Welcome to Japan.
Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan.
Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.
- Hokkaido (northern island)
- Honshu (main island)
- Shikoku (smallest island)
- Kyushu (southern island)
Japan has coastlines with varied scenery, towering mountains, which are very often volcanic and twisted valleys that invite visitors into the mysterious world of nature.
About 70% to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous, and unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use.
This is due to the generally steep elevations, climate and risk of landslides caused by earthquakes, soft ground and heavy rain.
Japan is the thirtieth most densely populated country in the world.
Destructive earthquakes, often resulting in tsunamis, occur several times each century.
Hot springs are numerous and have been developed as resorts.
The climate of Japan is predominantly temperate, but varies greatly from north to south.
