Japan maps will generally show you various regions which can be found in Japan. Large maps which show the country in its entirety will show a collection of islands. Japan is comprised of a large group of islands, and it has been found that more than 3,000 islands make up the country. However, out of these 3,000 islands, only four hold most of the country's population. On a large map of Japan, all four of these islands can be seen quite clearly. A large map of Japan will show that the nation sits in the Pacific Ocean. The Sea of Japan can be found to the west, and it is this body of water which separates Japan from the main body of Asia.
Japan maps will also show that the East China Sea sits to the south of the nation. To the north of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk can be found, and this is in close proximity to Russia. The island which sits to the far north of Japan is known as Hokkaido. Hokkaido is the second largest island in Japan, and Honshu sits directly to the south, though both islands are separated by the Tsugaru Strait. Many maps of Hokkaido will show that Sapporo is the capital of the island. Honshu is the largest island of Japan, and it sits to the north of Shikoku. It is one of the largest islands on the planet, and only Java is more populous.
Tokyo is the capital of both Japan and Honshu, and any Japan maps of Honshu which show the cities will mark Tokyo as the capital. Honshu is also home to Mount Fuji, which is the highest peak in Japan, and this island is also home to a large number of rivers. The largest river on the island of Honshu is the Shinano River, and it should also be noted that this is the largest river in Japan. The total population of just this one island is 98 million, with a large percentage of this which lives in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Japan Tip #1
If you are planning on traveling to the orient, one fact about japan that you should know is that you must have local currency (yen) on hand before you leave the airport. Taxi, buses and other transportation services do not accept debit or credit cards or any other currency except the yen. |
Japan Tip #2
Another fact about Japan to remember is that it is considered impolite and even rude to offer a monetary tip to a Japanese person. Some finer establishments may reqire a tip type fee, but it will be included in your bill. So remember don't tip your waiter or waitress or the bell boy, or even the taxi driver, instead save your money. |
Japan Tip #3
One of the most confusing facts about Japan is known as the consumption tax. The consumption tax is a feel that is applied to all purchases made in Japan and is currently at 5%. This means that whatever the price of the item you are buying, you need to add an additional 5% to the price. Be aware that some stores include this tax in the price of the item and some stores do not, so it is better to ask if you are in doubt. |
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