Japan is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. It consists of four major islands and thousands of minor ones with an approximate land total land area of 378,000 square kilometers. It is regarded as one of the world’s most advanced industrialized nations.
Some of the most popular travel destinations in Japan are Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Kyoto, and Nagoya.
Key Facts About Japan
| Location | Located in Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula |
| Capital | Tokyo |
| Currency | Japanese Yen |
| Currency Conversion | 1JPY = 0.0092USD |
| Climate | The climate in Japan varies from tropical in the south to cool and temperate in the north. |
| Population | 126.7 Million (2017 est.) |
| Religion | Mostly Shinto and Buddhism |
| Language | Nihongo is the National Language |
Top Tourist Attractions in Japan
- Mount Fuji
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Arashiyama
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Tokyo Skytree
- Sensō-ji Temple
- Osaka Castle
- Tokyo Tower
- Meiji Jingu
- Imperial Palace
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Universal Studios Japan
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Nijō Castle
- Nara Park
- Dōtonbori
- Gion
- Ueno Park
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