third largest in purchasing power parity. It is also the world's fourth
largest exporter and fifth largest importer. It is also the only Asian country
in the G8 and is currently serving as a non-permanent member of the UN Security
Council. Although Japan has officially renounced its right to declare war, it
maintains a modern and extensive military force which is employed in
self-defense and peacekeeping roles. It is a developed country with very high
living standards (10th highest HDI). Japan has the highest life expectancy of
any country in the world (according to both the UN and WHO estimates) and the
third lowest infant mortality rate.
Company Profile
Official Name: Japan National Tourism Organization
Established: 1964
Purpose: To further international exchange through tourism
Headquarters: 10th Floor, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Building, 2-10-1Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-0006...
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Castles, Gardens and Architecture, Cherry Blossoms and Autumn Foliage, Coastal Areas and Islands, Historic Areas, Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls, Major Cities and Downtown Areas, Mountains, Highlands and Caves, Shrines and Temples, World Heritages in Japan
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