For such a tiny total landmass, Japan has left a undeniable stamp on human history.  If you are considering Japan as a destination, here is an outline of the country. 

An overview of Japan for Travelers

Extending along the eastern coast of Far East, Japan is a country composed from a collection of islands.  The mainland, as we think about it, is the island of Honshu.  There are three other enormous islands, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu, and approximately 3,000 much smaller islands comprising what we call Japan.  Put together, the total land mass is marginally smaller than California.  The geography throughout the islands is mountainous, best epitomizied by Mt.  Fuji at 12,385 feet.  As you'd expect, the island country is inherently recognition of a volcanic are and Japan experiences earthquakes reasonably frequently, some on a giant scale. 

Japan is a very urbanized country with many folks living in major cities.  The two outstanding faiths are Shintoism and Buddhism.  The belief systems are harmonious and frequently share identical churches. 

Per legend, Japan was set up by Emperor Jimmu around 600 BC.  The current emperor is a descendent of the first. 

the 1st interactions with the West was in 1542 when a lost Portuguese ship landed in Japan.  Over the next century more Westerns came, but they were not trusted.  The Japan shoguns at last banned all foreigners and the country was isolated for over 200 years.  Not until 1854 did Japan open its doors to the world under the Convention of Kanagawa with the U.  S.  .  Once this occurred, Japan quickly developed from a feudal state to a more modern approach. 

World War I was a boon for Japan.  Fighting on the side of the winning Allies, Japan repeated new respect as a commercial and military power following the defeat of the Axis.  Alas, the emperor of Japan went in a different direction after the war, seeking dominance of China and Pacific Rim in general. 

In 1937, Japan became an ally of fascist German.  This at last led to its decision to pursue an attack on Pearl harbor on December 7, 1941.  Following four years of war, the loss of 3 million Japanese lives and two atomic bombings, Japan surrendered to the U.  S.  on September 2, 1945.  It was stripped of the majority of its territorial holdings and was ruled de facto by General Douglas MacArthur, designated the supreme chief. 

Following World War II, Japan turned to a democratic system thru reforms.  The U.S.  And allies returned complete control to Japan on Apr 28, 1952 thru the deal of Peace.  Though its days as a army power were over, Japan once more became a commercial giant.  Despite its relatively small land mass, Japan has the second biggest economy in the world. 

current day Japan covers 145,902 square miles.  The capital is Tokyo.  The terrain is best described as craggy, mountainous islands with varying temperatures. 

The people of Japan are called'Japanese.' The total population is just over 127.4 million folk, but the population is decreasing slightly in size.  Eastern is the essentially language spoken and literacy rates are 99 p.c.  Japanese males have a survival expectation of 77 years while ladies live to 84 typically. 

With its mountainous island landscape, Japan is a hot destination spot for travelers.  It is dear, but a trip to Mount Fuji alone makes a trip worthwhile.

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