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Russell Sanford

@russelljsanford

Travel destinations and attractions of Japan, including Mt. Fuji, Hiroshima and historical districts and sites in Tokyo and Kyoto. Includes travel etiquette.

A No-Sushi Guide to Food in Japan - Lonely Planet

Read A no-sushi guide to food in Japan by Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/travel-tips-and-articles/77501
Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan
Japan Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Japan, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Japan
Tokyo: Food In Tokyo - TripAdvisor

Inside Tokyo: Food In Tokyo - Before you visit Tokyo, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298184-c115441/Tokyo:Japan:Food.In.Tokyo.html
Japan Travel Guide - Nomadic Matt

Though very expensive, Japan is one of the most amazing, beautiful, and friendly countries in the world.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/japan-travel-tips/
Japan Travel - Japan Tourism Guide and Travel Map

Japan Travel is the leading tourism resource for Japan travel information and the primary destination for visitors planning and traveling to Japan.
http://en.japantravel.com
Japan - Lonely Planet

Japan is a world apart - a unique civilization blossomed, and today thrives in delicious contrasts of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan
Japan Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Japan vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/asia/japan
The 10 Best Japan Hotels with PriceFinder - TripAdvisor

Japan Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 240,770 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 1,000 hotels in Japan.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294232-Japan-Hotels.html
Compare and Save on Cheap Hotel Deals - HotelsCombined

Why search several hotel reservation websites one by one when you can compare prices from top hotel websites at HotelsCombined.com in one click! HotelsCombined.com is a price comparison service that searches other hotel websites and compares prices. We also provide complete hotel information and reviews.
http://www.hotelscombined.com/Place/Japan.htm
Transportation in Japan - Japan Guide

Transportation in Japan.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e627.html
Getting Around Japan on Local Transport - Lonely Planet

Catching local transport in Japan - transport tips on getting around Japan like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Geography of Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japan is an island nation in East Asia comprising a stratovolcanic archipelago extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. It lies between 24Â° to 46Â° north latitude and from 123Â° to 146Â° east longitude. The country is southeast of the Russian Far East, separated by the Sea of Okhotsk; slightly east of Korea, separated by the Sea of Japan; and east-northeast of China and Taiwan, separated by the East China Sea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Japan

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Japan 日本国 (Japanese) Nihon-koku or Nippon-koku
Flag Imperial Seal
Anthem: 君が代 ("Kimigayo") "His Imperial Majesty's Reign"
State seal: 大日本國璽 (Dai Nihon Kokuji) "National Seal of Greater Japan"
Location of Japan Territory claimed but not controlled
Capital and largest city	Tokyo 35°41′N 139°46′E / 35.683°N 139.767°E / 35.683; 139.767
Official languages	Japanese (de facto)
Recognized regional languages	Ainu^[1]^[2]
Unrecognized regional languages	Ryukyuan languages Hachijō
Demonym(s)	Japanese
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Emperor	Naruhito
• Prime Minister	Shigeru Ishiba

Legislature	National Diet
• Upper house	House of Councillors
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation

• Meiji Constitution	November 29, 1890
• Current constitution	May 3, 1947

Area
• Total	377,975 km² (145,937 sq mi)^[4] (62nd)
• Water (%)	1.4^[3]
Population
• June 1, 2025 estimate	123,360,000^[5] (11th)
• 2020 census	126,146,099^[6]
• Density	330/km² (854.7/sq mi) (39th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$6.741 trillion^[7] (5th)
• Per capita	$54,677^[7] (38th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$4.186 trillion^[7] (5th)
• Per capita	$33,956^[7] (34th)
Gini (2018)	33.4^[8] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.925^[9] very high (23rd)
Currency	Japanese yen (¥)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Calling code	+81
ISO 3166 code	JP
Internet TLD	.jp

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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A No-Sushi Guide to Food in Japan - Lonely Planet

Read A no-sushi guide to food in Japan by Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/travel-tips-and-articles/77501
Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan
Japan Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Japan, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Japan
Tokyo: Food In Tokyo - TripAdvisor

Inside Tokyo: Food In Tokyo - Before you visit Tokyo, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g298184-c115441/Tokyo:Japan:Food.In.Tokyo.html
Japan Travel Guide - Nomadic Matt

Though very expensive, Japan is one of the most amazing, beautiful, and friendly countries in the world.
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/japan-travel-tips/
Japan Travel - Japan Tourism Guide and Travel Map

Japan Travel is the leading tourism resource for Japan travel information and the primary destination for visitors planning and traveling to Japan.
http://en.japantravel.com
Japan - Lonely Planet

Japan is a world apart - a unique civilization blossomed, and today thrives in delicious contrasts of traditional and modern. The Japanese spirit is strong, warm and incredibly welcoming.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan
Japan Travel Guide - Fodor's Travel

Expert picks for your Japan vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
http://www.fodors.com/world/asia/japan
The 10 Best Japan Hotels with PriceFinder - TripAdvisor

Japan Hotels on TripAdvisor: Find 240,770 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 1,000 hotels in Japan.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294232-Japan-Hotels.html
Compare and Save on Cheap Hotel Deals - HotelsCombined

Why search several hotel reservation websites one by one when you can compare prices from top hotel websites at HotelsCombined.com in one click! HotelsCombined.com is a price comparison service that searches other hotel websites and compares prices. We also provide complete hotel information and reviews.
http://www.hotelscombined.com/Place/Japan.htm
Transportation in Japan - Japan Guide

Transportation in Japan.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e627.html
Getting Around Japan on Local Transport - Lonely Planet

Catching local transport in Japan - transport tips on getting around Japan like a local.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Geography of Japan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japan is an island nation in East Asia comprising a stratovolcanic archipelago extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. It lies between 24Â° to 46Â° north latitude and from 123Â° to 146Â° east longitude. The country is southeast of the Russian Far East, separated by the Sea of Okhotsk; slightly east of Korea, separated by the Sea of Japan; and east-northeast of China and Taiwan, separated by the East China Sea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Japan

Japan 日本国 (Japanese) Nihon-koku or Nippon-koku
Flag Imperial Seal
Anthem: 君が代 ("Kimigayo") "His Imperial Majesty's Reign"
State seal: 大日本國璽 (Dai Nihon Kokuji) "National Seal of Greater Japan"
Location of Japan Territory claimed but not controlled
Capital and largest city	Tokyo 35°41′N 139°46′E / 35.683°N 139.767°E / 35.683; 139.767
Official languages	Japanese (de facto)
Recognized regional languages	Ainu^[1]^[2]
Unrecognized regional languages	Ryukyuan languages Hachijō
Demonym(s)	Japanese
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy

• Emperor	Naruhito
• Prime Minister	Shigeru Ishiba

Legislature	National Diet
• Upper house	House of Councillors
• Lower house	House of Representatives
Formation

• Meiji Constitution	November 29, 1890
• Current constitution	May 3, 1947

Area
• Total	377,975 km² (145,937 sq mi)^[4] (62nd)
• Water (%)	1.4^[3]
Population
• June 1, 2025 estimate	123,360,000^[5] (11th)
• 2020 census	126,146,099^[6]
• Density	330/km² (854.7/sq mi) (39th)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$6.741 trillion^[7] (5th)
• Per capita	$54,677^[7] (38th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$4.186 trillion^[7] (5th)
• Per capita	$33,956^[7] (34th)
Gini (2018)	33.4^[8] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.925^[9] very high (23rd)
Currency	Japanese yen (¥)
Time zone	UTC+09:00 (JST)
Calling code	+81
ISO 3166 code	JP
Internet TLD	.jp

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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