Quick Facts - Japan

Capital	Tokyo
Government	Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government
Currency	yen (JPY, ¥)
Area	total: 377,835 km2 water: 3,091 km2 land: 374,744 km2
Population	127 millions
Language	Japanese
Religion	Shinto and Buddhism (often both), Christian (0.7%)
Electricity	100V/50 or 60Hz (American plug)
Calling Code	81
Internet TLD	.jp
Time Zone	UTC+9

Background

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. The "Land of the Rising Sun" is a country where the past meets the future. Japanese culture stretches back millennia, yet has also adopted (and created) the latest modern fashions and trends.

Japan is a study in contrasts and contradictions. Many Japanese corporations dominate their industries, yet if you read the financial news it seems like Japan is practically bankrupt. Cities are as modern and high tech as anywhere else, but tumbledown wooden shacks can still be spotted next to glass fronted designer condominiums. On an average subway ride, you might see childishly cute character toys and incredibly violent pornography - sometimes enjoyed by the same passenger, at the same time! Japan has beautiful temples and gardens which are often surrounded by garish signs and ugly buildings. In the middle of a modern skyscraper you might discover a sliding wooden door which leads to a traditional chamber with tatami mats, calligraphy, and tea ceremony. These juxtapositions mean you may often be surprised and rarely bored by your travels in Japan.

Culture

People

Climate

Areas in Japan

Best time to visit

Tourist Attractions

Festivals and Events

Things to eat

Market, Restaurant, ....

Things to do

Shopping

Nightlife

Theme Park, night club, shows,

Activities

Sauna, Bath, Beach, Theme park, Massage

Study

Schools

Famous schools:

Set Up Business

Stock Market

Places to stay

Getting Around

Taxi, Train, Bus

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Embassies

Police

Safety - Food, Place. 

Health

Holidays