About Japan
Japan , also known as Nihon, Nippon, Nihon-koku or Nipponkoku, is an island country in East Asia. It is Located between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. The Kanji Character that makes up the name ?Japan? means ?the sun?s origin?, which is why Japan is most often known as the ?Land of the Rising Sun?. The Japanese Name ?Nippon? is used for official purposes which include Japanese money, postage stamps, and for many international sporting events. ?Nihon? n the other hand, is the more casual term and is the most frequently used in contemporary speech.
Japan is an archipelago comprising of over 3,000 islands. The largest islands which accounts for 97% of Japan?s land area are : Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Most of the islands in Japan are mountainous and many of these are volcanic. Mount Fuji , Japan?s highest peak is an active volcano found in Chubu Region, Honshu.
Japan has a population of about 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo area is the largest metropolitan area in the world which consists of over 30 million Residents. 67% of Japan?s area is forested with an astounding array of biodiversity.
Japan is a developed country with high living standards and a world leader in technology, machinery and Robotics. In terms of economical power, Japan ranks 2nd in the world.
