Geography:
Japan is an island country located at the east end of the Eurasian Continent and is made up of the Japanese archipelago (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) as well as the surrounding islands. It is a seafaring country with such bodies of water as the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, East China Sea, and the Sea of Okhotsk.
Because various oceanic plates such as those belonging to the Eurasian Continent, Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, and North America are closely located to the archipelago and also since mountainous areas make up approximately 70% of its national territory with many volcanic mountains, such geographic characteristics result in the frequent occurrence of earthquakes. Additionally, the hot water that gushes from volcanic areas is used as hot springs.

Climate:
The climatic characteristic of Japan is that the seasonal changes are very distinct. Although most regions belong to the temperate zone, the archipelago itself extends extensively from the north to south and many tall mountains can be found in the mountainous areas. As a result, climates vary greatly depending on the region. Snowfall can be seen during the winter in the mountainous areas, regions facing the Sea of Japan, and Hokkaido.

Public Administration:
Japan is composed of wide-area administrative districts of 47 prefectures (1"Do," 1 "To," 2 "Fu," and 43 "Ken").
Tokyo, its capital, is the central city of politics, economy, commerce, and culture where the world's largest metropolitan area is formed.

Food:
Because Japan is surrounded by sea, fresh fish such as Sushi (vinegared rice balls usually topped with raw fish), Sashimi (slices of fresh raw fish) and Tempura (deep fried lightly-battered vegetables or seafood) can be enjoyed. As for cooking ingredients and seasonings, such that are unique to Japan are Natto (fermented soybeans), Tofu (bean curd), Miso (thick soybean paste), and Shoyu (soy sauce) which are made from soybeans. Additionally, it is very easy to find opportunities to enjoy various cuisine from around the world in Japan. Therefore, it can be said that the Japanese people's demand for food culture is very high even on a worldwide level.

Tourism:
Abundant nature and many historic structures still remain in Japan and there are 14 regions designated as World Heritage sites. Additionally, there are hot spring resorts all over the country, each with different water qualities and effects. It would be a great idea to stay at a Japanese-style inn, bathe in the hot spring, and savor Japanese food.
There are many museums where Japan's culture and traditions can be discovered and some of them even offer tours that give participants firsthand experience of Japanese culture and traditions. In recent years, the number of foreign tourists in search for subcultures such as Manga (Japanese comics) and Anime (Japanese animation) is on the increase.