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of travelling to Japan? Then be sure to travel with an open mind
and be prepared for a shock to the senses. Japan is where tradition and
culture mesh with a forward thinking technological society. It is a country
full of wonderful contradictions and is a a fascinating and more importantly,
fun country to visit.
So get ready for traditional tea parties, boisterous karaoke
bars, rural festivals and the bustling high tech cities!
Japan, an island country located in the Pacific Ocean lies to the east
of China and Russia. Japan's name means 'sun-origin' hence it is sometimes
referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun". The Japanese refer
to Japan as Nippon and Nihon.
Japan's population is around 127.3 million, it is the world's second
largest economy and has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the
world.
 It
is made up of over 3,000 islands the largest of which are Honshu, Hokkaido,
Kyushu and Shikoku. Most of the islands are mountainous and many are volcanic.
Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano and you will take
a day trip to see Fuji-san. For
details of the trip to Mount Fuji click here >
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