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Japan Geography Japan is politically structured into 8 regions and 47 prefectures Population The population of Japan is about 125 million, including around 3 million foreign residents Earthquakes and Volcanoes Because Japan is located in a region, where several continental plates meet, the country experiences frequent earthquakes
Japan Travel Guide - Destinations Tokyo and a wealth of nearby destinations Japan's tallest mountains, Nagoya and great sake From Kyoto's temples to Osaka's food-filled streets Hiroshima, Japan's oldest shrine and an inland sea Rural landscapes, 88 temples, countless islands Volcanoes, ancient history and fantastic cuisine Island paradise with its own unique culture
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan - A basic visitor guide Held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 64 million visitors - more than half of Japan's population - visited the Expo 70 in Osaka, making it one of the most successful events in the country's history 55 years later, the world expo is returning to the city, addressing issues facing humankind on a global scale The theme of the Expo 2025 is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives" with
Rail Passes in Japan Besides the well known Japan Rail Pass, there exists a large variety of regional rail passes that provide unlimited travel in a certain area of the country The interactive map below indicates which regions are covered by what passes (click on a pass to see its coverage area or click on a location on the map to see which passes are valid there)
Religion in Japan Religion in Japan Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture, while Buddhism was imported from the mainland in the 6th century Since then, the two religions have been co-existing relatively harmoniously and have even complemented each other to a certain degree
The Best Museums in Japan Many temples in Japan have treasure houses of varying quality Of these, the National Treasure Museum at Kofukuji Temple is probably the best despite its understated location and exterior - it is easily overlooked on a visit to Kofukuji The museum has a great collection of Buddhist art that includes the three-faced, six-armed Ashura Statue, one of the most celebrated Buddhist statues in Japan